Drake University student Tess Meggison, alongside her teammate and longtime friend Campbell Valline of Iowa State University, won first place at the 17th annual Washington Media Scholars Foundation (WMSF) Media Plan Case Competition, each securing a $5,000 scholarship. Meggison and Valline were awarded top prize after presenting their data-driven campaign to a panel of top...
Jones to return to Washington D.C. to reengage in national policy work Originally appointed on July 1, 2024, as the 22nd dean of Drake Law School, Roscoe Jones has announced his tenure as dean will conclude on Aug. 7, 2026. “After two wonderful years leading the Law School at Drake, my wife and I have...
Six Drake University graduates share their personal experiences about their time on campus. Their diverse stories include examples of the connections they made and the experiences they had during their academic careers. View the collection of spotlights.
Ella RotherCollege: College of Arts and Sciences, Zimpleman College of BusinessMajors: Graphic Design and MarketingHometown: Farmington, Minnesota. Q: Why did you choose to attend Drake? A: I chose Drake because the minute I stepped on campus, it felt right. Then, after meeting Griff II, it truly felt like home. That was it for me. Q:...
Brittany OrtegaCollege: College of Pharmacy & Health SciencesMajor: Public HealthHometown: Norwalk, Iowa Q: Why did you choose to attend Drake? A: I chose Drake because of the incredible community here. My sister is a Drake graduate and watching her have such a wonderful experience made me want to be a part of it, too. Knowing...
Keira O’BrienCollege: College of Arts and SciencesMajor: Law, Politics, and Society (LPS)Hometown: Oak Lawn, Illinois Q: Why did you choose to attend Drake? A: I chose Drake because of the Law, Politics, and Society major—it was a program I really didn’t see anywhere else. And the faculty was absolutely amazing when I first came. Those...
Tiya (Ty) WallsCollege: Zimpleman College of BusinessMajor: Information SystemsHometown: Chicago Q: Why did you choose to attend Drake? A: I chose to attend Drake because of the school’s traditions and the ability to move freely through the curriculum. I also really wanted to be a part of the Crew Scholars Program—that was a big draw...
Emerson WhittemoreCollege: College of Arts and SciencesMajors: Sociology and SpanishHometown: Brooklyn Park, Minnesota Q: Why did you choose to attend Drake? A: I chose Drake because of the incredible academic community and the opportunities it offered to pursue my passions in sociology and Spanish. The interconnected academic and extracurricular environment at Drake really stood out...
Eli BensonCollege: College of Arts and SciencesMajors: American Government and Politics, and Law, Politics and Society (LPS)Hometown: Normal, Illinois Q: Why did you choose to attend Drake? A: I chose Drake because I was looking for a university with “big-school” opportunities but on a “small-school” scale. I wanted to chase my dreams, build a strong resume,...
Drake University announced today the appointment of Jessica Vanden Berg as Executive Director of the Ron and Jane Olson Institute for Public Democracy (OIPD). A senior strategy and public affairs executive with more than 25 years of experience leading complex national initiatives, campaigns, and governmental offices, Vanden Berg will assume leadership of the Institute to...