More than 1,200 students joined the ranks of Drake alumni during commencement ceremonies this past weekend.
May 31, 2006

Greetings, Bulldog faithful! It seems fitting that our alma matter is best known for a little track meet called the Drake Relays because life here every spring, from the end of spring break through graduation, is a dead sprint of activity and action. This month's eBlue can only give you a taste of all the [...]
May 31, 2006

MONDAY, MAY 29 Memorial Day, classes do not meet. All University offices closed. FRIDAY, JUNE 2 Interim session ends. FRIDAY, JUNE 3 Drake Neighborhood Association Historic Home Tour, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tour begins at 2700 University Ave. Call Marty Schmitt at (515) 255-9523 for tickets. SATURDAY, JUNE 4 Drake Neighborhood Association Historic Home [...]
May 31, 2006

Leanne Freeman-Miller, associate professor of voice, is the 2006 winner of the Madelyn Levitt Teacher of the Year award - the high honor awarded to teachers at Drake. The award recognizes the Drake faculty member who best demonstrates excellence in teaching
May 31, 2006

Eleanor E. Zeff, associate professor of political science, is the 2005-2006 winner of the Madelyn M. Levitt Mentor of the Year Award - the highest honor given to mentors at Drake.
May 31, 2006

Three recent Drake graduates have been offered Fulbright grants to be used for research and teaching assistantships in other nations during the 2006-2007 academic year.
May 31, 2006

During the undergraduate commencement on Sunday, Valerie Hoven, JO'06, stood up from a chair walked up a small set of stairs, strode across the stage and received her diploma from Drake.
May 31, 2006

When Phillip Longman, JO'06, graduated last weekend, he wore a garment that's been around nearly as long as Longman's alma mater.
May 31, 2006

Dean Wright, professor emeritus of sociology, will receive an Annual Service Award from the Des Moines Area Religious Council at a luncheon set for 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, May 23, at the Airport Holiday Inn and Conference Center, 6111 Fleur Drive.
May 31, 2006

Gray skies and rain failed to suppress this sunny news during the Drake Relays: Drake and Des Moines will host the 2007 NCAA Midwest Regional Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Drake President David Maxwell announced Saturday, April 29, during the rededication ceremony of Drake Stadium.
May 31, 2006

Drake University Head Start kicked off its 30th anniversary festivities earlier this month with a Staff Appreciation Event and an Open House in Parents Hall at Olmsted Center.
May 31, 2006

Everybody loves the Drake Relays Parade … and a parade with balloons, well, that's just too much giddiness for words.
May 31, 2006

The Drake Board of Trustees last week appointed three faculty members to Levitt professorships in recognition of their superior performance.
May 31, 2006

The top two finalists for the Drake athletic director position visited Drake's campus starting Monday, May 8, Drake President David Maxwell announced.
May 31, 2006

A top adviser to President Bush, as well as the chief of H&R Block and a lawyer who was the first in his family to go to college were among the Drake University alumni the school honored at the Drake National Alumni Association Annual Awards Dinner on Friday, May 12.
May 31, 2006