On Wednesday, October 1, Drake University will host a lecture by Zilka Spahić Šiljak entitled, “Two Idealized Cosmologies of Gender Relation in Islam.” The lecture, which is free and open to the public, will occur at 6:00 pm in Sussman Theater on the lower level of the Olmsted Center on Drake’s campus (2875 University Ave)....
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Drake Leads in 2026 U.S. News & World Report National University Rankings
Drake named a top 100 private school in the nation, and #1 in Iowa for “Best Value” Drake University was ranked among the top 200 best colleges in the nation by the U.S. News and World Report national university rankings, competing against the largest private and public universities in the country. Drake also secured a...
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Drake University’s Dr. Kelly Bruhn Inducted into PRSA College of Fellows
Dr. Kelly Bruhn, APR, Professor of Public Relations and Associate Dean of the Drake University School of Journalism and Mass Communication (SJMC), has been inducted into the prestigious Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) College of Fellows. This honor is reserved for the nation’s most esteemed public relations professionals. Bruhn is now one of only...
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Senacyt and Drake University Formalize Collaboration to Advance Technology and AI Education in Panama
Drake University and Panama’s National Secretariat of Science, Technology, and Innovation (Senacyt) have formalized a cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening academic quality and technological innovation. The agreement, signed by Dr. Eduardo Ortega Barría, National Secretary of Senacyt, and Marty Martin, President of Drake University, establishes a roadmap for joint efforts to promote and implement Panama’s...
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Drake University Announces Innovative Extended Doctor of Pharmacy Pathway
Flexible, extended pathway offers work, family balance for aspiring pharmacists (DES MOINES, Iowa—June 12, 2025) Drake University’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is pleased to announce the launch of a new, flexible extended Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) pathway. This innovative six-year program is designed for individuals who aspire to earn their PharmD degree while...
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5 Summer Camps at Drake University for High School Students with Diverse Interests
From business, journalism, or healthcare to vocal performance and faith—there’s something for everyone Drake University offers a variety of summer camps aimed at high school students who want to explore careers and grow their skills in the arts, journalism, faith, health sciences, or business while immersing themselves in a college campus and preparing for the...
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Class of 2025: Meet Nadia Valentine, Drake Law
Nadia Valentine College: Law School Major: Law Hometown: La Salle, Illinois Q: Why did you choose to attend Drake? A: I graduated from Drake in 2017 with a major in broadcast news and a minor in sociology. By the time I started my senior year, I had a career in morning radio. I was on...
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Class of 2025: Meet Mel Dygert, Public Relations and Marketing
Mel Dygert College: School of Journalism and Mass Communication Major: Public Relations Minor: Marketing Hometown: Johnston, Iowa Q: Why did you choose to attend Drake? A: I looked everywhere for school. Both my parents went to Drake and my older brother is also a Bulldog. My dad worked here for a time, and my mom...
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Class of 2025: Meet Trevor Stevens, Actuarial Science
Trevor Stevens College: Zimpleman College of Business Major: Actuarial Science Hometown: Kansas City, Missouri Q: Why did you choose to attend Drake? A: I came to Drake because it was about the right size, distance from home, and had programs that I was interested in. There were also opportunities to be involved in band as...
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Class of 2025: Meet Riley Jouppi, Digital Media Production and Advertising
Riley Jouppi College: School of Journalism and Mass Communication Double Major: Digital Media Production and Advertising Hometown: Crystal, Minnesota Q: Why did you choose to attend Drake? A: I originally chose Drake because I had aspirations of being a broadcast journalist and was thoroughly impressed by the journalism program. I realized that was not the...