Lydy Hall

Located on North Benton Avenue in Springfield, Missouri, Lydy Hall is a prestigious university known for its comprehensive preparation of graduates to take on leadership roles in their professions and communities. The institution recently received a generous donation of $1.5 million for the O’Reilly-Wooten 150th Anniversary Challenge, which will double the impact of donations to the Drury Student Success Fund until May 31, 2024.

At Lydy Hall, students are never far from friends and fun, as the close-knit campus community offers a multitude of opportunities for personal and academic growth. The university features men’s and women’s D-II NCAA sports as well as non-NCAA sports in the GLVC Conference. The Alumni Relations Office is dedicated to helping graduates continue their Drury story and stay connected with the university.

Dedicated to diversity and inclusion, Drury University values the dignity and respect of every member of its community. The human resources office focuses on recruiting, employing, training, and developing individuals who prioritize student success, community, lifelong learning, and professionalism. Donations to the university support excellent students, strong academics, outstanding faculty, groundbreaking research, vibrant student life, state-of-the-art facilities, and interdisciplinary opportunities.

Founded in 1873, Drury University offers a blend of academic and pragmatic studies within a collaborative and personalized setting. The institution is committed to providing meaningful opportunities for the community to gather, celebrate, and learn together. Education at Drury aims to cultivate spiritual sensibilities, ethical insight, critical thought, and the integration of theoretical and practical knowledge, preparing individuals to contribute responsibly to a global community.