A leading scholar of U.S.-Japanese relations will discuss the state of the Asia-Pacific region during heightened world tensions in a lecture on March 1 at Drake University.
Gesine Gerhard, PhD, named dean of Drake’s College of Arts and Sciences
Gesine Gerhard, PhD, has been named dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, effective July 1, 2018.
Poet Ocean Vuong to deliver free reading on Feb. 21
One of the world's most influential young poets and essayists will deliver a free public reading at Drake University.
Free conference tackles agriculture and food policy issues
The Drake University 2018 Engaged Citizen Conference, “Nourishing (Feeding) the World,” is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 22, and Friday, Feb. 23 in Drake’s Olmsted Center. Admission is free.
Palestinian and American students study civic engagement at Drake University
A group of college students from Palestinian and U.S. universities will spend two weeks in Des Moines for a federally-funded program designed to enhance civic engagement and cross-cultural understanding.
Drake University among nation’s top 50 values in private higher education
Kiplinger’s Personal Finance placed Drake at No. 42 on its list of the 100 best values in private universities for 2018.
Drake seniors honored for achievements in public relations
Drake seniors Maddy Gildersleeve and Sarah Mondello received honors during the PR News PR People Awards Luncheon at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., this month.
Students present at national conference for religious scholars
Three Drake seniors had the opportunity to present at a national conference for the world’s largest association of scholars in the field of religious studies.
Roth publishes book on neuroscience’s role in American legal system
Martin Roth, associate professor of philosophy at Drake University, recently published Philosophical Foundations of Neurolaw, which discusses neuroscience and the role it can play in the American legal system.
Mori receives Immigrant Entrepreneur Leadership Award
Associate Professor of Music Akira Mori received the Immigrant Entrepreneur Leadership Award during the Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit (IES) on Nov. 18.


