Author: Carl Olsen (Carl Olsen)

Lawrence K. Fish, a 1966 graduate of Drake University, tributes his alma mater with instilling in him a strong sense of conviction that helped launch his enormously successful career in business. Fish is the Chairman and CEO of Citizens Financial Group, the nat

CONTACT: Lisa Lacher, (515) 271-3119, lisa.lacher@drake.eduThe Drake University Law School National Moot Court team finished first in a field of 14 teams at the regional rounds of the National Moot Court Competition held in Vermillion, S.D., last week. Drake and the second-place team from the University of South Dakota will advance as one of 28...

Drake University Jazz Ensemble II, under the direction of James Romain, will perform at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, in the Performing Arts Hall, Harmon Fine Arts Center, 25th Street and Carpenter Avenue.

James W. Hubbell III, chairman of Hubbell Realty Co., continues his family’s legacy as the newly elected chair of the Drake University Board of Trustees.

The Drake University Science Colloquium Series will present a program on "The Use of Science and Technology for Reducing Methamphetamine Use in Teens and Young Adults" at noon Friday, Nov. 17, in room 101 of Olin Hall, 27th Street and Forest Avenu

Students in Angela Battle’s painting class recently found inspiration in the research of another instructor: Dina Smith, assistant professor of English. Smith visited the class to share her research on trailer culture and Cold War cultural theory. Accordi

Drake University's School of Management and Communication will host Frank Maher, group president of The Integer Group-Midwest, for its Executive in Residence series on Wednesday, Nov. 15.

National Adoption Month will culminate by uniting dozens of children with new families at the sixth annual Adoption Saturday, to be held from 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 18, at the Polk County Courthouse, 500 Mulberry St.

String players and pianists looking to fine-tune their playing skills may want to take note of the performance-enhancing power of playing chamber music. Indeed, participating in small ensembles improves aural skills and encourages musical teamwork while s

Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack, who launched his presidential campaign on Thursday, is scheduled to give the keynote address at a dinner that will cap an all-day Innovation and Leadership Conference at Drake University on Friday, Nov. 17.