Alanah Mitchell Appointed to Dean in Planned Succession of Alejandro Hernandez Drake University announced today that as part of a planned succession, Alejandro Hernandez will step down from his position as dean of the Zimpleman College of Business to serve as an associate professor within the College. Alanah Mitchell, who currently serves as associate dean...
Fourteen new Drake University graduates share their personal experiences about their time on campus. Their diverse stories include examples of the connections they made and the amazing experiences they had during their academic careers. Students from each college and school at Drake are highlighted. View the collection of spotlights.
Kayla Hruska College: Law School Major: Law Hometown: Cresco, Iowa Q: Why did you choose to attend Drake? A: I chose to attend Drake Law School because of the strong community between students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Also, I was confident Drake Law would provide me the skills I needed to become a successful attorney. ...
Anna Braun College: College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences Major: Pharmacy Hometown: Rochester, Minnesota Q: Why did you choose to attend Drake? A: I chose to attend Drake because of the supportive culture that I noticed right when I stepped on campus. I could immediately tell how much the professors cared about their students and...
Donovan McCarney College: John Dee Bright College Major: Integrated Arts, Sciences, and Humanities Hometown: Des Moines, Iowa Q: Why did you choose to attend Drake? A: Drake has always been a very prestigious college that I never thought I would be able to attend and after being out of school for 13 years. I really...
Expansion made possible by $530,000 in grants to The Ray Center at Drake University The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center at Drake University—the global hub for CHARACTER COUNTS!—is proud to announce that new early childhood resources were provided to 1,687 early childhood and kindergarten classrooms in Polk County. With this expansion, the program’s reach...
Peggy Fisher and Larry Stelter will receive the prestigious Drake Medal award. Drake University will award 1,230 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees at its 2025 spring commencement ceremonies. Drake will host the undergraduate ceremony at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 17, and the graduate and doctoral ceremony will follow at 2 p.m. Both ceremonies will...
Previously Morehouse Residence Hall, the new center is home to 150+ student organizations Drake University is pleased to announce the grand opening of the new Johansen Student Center, formerly known as Morehouse Residence Hall. The student center is a gathering space for more than 150 student-led organizations and a launch pad for the next generation...
National survey ranks four Drake programs among the top programs in the U.S. Drake University has been ranked among the top graduate schools in the nation according to the U.S. News & World Report 2025 Best Graduate Schools Rankings. The national survey ranked the University in four programs and more than 10 specialties in law,...
Drake University’s Zimpleman College of Business is pleased to announce the second annual Business for Good Summit, set to take place on Friday, May 2, at the Olmsted Center on Drake’s campus. This year’s summit, sponsored by SGS, will bring together thought leaders and practitioners to explore the intersection of business and positive societal impact....