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...
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Class of 2026: Drake Grads Reflect on Experiences and Future Ambitions
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.
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Class of 2026 Graduate Spotlight: Meet Ella Rother, Graphic Design and Marketing
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:...
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Class of 2026 Graduate Spotlight: Meet Brittany Ortega, Public Health
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...
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Class of 2026 Graduate Spotlight: Meet Keira O’Brien, Law, Politics, and Society
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...
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Class of 2026 Graduate Spotlight: Meet Tiya (Ty) Walls, Information Systems
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...
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Class of 2026 Graduate Spotlight: Meet Emerson Whittemore, Sociology and Spanish
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...
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Class of 2026 Graduate Spotlight: Meet Eli Benson, American Government and Law, Politics and Society
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,...
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Drake University Appoints Jessica Vanden Berg as Executive Director of the Olson Institute for Public Democracy
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...
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Drake University’s Emerson Whittemore Awarded Fulbright to Uruguay
Recent graduate to serve as cultural ambassador from March through November 2027 Emerson Whittemore, a recent Drake University graduate, has earned a prestigious Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award and will travel to Uruguay next year to serve as a cultural ambassador for the United States. She is among more than two dozen Drake University graduates...