Instead of joining a law firm after graduation, two agricultural law graduates are moving to South Dakota to spur economic development on the Crow Creek Reservation in the nation's poorest county.
Author: Carl Olsen (Carl Olsen)
SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATIONS NEWS
Three Drake University student-produced publications THiNK, 515 and Drake magazine recently reeled in honors in the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication's 2008 Student Magazine Contest.
COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND HEALTH SCIENCES NEWS
Three Drake professors and a fourth-year pharmacy student recently received awards from the Iowa Pharmacy Association (IPA).
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION NEWS
Five participants of the Teacher Quality Project (TQP) graduated from Drake University this May and, in the fall, will return to the classroom as teachers, not students.
CAMPUS NEWS
Major construction project to enhance Drake's green space; Enjoy Drake Day at the Iowa State Fair Aug. 9; Drake head football coach to kick off lunch series; Higher Learning Commission extends Drake's accreditation; Chief Justice Roberts to give Opperman Lecture; and Former ambassador to give Bucksbaum Lecture Oct. 5.
MISSION STATEMENT
Drake’s mission is to provide an exceptional learning environment that prepares students for meaningful personal lives, professional accomplishments, and responsible global citizenship. The Drake experience is distinguished by collaborative learning among students, faculty, and staff and by the integration of the liberal arts and sciences with professional preparation.
ATHLETICS NEWS
Drake trio named to All-American Scholar Women's Golf Team; Martin signs professional contract to play in Ireland; and Bulldog Corn Feed set for Aug. 25.
Drake student announces Johnston School Board candidacy
Drake senior Tyler Buller, 20, filed candidacy papers last week for the Johnston Community School District Board of Education.
Drake named a ‘Best in the Midwest’ College by Princeton Review
Drake is among 159 Midwest institutions commended primarily for their excellent academic programs.
Drake College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences faculty enjoy involvement with IPA
More than 25 Drake pharmacy and health sciences faculty members are involved with the Iowa Pharmacy Association. A detailed list of faculty members and involvement is listed below: Edward Bell, professor of pharmacy practice, past Leadership Pharmacy Conference participant Michelle Bottenberg, PH’05, assistant professor of pharmacy practice, 2008 Leadership Pharmacy Conference participant Renae Chesnut, PH’85,...