The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center at Drake University and The Des Moines Register are co-presenting a free panel discussion January 13 on the state of civil discourse in politics.
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Drake University appoints UW-Green Bay dean Sue J. Mattison as provost
Drake University President Marty Martin, on behalf of the University, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sue J. Mattison to the position of provost.
Adult Literacy Center seeks volunteer tutors
The Adult Literacy Center seeks volunteers to teach basic literacy skills. Training sessions will be held Friday, Jan. 22, and Saturday, Jan. 23.
This is Iowa: Former foster kid fights to complete college
Drake senior Eddye Vanderkwaak came up through the foster system and will graduate from Drake on Dec. 19.
Morris earns national health fellowship
Drake alumna Michaela Gibson Morris is one of 12 journalists from across the country to receive a national reporting fellowship on health care issues.
Legal journalist Dahlia Lithwick to speak at Drake Legal Clinic
Dahlia Lithwick, editor and legal correspondent for Slate magazine, will present “Uncovering the U.S. Supreme Court” on Thursday, Dec. 17.
Drake faculty accompany Michael Cavanaugh
Nine Drake faculty members performed with the Des Moines Symphony, accompanying Michael Cavanaugh on the music of Billy Joel. Six faculty are regular members of the symphony, while three joined as substitutes and extras for the night.
January Term course teaches leadership skills in the Bahamas
For the fourth year in a row, a group of Drake University students will travel to the Bahamas over January-Term for a leadership course on the high seas.
Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa Announces New Chief Executive Officer
Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa has named Drake University alumna Beth Shelton as Chief Executive Officer of the organization.
Branstad hits 7,642 days as governor Monday, setting national longevity record
Governor Terry Branstad, a Drake University alumnus, will become the longest serving governor in U.S. history on Monday night.