The $500 million Powerball jackpot on Jan. 6 was the fourth largest prize in that game's history. Maryann Huey, assistant professor of mathematics, says there is no strategy that can increase the 1 in 292 million chance of winning.
Author: Aaron Jaco (Aaron Jaco)
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Anderson named dean of Drake University Law School
Jerry Anderson, the Richard M. and Anita Calkins Distinguished Professor of Law, has been named dean of Drake University Law School, effective July 1, 2016.
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Drake music major becomes ‘youngest senior living resident in Iowa’
Drake University senior Haley Jenkins will live rent-free at Deerfield Retirement Community this semester in exchange for a little musical entertainment.
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Inaugural Transitions
Drake University trustees David W. Miles and Larry Zimpleman outline best practices for a governing board's most significant responsibility: selecting a new president.
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Drake seeks individuals and host sites for Iowa Community Health AmeriCorps Program
Drake University in partnership with the Healthiest State Initiative is seeking host sites and AmeriCorps members for the new Iowa Community Health AmeriCorps Program (ICHAP), a grant-funded health program in the state of Iowa.
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Kiplinger’s names Drake University a 2016 Best Value
Kiplinger's Personal Finance placed Drake University at No. 36 on its list of the 100 best values in private universities for 2016.
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Chemistry alumnus named a 2015 Baxter Young Investigator
Drake University alumnus Andy R. Johnson recently was selected as a 2015 Baxter Young Investigator in recognition of his research accomplishments.
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Summer institute, pilot project aim to increase diversity at Drake Law
Drake University Law School has been selected to host a summer pre-law institute for minority, low-income, and disadvantaged students. Five qualified students will be enrolled at Drake Law.
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Drake signs partnership agreement with University of Havana in Cuba
Officials at Drake University and the University of Havana have signed a long-term agreement to enhance the academic experience and maximize the educational opportunities that arise from blossoming relations between the United States and Cuba.
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Ray Center and DM Register to host panel discussion on civility in politics
The Ray Center at Drake University and The Des Moines Register will co-present a January 13 panel discussion on the state of civility in politics.