Drake University’s Keys to Excellence Piano Series will open its fourth season with a performance by Lori Sims, professor of piano at Western Michigan University.
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The Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education ranks Drake 135 in nation
The inaugural Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education ranking of U.S. colleges placed Drake University at 135 in a list that includes more than 1,000 schools nationwide.
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Drake Chamber Choir, four high school choirs to perform Faure’s “Requiem”
The Drake University Chamber Choir, choirs from four Des Moines area high schools, and a professional orchestra will perform Gabriel Faure’s well-known Requiem at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9.
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Students win ISU neuroscience competition with Alzheimer’s research
Two Drake University students won first place at an Iowa State University neuroscience competition for research aimed at slowing the effects of Alzheimer’s disease.
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Haedicke receives grant to study Louisiana coastal restoration initiatives
Michael Haedicke, associate professor of sociology at Drake University, received a grant to support his research on the social and political organization of coastal restoration initiatives in southeastern Louisiana.
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Fall series gives global perspectives on social justice
A series of free and low-cost public events at Drake University will highlight the experiences of social justice leaders from developing countries around the world.
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Drake third in Midwest in U.S. News 2017 rankings
For the eighth consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report has ranked Drake University third for overall quality among universities in the Midwest.
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‘Death and Dying’ series continues with lecture on Jewish bioethics
The Comparison Project at Drake University resumes its two-year series on Death and Dying with a Sept. 15 lecture on Jewish bioethics.
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Noted pianist to stage comeback concert with help of Drake University students
A noted pianist and composer will make his proud return to the concert stage for the first time in more than 15 years thanks in part to the efforts of Drake students.
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Lisa West publishes essay on integrating early-1800s novel into course curricula
Lisa West, associate professor of English, is one of several faculty members across different universities participating in a scholarship and pedagogy project designed to re-integrate little known authors and out-of-print texts into the classroom.