Paulette Brown, the first African American female president of the American Bar Association (ABA) has focused on diversity and inclusion in the justice system.
Category: Alumni
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J-Term propels record label
Drake students dive deep into music, media, and money—bringing a live show to the Drake neighborhood while experiencing the workings of the recorded music industry.
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Drake among top producers of Peace Corps volunteers
Drake University has made its debut on the Peace Corps’ annual Top Volunteer-Producing Colleges and Universities list, ranking No. 23 among small universities.
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Thirteen Drake grads receive Business Record “Forty Under 40” honors
Thirteen Drake University degree-holders were named to the Des Moines Business Record’s “Forty Under 40” class for 2016.
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National Alumni Association announces 2016 Alumni Award winners
The Drake University National Alumni Association Board of Directors will recognize seven alumni with an award reception Thursday, April 28.
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6 things in 2016
It’s an eventful year ahead with caucuses, construction, competition, commitment, camaraderie, and courses. Save the date for these six events happening in 2016 at Drake University. There are so many exciting things happening on campus in 2016. Follow us through a year of transformation! 1. Caucuses Drake becomes the caucus capital of Des Moines on...
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Caucuses as classroom
Students study campaign communication strategies at rallies for Clinton, Carson, and other presidential candidates prior to the Iowa caucuses In a single week, Drake University sophomore Samantha Ohlson spent eight hours at a Hillary Clinton campaign rally in Council Bluffs, four hours at a Putting Families First presidential forum in Des Moines, two hours at...
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Three alumni lead FBS teams
Only the University of Iowa and the University of Alabama have produced more current FBS head coaches than Drake. Drake University has a long tradition of making what Head Coach Rick Fox likes to call “Impact Men”—men with a burning desire to do something great with their lives. Three of Drake’s more recognizable “Impact Men”...
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‘Inspirational’ pharmacy student joins Tour for Diversity in Medicine
Andrea Prince-Gomez, a third-year Drake University pharmacy student from Ferguson, Mo., has been accepted to the Tour for Diversity in Medicine, a program that advocates for students from underrepresented populations to join healthcare fields.
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Chemistry alumnus named a 2015 Baxter Young Investigator
Drake University alumnus Andy R. Johnson recently was selected as a 2015 Baxter Young Investigator in recognition of his research accomplishments.