Leif Klarqvist College: Arts and Sciences Double Major: Environmental Science and Spanish Hometown: Roseville, Minnesota Q: Why did you choose to attend Drake? A: I originally came for the music program, but I quickly learned how much I enjoyed my environmental science classes. Since Drake is a smaller school and all of my classes have...
Bridgid Miller College: School of Education Double Major: Elementary Education and Spanish Hometown: Hopkins, Minnesota Q: Why did you choose to attend Drake? A: I really liked the size of the school and the campus. I loved how the campus is really small and interconnected with each other. Q: What is your favorite campus memory? ...
Chloe Reicherts College: Zimpleman College of Business Double Major: Business Law and Finance Hometown: New Hampton, Iowa Q: Why did you choose to attend Drake? A: I chose to attend Drake University because it offered the perfect balance of academic challenge, professional opportunity, and personal support. As a student in the three-year degree option within...
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...