Press Releases
- 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. - Drake University named a state STEM network hub
May 7, 2012
Gov. Terry Branstad named Drake as a regional hub for STEM development across Iowa. - Miss Iowa will visit Drake on May 11
May 7, 2012
Drake's RaySociety will host Miss Iowa 2011, Jessica Pray, on May 11 at 1 p.m. in Sheslow Auditorium.
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
- 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. - Drake biology professor receives grant
April 30, 2012
Thomas Rosburg, professor of biology, has been awarded a $50,000 grant to study the effects of patch-burn grazing by cattle.










