Program allows candidates to secure paid teaching role in one year while earning a master’s degree Drake University’s School of Education announced today the introduction of a new Teacher Intern Program. The program will allow individuals with a bachelor’s degree in another field and three years of post-bachelor work experience to complete coursework toward teacher licensure for middle school or high school subject areas in an accelerated format. The program will be one of only three similar offerings in the State of Iowa—the only one based full time in Central Iowa—and the only program in the state that grants both...
Relays Rundown: Your Complete Guide to the 2024 Drake Relays
Whether you’re a current student, returning alumni, or avid Bulldog supporter, there is something for everybody during the 2024 Drake Relays presented by Xtream powered by Mediacom. What’s New Returning for its 114th year, the Relays will feature a record 16 events for potential Olympians, including a ‘Thursday Night Throwdown’ competition for both men and women. New this year, the event will feature some of the world’s best competing in the javelin and hammer throws. There will be a men’s field and a women’s field for each event. This year’s Relays will again be an exclusive Silver Level...
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 as the campaign enters 2024. Notably, $52 million raised by the campaign has been committed to new and existing scholarships, which include both restricted and endowed funds. “From the opening of Mediacom Stadium and the unveiling of Zimpleman College of Business this past year, to...
Reminder: ITS routine maintenance tonight
Systems supported by ITS may be unavailable due to routine maintenance beginning at approximately 9:00 p.m. tonight until 1:00 a.m. tomorrow morning. For a full schedule of maintenance dates for 2024 please see www.drake.edu/its/maintenanceschedule/.
Law School News
Drake Law Professors Earn Esteemed Professorship Designations
Following a rigorous selection process, Drake University Law School is pleased to announce the appointment of two distinguished professors. The decision comes after careful consideration and consultation with the faculty committee on professorships. The newly appointed distinguished professors are as follows: Dwight D. Opperman Distinguished Professor: Natalie Lynner Natalie Lynner has compiled an exceptional record of teaching and service at Drake. This year alone, she represented the Law School on University Senate, while also serving on the Faculty Appointments and Tenure & Promotions committees. Her scholarly contributions have been recognized nationally, with recent publications in esteemed law reviews such as...
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Drake’s accelerated bachelor of science in nursing program receives Iowa Board of Nursing approval
Drake University’s commitment to excellence in health care education took a significant leap forward as the Iowa Board of Nursing approved the University’s nursing program proposal and curriculum for the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program. In addition, the Higher Learning Commission has granted approval of the program, and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) has determined that the program is eligible to pursue ACEN Candidacy status. These milestone approvals set the stage for the enrollment of students beginning in the fall of 2024, marking a new era of opportunity for aspiring nurses in the heart of Iowa....
School of Journalism and Mass Communication
SJMC Monday Memo – April 15, 2024
Apply for Drake Mag staff positions Drake Mag staff applications are open for the 2024-2025 school year. Open positions include Associate Editor, Art Director, Photo Editor, and Digital Media Director. All materials are due on Friday, April 19 at 5:00 p.m. Send applications and questions to the upcoming EIC, Bella Spah (bella.spah@drake.edu). See this link for more information. Upcoming visitor The SJMC welcomes Nicole Saylor fom the Library of Congress May 5. All are welcome to attend. Casting call for short film SJMC senior Chris Veninga is filming at 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday in West Des Moines. Contact Chris for more...
Drake to host regional meeting of the American Academy of Religion in conjunction with the sixth annual Iowa Interfaith Conference April 12–14
Drake University will host the regional upper-Midwest meeting of the American Academy of Religion in conjunction with the sixth annual Iowa Interfaith Conference April 12–14. All events are free and open to the public. View a schedule of events. The regional upper-Midwest meeting of the American Academy of Religion involves papers, panels, and keynotes on the academic study and engagement of religion by scholars, graduate, and undergraduate students. These will occur in Meredith Hall on the Drake University campus from 4–5:15 p.m. on Friday, April 12, and from 8:15 a.m.–5 p.m. on Saturday, April 13. Highlights of this program include:...
Drake to host inaugural Zimpleman Business for Good Summit
The Zimpleman College of Business is proud to announce its inaugural Business for Good summit set to take place on Friday, April 19, at the Olmsted Center on Drake University’s campus. The day-long event will bring together influential thought leaders from across campus and the business community to showcase how business can be a force for good in our rapidly evolving world. The summit is free and open to the public. Advanced registration is required. “The Business for Good Summit will spur our students to envision how to use the power of free enterprise to make positive changes in the...
Law School News
U.S. News & World Report ranks Drake Law School #82 in Best Law School Rankings
Drake University Law School was ranked among the top law schools in the nation in the newly released U.S. News & World Report 2024 Best Law School rankings. The latest ranking at #82 reflects a six-point advancement in placement from the previous year. The annual rankings evaluate institutions on their graduate job placement, faculty resources, academic profiles of entering students, and peer evaluations regarding perceived program quality. These rankings place a special emphasis on bar passage rate and graduate job placement. “This ranking reflects the hard work of our faculty and staff and their dedication to preparing students to be ‘complete...
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Drake pharmacy program ranks fourth among private schools in US News & World rankings
Drake University’s pharmacy program, part of the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, ranked in a fourth-place tie in the 2024 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Graduate Schools.” Drake’s score in the rankings was 3.1 on a 5-point scale. The U.S. News & World Report rankings for pharmacy schools are based exclusively on ratings from academic representatives at schools of pharmacy across the U.S. Deans and other administrators from colleges and schools of pharmacy were surveyed for the 2024 rankings. In the overall rankings, which are dominated by large, public research institutions, Drake ranking was 49th out of...