Since 2004, 14 Drake alumni have received Fulbright grants, including 2010 graduate Rachel Shulruf, who is now teaching English in Colombia.
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Is the world safer without bin Laden?
Drake University Political Science Professor Dennis Goldford and Iowa State University Political Science Chair Jim McCormick examine the death of Osama bin Laden through the political lens on "The Exchange."
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Ex-Drake kicker finds stride, but runs into NFL lockout
Des Moines Register columnist Sean Keeler talks with Drake alumnus Billy Cundiff about his career and the NFL lockout.
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Drake orchestra concert to feature winners of 2010 Concerto Competition
In its final performance of the spring semester, the Drake Symphony Orchestra will perform works by Mozart, Boutry, Bizet and Marcello.
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Bob Stensrud’s continued scholarship
Robert Stensrud, professor of vocational rehabilitation, continues to add to research and scholarship in special education.
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For 'Bama Students, A Somber, Sudden End Of Classes, But The Game Goes On
Halfway through the story, members of the University of Alabama's women's track team rave about their experience at the Drake Relays, where the thousands gathered cheered them like they were the home team.
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CAIR-St. Louis rep reacts to Bin Laden Death
Drake political science alumnus Faizan Syed, a representative from the Council on American-Islamic Relations in Saint Louis, discusses the Muslim community's reaction to Osama Bin Laden's death.
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Newsmaker: Drake student going on Freedom Ride, Part 1
Drake sophomore Ryan Price discusses his participation in the 2011 Student Freedom Ride, which will retrace a 1961 bus trip through the Deep South that historians credit as a turning point of the Civil Rights Movement. Part 2 of the story can be found at http://www.kcci.com/video/27723187/detail.html.
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Highlights from the final day of the 2011 Drake Relays
Shelby Houlihan of Sioux City East made Relays history and Tiffany Ofili edged Lolo Jones in a spotlight race.
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Facing college decision? Consider going private
Art Cullen, editor of the Storm Lake Times, describes his family's experiences with Drake and other Iowa private colleges. They might be the best deal you ever get, he writes.