Drake University hosted summer storytelling camps for immigrants, refugees, and interfaith students from Des Moines high schools.
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Drake Football announces historic China tour
The Drake University football program announced that the Bulldogs will once again make history when they travel to the People’s Republic of China in May 2018.
The Anderson Gallery presents “Apparatus: The Technology of Seeing / Worldviews”
The Anderson Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of APPARATUS: The Technology of Seeing / Worldviews, an exhibition running Sept. 22 to Oct. 22, 2017.
Drake third among Midwest regional universities in 2018 U.S. News rankings
Drake University is one of the Midwest’s best universities, with an exceptional commitment to undergraduate teaching, according to U.S. News & World Report 2018 "Best Colleges" rankings released today.
The Comparison Project begins new lecture series on miracles
On Sept. 14, visiting assistant prof. Karen Zwier will deliver the first lecture in a new two-year series on the theme of miracles.
Alumni gift creates $700,000 scholarship fund for pharmacy students
A $700,000 gift from the estate of Drake alumni Jim and Joyce McLuen will provide scholarships for pharmacy students.
Tiny home project will have big impact on Des Moines
More than 100 members of the Drake University community will pitch in next week on a project to benefit homeless individuals in Des Moines.
Students thrive in beautiful new academic buildings
As the fall semester picks up steam at Drake University, students are effusive in their praise of Drake’s two new academic buildings. Collier-Scripps Hall and the Science Connector Building opened this fall as the centerpiece of Drake’s $52 million STEM@DRAKE initiative.
Historian Douglas Brinkley to deliver 39th Bucksbaum lecture
Presidential historian and environmental conservationist Douglas Brinkley will deliver the 39th installment of the Martin Bucksbaum Distinguished Lecture Series on November 14.
Message from Drake University President Marty Martin on today’s DACA announcement
The following information was shared with Drake University students, faculty, and staff on Sept. 5, 2017.