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Drake University to Host 2024 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders

Drake University to Host 2024 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders

Drake University is proud to announce its selection as an Institute Partner for the 2024 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. Beginning in mid-June, Drake University will host 25 of Africa’s bright, emerging business leaders for a six-week Leadership Institute, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. The Mandela Washington Fellowship, the flagship program...

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Voices of Drake: Ruwayda Egal

Voices of Drake: Ruwayda Egal

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 introduces...

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Voices of Drake: Munachi Okuagu

Voices of Drake: Munachi Okuagu

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 introduces...

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Drake University enters new year of The Ones campaign with strong momentum

Drake University enters new year of The Ones campaign with strong momentum

Major capital projects funded, $52 million committed to scholarships as campaign reaches $216 million As 2024 gets underway, Drake University is reflecting on the generosity of its donors demonstrated throughout The Ones: Drake’s Campaign for the Brave & Bold. Drake is excited to announce the University has reached $216 million of its $225 million goal...

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Rooted in Restoration: Drake Students to Help Revitalize the Heartland’s Grasslands

Rooted in Restoration: Drake Students to Help Revitalize the Heartland’s Grasslands

Drake University’s Jay N. Darling Institute partners with Iowa and Missouri organizations to conserve and restore native grasslands through collaborative public and private land management strategies. Drake students will help lead this initiative through hands-on internships with the Jay N. Darling Institute Student Conservation Corps program. A unique experiential learning opportunity is taking root in...

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Drake University commencement ceremony set for Saturday in the Knapp Center

Drake University commencement ceremony set for Saturday in the Knapp Center

Drake University will hold its 155th commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 16, at 10 a.m. in the Knapp Center, located at 2525 Forest Avenue in Des Moines. The University will confer approximately 300 degrees during the ceremony. Brian Orellana, who is receiving bachelor’s degrees in secondary teacher education and mathematics education, will deliver the student remarks....

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Drake College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences announces retirement and interim dean

Drake College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences announces retirement and interim dean

Dean Renae Chesnut to retire with Associate Dean and Windsor Professor of Science Chuck Phillips stepping in as interim dean After more than three decades of unwavering commitment to Drake University including the last eight years as Dean, Renae Chesnut will step down from her deanship on January 31, 2024, completing an administrative sabbatical until...