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 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....
The Drake Municipal Observatory is honored to host a special guest, Astronaut Peggy Whitson, September 22 with a Meet & Greet at 6:30 p.m. and followed up by her presentation at 8:00 p.m. The Observatory is teaming up with Capital City Pride of Des Moines to make this event possible. If you are interested to...
The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center at Drake University and The Columbus School are proud to announce a new partnership. The Columbus School will now be a designated regional partner of The Ray Center in order to deliver CHARACTER COUNTS! and Pursuing Victory With Honor initiatives, including comprehensive trainings and implementation support throughout Colombia....
The Drake University Class of 2027 was given a warm welcome to campus—both literally and figuratively—as they moved their boxes into University residence halls last week. With temperatures nearing 100 degrees Fahrenheit on move-in day, more than 600 first year students and their families endured the heat in preparation for the new semester that started...
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...