A leading scholar of U.S.-Japanese relations will discuss the state of the Asia-Pacific region during heightened world tensions in a lecture on March 1 at Drake University.
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Harkin symposium to highlight preventive care, community health
The Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement at Drake University is gathering experts for a discussion about the importance of preventive care and community health at a public event on March 21 at Drake.
Drake recognized as a member by Home Base Iowa’s prestigious CHAMPS program
The State of Iowa formally recognized Drake as a member of its Home Base Iowa Certified Higher Academic Military Partner (CHAMPs) program, which helps promote Iowa as an attractive place for veterans and their family members who choose to pursue their higher education.
Gesine Gerhard, PhD, named dean of Drake’s College of Arts and Sciences
Gesine Gerhard, PhD, has been named dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, effective July 1, 2018.
Keys to Excellence features Roustem Saitkoulov
Roustem Saitkoulov will present the next concert of Drake University’s Keys to Excellence Piano Series at 7:30 p.m. Monday, January 29, in Sheslow Auditorium.
Poet Ocean Vuong to deliver free reading on Feb. 21
One of the world's most influential young poets and essayists will deliver a free public reading at Drake University.
Free conference tackles agriculture and food policy issues
The Drake University 2018 Engaged Citizen Conference, “Nourishing (Feeding) the World,” is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 22, and Friday, Feb. 23 in Drake’s Olmsted Center. Admission is free.
Palestinian and American students study civic engagement at Drake University
A group of college students from Palestinian and U.S. universities will spend two weeks in Des Moines for a federally-funded program designed to enhance civic engagement and cross-cultural understanding.
Drake, Mercy College of Health Sciences form accelerated degree partnership for Nursing
A new partnership between Drake University and Mercy College of Health Sciences will allow students to earn bachelor’s degrees from both institutions in four years.
Drake University among nation’s top 50 values in private higher education
Kiplinger’s Personal Finance placed Drake at No. 42 on its list of the 100 best values in private universities for 2018.