About 50 Drake University alumni, faculty members, and students of Drake's actuarial science program gathered yesterday for an evening of networking and celebration. The annual Actuarial Science Alumni Evening was held in Levitt Hall of Drake's Old Main.
Drake degree gives significant boost to projected career earnings, according to Brookings Institution data
Drake University alumni fare better than the graduates of Iowa's other four-year colleges and universities on key economic factors, including career earnings, according to new rankings by the Brookings Institution.
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Russ Johnson Jr., 2015 recipient of the Weaver Medal of Honor
Russ Johnson Jr., PH’52, was selected to receive the 2015 Lawrence C. and Delores M. Weaver Medal of Honor, the highest honor given by Drake University’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (CPHS). The Weaver Medal of Honor recognizes an individual’s dedication to making a substantial impact on the profession of pharmacy and the advancement of human health. It is presented annually to a recipient who has fulfilled one of the following criteria: the individual’s efforts have advanced the education, research, or outreach mission of the college for the benefit of human health; the individual has made a substantial...
Official News Releases
Ternus, Ruans to receive honorary degrees at Drake commencement
Former Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Marsha Ternus and Iowa community leaders and philanthropists John and Janis Ruan will receive honorary degrees from Drake University at the 138th Commencement for bachelor's degree recipients on Saturday, May 16.
DU in the News
Higher Ed + Service Year = Community and Economic Development
Mandi McReynolds, director of community engagement and service-learning, explains how institutions of higher education play a unique role in shaping social and economic development in our communities.
Law School News
Drake Law alumna honored with Gertrude E. Rush award
Dr. Deborah Ann Turner of Des Moines, VP of International Programs for Outreach, Inc., and a 2007 graduate of Drake University Law School, was awarded the Gertrude E. Rush Award by the National Bar Association.
Cowles LibraryOfficial News Releases
Drake’s libraries adopt new platform for enhanced services
Drake University’s libraries have selected a new integrated cloud-based platform for collections management, purchasing, and patron account management.
ArtSci NewsCAS NewsFine Arts at DrakeOfficial News Releases
Drake Theatre presents Irish musical “A Man of No Importance”
The Drake University Department of Theatre Arts will present the Irish musical “A Man of No Importance," April 30-May 3.
School of Journalism and Mass Communication
SJMC Monday Memo | April 27, 2015
We rock! Radio-TV producing senior Annelise Tarnowski was named the Oreon E. Scott award winner at the University’s Adams Leadership Institute awards ceremony last week. That means Annelise will be the student speaker at commencement on May 16. This is the first time in about 15 years that an SJMC student has been chosen to speak at graduation. Other leadership awards included, Linley Sanders, who was named the Outstanding President/Chairperson Award winner. Alyssa Sievers was named the Outstanding Residence Hall Leader Award winner. Awards were also given to the top ten students in each class. Jordan McEntaffer was named a...
Drake University to continue live mascot program
Drake University will soon have a new live mascot. Erin Bell, owner of the late Porterhouse, has formally agreed to direct the live mascot program at Drake.