Members of the public are invited to a free talk by Drake University alumna Darci Vetter, chief agricultural negotiator for the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, on July 27.
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Sociology professor’s new book examines conflict, compromise in organic food industry
A new book by Drake University Associate Professor of Sociology Michael Haedicke explores how farmers, small business owners, regulators, and other stakeholders navigate conflict in the organic food industry.
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Young African leaders to study business and entrepreneurship in Des Moines
Drake will host 25 young African leaders this summer for an intensive six-week Fellowship program focusing on business and entrepreneurship. The Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State.
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In memory of “Doc” Coleman, alumni embrace endless possibilities
Drake University will dedicate William S.E. Coleman Studio Theatre in honor of one of the university's most longstanding and beloved theatre professors. Coleman, who passed away last year, taught at Drake for 36 years.
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Thank you for going All In!
Any way you interpret it, the Drake community gave in record numbers this year.
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Zenith Chamber Music Festival returns with free performances in Des Moines
Zenith Chamber Music Festival returns August 16-20 with free concerts in venues including the Salisbury House, Jasper Winery, Des Moines Art Center, and Drake University’s Sheslow Auditorium.
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Drake alumnus accepted to JET Program
Recent Drake alumnus Jason Withington will teach English in Japan for up to five years as a participant in the JET Program.
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Two students offered Fulbright Scholarships for 2016-2017
Two Drake University students have been offered Fulbright Scholarships for 2016-2017. Seniors Emily Enquist and Taylor Donaldson will join a long list of Drake graduates who have received Fulbright Scholarships in recent years.
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Drake’s top senior is passionate advocate for equity, devoted mother of two
When Brytani Cavil addresses Drake University’s graduating class of 2016 as the top graduating senior, she aims to inspire more than her fellow students. She hopes to set an example for her two-year-old twins.
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LPS and IR students to present at Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies conference
Three students in Drake University’s Law, Politics, and Society program have been selected to present research papers at the Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies undergraduate conference in Ames.