Event connects students, business leaders in exploring ethical leadership and social responsibility Driven by the belief that business should be more than a pursuit of profit, Drake University’s Zimpleman College of Business will host the 2026 Business for Good Summit on Feb. 27 from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Drake’s Olmsted Center. The event...
Drake University’s The Comparison Project, in conjunction with the Iowa Interfaith Exchange, will host Roads to Religion on Feb. 15 from 3–5 p.m. in the Olmsted Center on Drake University’s campus. The event is free and open to the public. Roads to Religion will feature dozens of local religious communities, collectively representing more than 10...
Event to discuss strategies for local leaders to address rapidly shifting challenges As municipal leaders across the country navigate a rising tide of economic, social, and political pressures, Drake University is convening the 2026 National Civility Summit for Local Government. The summit is hosted by The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center in association with The Ron and Jane Olson Institute for Public Democracy, the Iowa...
This Q&A is part of the story series Voices of Drake that highlights the diversity, ambition, and passion of the incredible people who make up our campus community. In recognition and celebration of Black History Month, we will be sharing a collection of interviews to spotlight Black voices in our community. This week’s story highlights Drake junior Natasia...
Students can simultaneously earn a Juris Doctor and Ph.D. or Ed.D. on an accelerated track The Drake University Law School and the School of Education have established a new joint degree program that enables students to earn a Juris Doctor from the Law School alongside either a Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Ph.D.) or Doctor...
Drake University is pleased to announce the appointment of Hope Bibens as the next dean of Cowles Library. Bibens, who currently serves as the associate dean of the library, will assume her new role on July 1, 2026. The appointment was approved by the Drake University Board of Trustees during their January executive session following a recommendation from University leadership. As dean, Bibens will...
Forget Punxsutawney Phil, next Monday, Feb. 2, as the nation turns its eyes to Pennsylvania for Groundhog Day, Drake University is launching a spirited new tradition with the inaugural “Griff-Hog Day.” Students, alumni, and fans will gather at Drake Stadium to hear the Griff-Hog’s exclusive prediction on whether the 116th Drake Relays will see clear skies and warm...
Drake University is pleased to announce the selection of Joseph M. Valenzano III as the University’s next provost. Valenzano, an accomplished academic leader and communication scholar, currently serves as the Dean of the College of Communication at Butler University. He will officially begin his duties at Drake on July 1, 2026, upon the planned retirement...
Drake University law professor and director of international programs Ellen Yee, J.D., received the highly selective Fulbright Specialist Program award. The U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board granted the award to Professor Yee for her upcoming work in Kosovo. Professor Yee will travel to the University Isa Bolentini Mitrovica in Kosovo...