Catalina Samaniego College: Arts and Sciences Double Major: Economics and International Relations Minors: German and Cybersecurity Hometown: Des Moines, Iowa Q: Why did you choose to attend Drake? A: When I was looking at colleges, I knew I wanted a school where I could build strong relationships with faculty and receive a more personalized educational...
Isaaca Carter College: John Dee Bright College Major: Integrated Arts, Sciences, and Humanities Hometown: Des Moines, Iowa Q: Why did you choose to attend Drake? A: I didn’t really choose Drake, Drake chose me. I took a chance on John Dee Bright College and it turned out to be the best choice I’ve made. Q:...
Avery Mertz College: College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences Double Major: Nursing and Health Sciences Hometown: Kansas City, Missouri Q: Why did you choose to attend Drake? A: I chose Drake not only for its small campus, but also for its welcoming environment. Drake offers strong academics and valuable opportunities for my future. It also...
Jillian Wood College: College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences Major: Occupational Therapy Doctorate Hometown: Waukee, Iowa Q: Why did you choose to attend Drake? A: I was inspired by the enthusiasm of the faculty and the presence of advocacy efforts at the Iowa State Capitol. I knew that Drake would create great opportunities for me...
“The New Workplace: Employee Alignment in Remote-First, Office-Forward, and Hybrid Work Organizations” is Available Now for Preorder. DES MOINES, IA – As organizations around the world continue to redefine how, where, and why work gets done, a groundbreaking new book is helping leaders navigate the complexities of the evolving workplace. The New Workplace: Employee Alignment...
Milo will serve as the 2025 Drake Relays mascot and the Most Beautiful Bulldog On Monday, Judges proudly announced the winner of the 46th Annual Beautiful Bulldog Contest® at the Knapp Center on Drake University’s campus. They crowned Milo as the winner of the 2025 contest and the official mascot for the prestigious Drake Relays. ...
Nominations for the 2025 Iowa Character Awards are now open. The Iowa Character Awards are presented annually by The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center at Drake University and honor individuals and organizations that consistently demonstrate the Six Pillars of Character: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and good citizenship. “We don’t always get a chance...
On Saturday, April 5, from 2:00–3:30 pm, Drake University’s Comparison Project, in conjunction with the Abdelkader Education Project, hosts “Islam in Iowa: A Celebration of Historical Roots and Contemporary Realities” online via Zoom. Register here. The event, which is free and open to the public, features interactive sessions about Islam in Iowa, the awarding of the...
Des Moines, IA — Drake University is proud to announce that Dr. Jerrid Kruse, a leading science educator, has been honored with the Innovation in Teaching Science Teachers Award from the Association for Science Teacher Education (ASTE). Additionally, Kruse has secured a three-year grant renewal from the William G. Stowe Foundation to support water quality...
The Office of Community Engaged Learning at Drake University is proud to announce that three members of its community will be recognized at Hamline University in St. Paul, MN next month with 2025 Presidents’ Awards from Seed Coalition for their outstanding commitment to civic education and community service. Chloe Lepak will receive the 2025 Presidents’...