Three new trustees join the Board Drake University is pleased to announce the next class of Board of Trustee members. The new members include Patricia Avery, Ken McCullum, and John Miller. These new trustees were approved by the Board earlier this year and began their initial three-year term of service on July 1, 2023. “I...
Hernandez’s leadership moves Des Moines’ business college towards preparing students for a higher purpose With his initial contract set to expire this fall, Drake University leadership has reappointed Alejandro Hernandez as dean of the Zimpleman College of Business. The decision follows an impressive list of accomplishments in his first three years as dean, all guided...
New Standards-based Ecological Restoration program provides valuable project funding One of West Des Moines’ most popular parks could play a role in mitigating the impacts of climate change in Iowa. Drake University and Polk County Conservation are partnering together on the Brown’s Woods Restoration and Oak Regeneration Project. The initiative seeks to increase carbon sequestration...
Significant grant will make CHARACTER COUNTS! programming accessible to every early childhood and kindergarten classroom in Polk County Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino has awarded The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center at Drake University four grants totaling more than $210,000 to support initiatives that benefit Iowans. “CHARACTER COUNTS!’ vision to help create strong, vibrant...
As Drake University continues its efforts of leveraging higher education to make a positive difference in the world, the University is excited to announce its Executive Education program will now live under the Zimpleman College of Business. This strategic decision comes after Drake University reflected on the program’s vision as well as the prospective students...
Update as of Aug. 21, 2023: According to the National Student Clearinghouse, fewer than five current or former Drake University students were identified as having personal data compromised because of the MOVEit Transfer data breach. There is no evidence that the data compromised included social security numbers. The National Student Clearinghouse will notify and provide...
Reed hired to lead next chapter of growth and impact for premiere public policy institute Drake University President Marty Martin announced today that Matthew Reed will serve as the next executive director of The Harkin Institute of Public Policy & Citizen Engagement. As executive director, Reed will lead all aspects of The Harkin Institute, which...
Generous alumni, community partners, and corporations continue to support the advancement of Drake University through The Ones: Drake’s Campaign for the Brave & Bold. Drake is excited to announce that the campaign’s latest contributions have helped the University to reach $192 million of its $225 million goal. The Ones campaign, which kicked off in fall...
Drake alumna Morgan Coleman was awarded a 2023 Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Fellowship following a highly competitive nationwide contest. A distinguished panel selected Coleman out of almost 900 candidates. The Rangel Fellowship, funded by the U.S. Department of State and administered by Howard University, supports extraordinary individuals who want to pursue careers in the...
Faculty, staff, and international visitors from Drake University will support the Genesis Youth Foundation in implementing their Ubuntu Leadership Summit June 19–24. This community event is hosted annually by Genesis Youth Foundation, a non-profit organization located in the Drake neighborhood that works to level the playing field for immigrant and refugee youth through athletics, the...