Peter Yu, associate professor of law and the founding director of the nationally ranked Intellectual Property and Communications Law Program at Michigan State University College of Law, has been named the inaugural Kern Family chair in intellectual property law and director of the Intellectual Property Law Center at Drake Law School.
Mansfield selected for prestigious Holocaust seminar
Cathy Lesser Mansfield, Drake professor of law, has been accepted as one of 20 law professors nationwide to participate in the 2007 Silberman Seminar, which is funded and conducted by the Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C.
Legal scholars discuss U.S. Constitution at Drake symposium
The U.S. Constitution is often treated as if it is a nearly sacred and flawless document. But on April 7, the Drake Constitutional Law Center held a symposium on the topic of whether the U.S. Constitution actually hinders democracy.
Professor Hamilton visits India and Italy to discuss agricultural law
Professor Neil Hamilton, the Opperman chair and director of the Agricultural Law Center, spent five days in India in early May as part of a U.S. delegation taking part in a bilateral Indo-U.S. Workshop on Contract Farming: Methods and Experiences.
Fresh faces join Drake Law School
Drake Law School welcomes new faculty members as well as congratulates the accomplishments of its faculty and staff.
Drake Offers Summer Classes for Young Singers
Young vocalists can hone their skills at Drake University this summer with two classes designed for students interested in performing and pursuing music careers.
Iowans to Tell the Media How to Improve Campaign Coverage
Iowans interested in the 2008 presidential election soon will have the opportunity to tell the news media how to improve campaign coverage at a free event arranged by Drake University, Iowa Public Television, The Des Moines Register, the Poynter Institute and the McCormick Tribune Foundation.
Lenz Named Interim Dean at Drake University
Lenz, professor of English and chair of the English Department at Drake University, has been named interim dean of Drake's College of Arts and Sciences
Drake Celebrates Zach Johnson’s Homecoming
Still walking on clouds after winning the Masters and the AT&T Classic, Zach Johnson returned to his alma mater today for a reception and news conference following a celebration at the State Capitol where Gov. Chet Culver proclaimed May 24 "Zach Johnson Day" in Iowa.
Drake’s Summer Observatory Programs Start June 8
The intriguing topic of whether discoveries can still be made on Earth will be explored during the summer series of Friday evening public presentations at the Drake Municipal Observatory.