The following message, announcing Dean Catherine Staub‘s decision to step down as dean of the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, was sent from Provost Sue Mattison to the Drake University campus community on June 18, 2025. Dear faculty, staff, and students, I am writing to share that Dr. Catherine Staub, dean of the School of...
What happens when two people sit back-to-back and attempt to communicate the essence of an image without revealing what the image actually depicts? This simple yet profound exercise, known as “Through Another’s Eyes,” reveals a fundamental truth about leadership communication that extends far beyond the classroom. Extensive leadership research confirms that communication remains one of...
Drake-DMPS partnership to support growth in DMPS Montessori options Drake University announced today the launch of a new Master of Science in Montessori Education program—an initiative designed to support teachers within Des Moines Public Schools (DMPS). The three-year agreement with DMPS is exclusive to Drake University and will serve a new cohort of at least...
Multiple local artists contributed artwork to the Johansen Student Center. One extraordinary piece, Empower, honors Trustee Emeritus Fran Kinne, a trailblazer in the field of education. It also pays homage to the women philanthropists who made significant gifts to the Johansen Student Center renovation project. Empower is a three-dimensional, visual artwork that hangs in the entranceway...
Six Drake University students have been selected to serve as Dotdash Meredith apprentices for the 2025-2026 academic year. Assignments this year include editorial, social, and graphic design positions with Southern Living, Real Simple, Midwest Living, Eating Well, Parents, and BHG.com. Dotdash Meredith is the largest digital and print publisher in the country. Students are placed with...
Drake University’s Zimpleman College of Business is pleased to honor the latest cohort of students named to the Dean’s Honor Roll for Social Impact. In the Spring 2025 semester, four students collectively contributed approximately 165 hours of community service. To receive this recognition, each student completed and recorded a minimum of 20 hours of volunteer...
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...