Drake graduate Pamela Pearson has been awarded a Fulbright U.S. Student Program scholarship to Rwanda in Linguistics.
Year: 2011
Retired Drake professor David Darnell invited to national education summit
Local scholars and school will represent Iowa at the Summit for Innovative Education this September.
Drake to hold informational sessions for 2012 Egypt Seminar
Drake students will have the opportunity to learn more about a summer seminar in Egypt at two informational sessions this week.
Student refugees share stories through song
On Monday night, September 12th, the SFEL Choir, group of 20 refugee students from Burundi performed in Drake's Bulldog Theater.
Drake turns 130
Drake University hosted a 130th birthday celebration, complete with cupcakes, Porterhouse the bulldog and a giant card for the University.
Drake University Adult Literacy Center to host volunteer training sessions
Tutor orientation will be held on Friday, Sept. 30 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 1 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Drake University School of Education building, 3206 University Ave. Volunteers must attend both sessions.
A New Approach to Assessment
Drake leaders participate in key discussions on teacher effectiveness
Faculty Fulbright Scholar to present on the future of China
David Skidmore will present a lecture titled "The Rise of China and the United States" at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19.
Drake football: Coach relishes role in 6-year-old’s life
A story about how Drake Football Coach Chris Creighton's relationship with his goddaughter inspires the family friendly atmosphere with the coaching staff.
Drake choirs collaborate with the Des Moines Symphony
The Drake Choir and Drake University/Community Chorus will join the Des Moines Symphony Orchestra to perform BeethovenÃ*��s Ninth Symphony and Ã*��The Promise of LivingÃ*�� by Aaron Copland on Sept. 17 and Sept. 18.