Drake University has promoted associate dean Dr. Kelly Bruhn, APR, to lead the School of Journalism and Mass Communication as its next dean. Bruhn will assume the role July 1, 2026, following the retirement of the current dean, Dr. Catherine M. Staub. Bruhn will serve as the ninth dean of the School of Journalism and...
Drake University student media organizations set a new University record in this year’s College Media Association Pinnacle Awards, nabbing seven first place finishes, including Feature Magazine of the Year and Weekly Newspaper of the Year. “These wins are a testament to the excellent work Drake students produce on a regular basis,” said Catherine Staub, dean...
This Q&A is part of the story series Voices of Drake that highlights the diversity, ambition, and passion of the incredible people who make up our campus community. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we will be sharing a collection of interviews to spotlight some of the amazing people in our community who identify as Hispanic, Latino,...
This Q&A is part of the story series Voices of Drake that highlights the diversity, ambition, and passion of the incredible people who make up our campus community. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we will be sharing a collection of interviews to spotlight some of the amazing people in our community who identify as Hispanic, Latino,...
Drake University was ranked the top private school in Iowa for the third year in a row by The Wall Street Journal’s 2026 College Pulse Rankings. The University ranked #2 among all Iowa institutions and was among the top 200 in the U.S. of more than 580 ranked institutions. This recognition comes just one week...
This Q&A is part of the story series Voices of Drake that highlights the diversity, ambition, and passion of the incredible people who make up our campus community. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we will be sharing a collection of interviews to spotlight some of the amazing people in our community who identify as Hispanic, Latino,...
As part of a collaborative effort between Drake University and local Des Moines organizations to observe Banned Books Week on October 5–11, Drake University’s Cowles Library and School of Education will present two sessions that highlight and celebrate intellectual freedom. Here is a preview of the week’s events, hosted at Drake University. Tuesday, Oct. 7,...
Drake University President Marty Martin was inducted into the University of Kentucky’s Hall of Distinguished Alumni. Martin, along with 19 other inductees, was honored by his alma mater during a ceremony on Sept. 12 for his exceptional contributions to the Commonwealth, the nation, and the world. Held every five years, the Hall of Distinguished Alumni...
Eight lectures planned through November, additional winter programming to be added The Drake Municipal Observatory is proud to announce a compelling new lineup of programming for the fall with additional new winter programming to be added for the first time—creating more opportunities for the Des Moines community to explore the cosmos. The fall schedule features...
Entering class size sees 12.5% year-over-year growth Drake University is pleased to announce that it welcomed a highly diverse group of 829 newly enrolled associate, bachelor, and transfer students this fall. This is a 12.5% increase from fall 2024 with students hailing from 31 states and 28 countries. At a 33.2% level of diversity, the...