Drake alumna Judy Sagen will retire from teaching at Eastview High School in Minnesota in order to begin a community choral group.
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American Football players ascend Mount Kilimanjaro
The Tanzanian Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Ezekiel Maige, said that what made the Kilimanjaro Bowl special was that the student athletes came to Tanzania to show the world that American football was not just about winning the game but about sportsmanship and service.
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Wedel Among Three New Coaches At Drake
Drake University men's basketball head coach Mark Phelps announced three additions to his coaching staff. Brett Nelson, in his seventh season as a collegiate coach after an All-America career at Florida, joins the staff as assistant coach, while former Arizona State point guard Jamelle McMillan was named coordinator of basketball operations and former Drake guard Ryan Wedel was named graduate manager.
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Drake Buy Fresh, Buy Local continues to connect Des Moines with farm fresh produce
Fresher, juicier, sweeter, crisper — some might argue that, especially in the summer, fresh fruits and vegetables just taste better. And knowing that the produce you’re about to sink your teeth into was grown locally makes it all the more delicious. For Des Moines residents looking for the ultimate in appetizing goods produced locally, Drake’s...
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Duffy’s tale is not your ordinary dog story
Drake alumnus Gary Porter and his wife, Melissa, have teamed up to write and market a book titled "Duffy The Tale of a Terrier." The subject matter, inspired by the Porter's late pet, is a departure from the accounting textbooks Gary, a retired professor of accounting, began writing.
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David Mitchell selected as Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services Administrator
David Mitchell, who received a Master of Science in Counseling and Personnel Services from Drake University, has been named Administrator for Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services.
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Zach Johnson gives back to Cedar Rapids
Drake graduate and Masters champion Zach Johnson unveiled Kids on Course, a pilot program in Johnson's hometown of Cedar Rapids. The Zach Johnson Foundation supports the initiative, which is designed to support academic and personal success while connecting with families.
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Celebrating National Library Week
Events at the Dwight D. Opperman Law Library provide opportunities for student engagement "” and prizes.
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Collaboration leads to publication
Recent alumnus Peter Leo, LW'10, publishes persuasive paper on mortgage law reform.
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Drake Law Hosts Mock Trial Finals
Continuing the tradition of partnership between the American Mock Trial Association and Drake Law School