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...
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Voices of Drake: Leah Huizar, assistant professor of English
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...
Drake University to expand Martin Bucksbaum Lectureship Series
Drake Establishes Business Track of Historic Series, Announces Inaugural Lecture Drake University is excited to announce the expansion of the Martin Bucksbaum Lectureship Series. Under the expansion, the University will now have two lectureship tracks—the original Bucksbaum Distinguished Lectureship and a newly launched Bucksbaum Lectureship in Business, which is made possible by an additional gift...
Drake University unveils The Ron and Jane Olson Institute for Public Democracy
Recent gifts push The Ones campaign to $200 million milestone Drake University announced today a $5 million gift from Ronald “Ron” Olson, BN’63, and his wife, Jane Olson, to support the continued growth of the University’s Institute for Public Democracy. To honor this significant gift, Drake will officially name it The Ron and Jane Olson...
Voices of Drake: Angel Pavon
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...
Voices of Drake: Dean Alejandro Hernandez
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...
Remembering Drake alumnus and benefactor Jim Collier
The following message was sent to the campus community from President Marty Martin on Friday, Sept. 22. I am saddened to share that Jim Collier—a dear friend, alumnus, and long-time Drake benefactor—passed away last month at the age of 85. Mr. Collier was a visionary and passionate philanthropist whose big heart and legacy will leave...
Voices of Drake: Esmeralda Muñoz Castañeda
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...
Keys to Excellence features Garik Pedersen in The Victory Vertical Piano Project Oct. 2
The annual concert series features internationally acclaimed pianists. All concerts are held at Sheslow Auditorium at Drake University; admission is free. Garik Pedersen, emeritus professor of Eastern Michigan University, will present the opening concert of the 2023–2024 season of the Drake University Keys to Excellence Piano Series on Monday, Oct. 2, at 7:30 p.m. in...
The Wall Street Journal ranks Drake University among nation’s top 100 schools
The New York Times also recognizes Drake as a top U.S. college for diversity Drake University was ranked among the top 100 best colleges in the U.S. by The Wall Street Journal’s 2024 College Pulse Rankings. Drake was the highest-rated Iowa school and the only school in the state to rank in the top 100....