United Way commended the University for its organizational commitment to volunteer service and community-wide involvement.
Category: Official News Releases
University celebrates gift of $2 million for endowed Drake Relays directorship
Franklin "Pitch" Johnson Jr. and his wife, Catherine, have made a gift to establish the Franklin P. Johnson Director of the Drake Relays.
Drake to host Earth Jam concert for Earth Day
Christopher the Conquered and Todd Carey will headline the free performance.
Drake to feature faculty cello recital
Ashley Sidon, assistant professor of cello, will perform a concert with the help of fellow faculty members Nicholas Roth and Clarence Padilla.
Drake to honor outstanding alumni
Six alumni will be honored at an award ceremony during a reception with a champagne toast.
Drake Relays 101 brings campus tradition to Des Moines community
Local businesses and organizations will paint the town blue this morning during the inaugural Downtown Street Painting and take part in Fake Relays.
Drake music students to share talents with youth at local shelter
Youth will interact with Drake students, make music and experiment with instruments.
Bonnie McNurlen, Drake’s ultimate lifelong learner, dies at age 84
A memorial service for McNurlen, who earned six academic degrees from Drake, was held April 23.
Kenya’s Lalang runs second-fastest outdoor mile in world at inaugural Grand Blue Mile
Boaz Lalang posted a personal best of 3 minutes 54.33 seconds to win the inaugural race, which drew more than 1,600 participants.
Drake honors pharmacy graduate with Weaver Medal of Honor
Melissa Murer Corrigan will present a lecture on "Making a Difference."