A leading national expert on Japanese politics and foreign policy will discuss U.S.-Japan relations under the Trump Administration during a free lecture at Drake University on March 21.
Author: Aaron Jaco (Aaron Jaco)
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Book brings the diversity of religions in Des Moines area to light
More than 60 Drake students collaborated with faculty, staff, and community members on a new book that explores Des Moines' religious diversity. "A Spectrum of Faith" launches April 6 via Drake Community Press.
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Regional Cultural Assessment community conversations announced
Members of the Greater Des Moines community are invited to a series of seven community conversations focusing on how to leverage arts and culture to enhance quality of life and economic development in central Iowa.
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38th Beautiful Bulldog Contest receives record number of applicants
The contestants may be all smiles and slobber, but this year’s Beautiful Bulldog Contest® at Drake University promises to be the fiercest competition in history.
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Ploehn to receive 2017 Weaver Medal of Honor
Lisa C. Ploehn, owner and manager of Main at Locust Pharmacy and Medical Supplies in Davenport, was selected to receive the 2017 Lawrence C. and Delores M. Weaver Medal of Honor, the highest honor given by Drake University’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (CPHS). Ploehn will receive the award and deliver the 2017 Weaver...
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Keys to Excellence Continues with Pianist Alan Chow
Pianist Alan Chow, a professor at the Bienen School of Music at Northwestern University, will present the next concert of Drake University’s Keys to Excellence Piano Series on March 6.
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Drake students perform with Broadway actress Kristin Chenoweth
Eight Drake musical theatre students had a Wicked cool opportunity last weekend when they performed with Broadway star Kristin Chenoweth at the Des Moines Civic Center.
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These Drake students published a book on Des Moines’ faith traditions
The Des Moines Register columnist Daniel Finney spoke with Drake J-Term students about their experience with researching, writing, designing, editing, promoting, and publishing a book on Des Moines' religious diversity.
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Drake CPHS honors four alumni
Drake University’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences honored four outstanding alumni during a ceremony held Thursday, Feb. 23, in Sheslow Auditorium.
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Survey: 99 percent of recent Drake grads found professional success
New data affirms that Drake University does an exceptional job of preparing its alumni for professional success.