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.
Photo of the Day
Five enthusiastic undergrads show their school spirit during a 1963 football game at Drake Stadium. Image from the 1963 Quax yearbook (pg. 44).
Editor's note: What's with the guy giving the thumbs down?
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