Press Releases
- Iowa governor present at Ellis Laboratories dedication
May 23, 2012
Governor Terry Branstad helps mark the dedication of the Ellis Pharmacogenomics and Disease Prevention Laboratories. - PFLAG president to visit Drake
May 23, 2012
Rabbi David M. Horowitz, national president of Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, will speak at Drake on June 1. - Drake choirs go on European tour
May 22, 2012
The Drake Choir and Chamber Choir perform in Ireland and Wales on their ninth international tour. - Drake commencement ceremonies take place this weekend
May 11, 2012
Drake University students from all colleges and schools will receive their diplomas May 12-13.
DU in the News
- My degree is in high demand
CNN Money 5/14/12 - A look to the future
Des Moines Register 5/14/12 - Gay marriage: Backing may hurt Obama's choices
WHO-TV 5/10/12 - Sendak's work wasn't too 'wild' for Iowa's children
Des Moines Register 5/10/12 - Visas scarce for foreign actuaries
Des Moines Register 5/7/12 - Drake law students to present environmental proposals
Des Moines Business Record 5/7/12
Faculty & Staff
Accomplishments
- Drake promotes 26 faculty members
May 23, 2012
The Drake Board of Trustees recently approved 26 faculty members to receive promotions and/or tenure. - Kirk Martin receives grant
May 11, 2012
Kirk Martin and the Chinese Cultural Exchange Program received a $1,000 grant from the Iowa Arts Council. - Agricultural Law Center receives $50,000 grant
May 7, 2012
Drake's Agricultural Law Center and Professor Neil Hamilton receive grant from Lillian Goldman Charitable Trust. - School of Education receives distance learning award
May 4, 2012
The School of Education received an International Distance Learning Award at the United States Distance Learning Association's Annual Conference.










