Klaus Bartschat, the Ellis & Nelle Levitt Professor of Physics at Drake University, was awarded the 2016 Will Allis Prize for the Study of Ionized Gases from the American Physical Society (APS).
Author: Aaron Jaco (Aaron Jaco)
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Forum: “Iowa, the United Nations, and Climate Change”
The Iowa United Nations Association and The Principal Financial Group Center for Global Citizenship will host a day-long forum to explore how Iowans can help support international initiatives to address climate change.
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Keys to Excellence Concert Series launches third season
Princeton University faculty pianist Francine Kay kicks off the third season of Drake University’s Keys to Excellence Piano Series, which raises awareness of Drake's fundraising efforts for the purpose of purchasing 70 brand new Yamaha pianos for the music department.
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Gov. Branstad, Casey Blake highlight Character Counts! Week in Iowa
The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center at Drake University will celebrate CHARACTER COUNTS! Week in Iowa with a proclamation by Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad and the announcement of a high-profile award for Major League Baseball player Casey Blake.
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The Dem Debate: So, Who Won?
Anthony J. Gaughan, professor of law at Drake Law School, says Hillary Clinton was the clear winner of the Democratic presidential candidate debate on October 13.
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American Equity founder’s $1.5 million gift funds Drake learning center
Drake University dedicated a new state-of-the-art collaborative learning space provided through a $1.5 million gift from David Noble, founder of West Des Moines-based American Equity Investment Life Holding Co.
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Drake’s Student Republicans and Democrats co-hosted presidential debate watch party
A bipartisan group of more than 100 students met to watch the first nationally televised presidential debate among Democratic candidates. The consensus? Hillary Clinton won.
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Update: Rand Paul to participate in Yahoo’s Technology and Politics conference at Drake University
Katie Couric and other journalists will host a live news event featuring the former White House director of digital strategy, the president of production for "Funny or Die," and more high-profile speakers.
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Drake to host seventh annual global health conference, Oct. 14
The seventh annual Heartland Global Health Consortium Conference, “Educating for Sustainable Global Health,” will be held Wednesday, Oct. 14, in Drake's Olmsted Center.
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International film series focuses on migration and human rights
Drake University’s Fall 2015 International Film Series continues on Sunday, Oct. 11, with a free talk by Guatemalan director Sergio Ramirez and a screening of his film “Distancia."