Students initiate projects that enhance their Drake experience and that of future generations When Terrace Court dining hall closed its doors in spring 2010, University officials had a decision to make: what to do with the 3,000 square-foot space in the lower level of Olmsted Center. Instead of speed-dialing architects and designers, members of Drake’s...
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Balancing the budget
The Drake University College of Business and Public Administration, in partnership with the Des Moines Register, hosted Principles and Priorities, a budget-reduction exercise that gave community members a chance to learn about the policymaking issues involved in federal spending and try their hand at slicing through the national debt.
Five things to know about pursuing a graduate degree from the School of Education
The Drake University School of Education offers graduate level programs including master’s, specialist and doctoral degrees in the areas of effective teaching, educational leadership, adult training and development, higher education and counseling.
International and inspirational
The Principal Financial Group Center for Global Citizenship hosted many high-profile speakers this semester.
Journalism Days celebrates career opportunities
Drake's School of Journalism and Mass Communications hosted a weeklong series of professional development and networking sessions proved what an exciting time it is to pursue a career in communications.
Drake named healthiest university in Iowa
This fall, Drake University was awarded the “Healthy Iowa” designation by the Academy for a Healthy Iowa. The award celebrates the wellness initiatives of schools, organizations and individuals in the state.
There’s an app for that
SJMC, graphic design and computer science students collaborate to build mobile applications.
Honoring Drake’s first lady
The Drake University Board of Trustees formally recognized the contributions made by Mrs. Maxwell since she devoted herself full time in 1999 to work alongside her husband, President David Maxwell, in service to the University.
Sign up to show your smarts at Project Q
The second annual Project Q Trivia Bowl will be held on November 19 to benefit the Drake University Adult Literacy Center.
Drake scheduled to host national GOP debate
The debate, moderated by Diane Sawyer and George Stephanopoulos, will air Dec. 10, live on ABC