Drake alumnus Dennis McKnight is profiled for his work ethic and professionalism as assistant coach of the Edmonton Eskimos football team. He still has a Drake Bulldogs tattoo burned into his cannonball of a right shoulder.
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Southeast Iowa judge named to state appeals court
Drake law alumnus Michael Mullins was named to the state court of appeals. He will replace Edward Mansfield, who has been appointed an Iowa Supreme Court justice.
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Great Ape Trust scientist updates key book on tool use by animals
Great Ape Trust scientist and Drake University adjunct professor Kristina Walkup was among Trust staff whose updated book titled "The Use and Manufacture of Tools By Animals" was recently published. (Co-author and Trust scientist Ben Beck is currently working with Drake Students in Rwanda.)
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Long-time reporter/editor outstanding in his field
Drake alumnus Ric Swihart retired from his position as a reporter at the Lethbridge Herald. Swihart was the first Canadian member of the National Association of Agricultural Journalists in the U.S. and was awarded the Centennial Medal by Senator Joyce Fairbairn.
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Santorum joins GOP race for president
Dennis Goldford, Drake political science professor, commented on GOP candidate Rick Santorum's decision to deliver his half-hour announcement speech near the coal mine where his immigrant grandfather worked.
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Tanzania: When American Football Came to Town
A recap of the impact made by Drake football players as part of the Global Kilimanjaro Bowl last month.
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Executive makes time to care for city rose garden
Drake alumna Jane Stampe makes time to tend a rose garden in Palm Springs, despite her busy schedule as managing director of the Americas for IDeaS, a global software company that services the hospitality industry headquartered in Minneapolis. She oversees operations in North and South America.
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Rooms are scarce as big Des Moines weekend approaches
Des Moines hosts the NCAA track and field championships Wednesday through Saturday at Drake University.
Des Moines hosts the NCAA track and field championships Wednesday through Saturday at Drake University. Attendance at that event could hit 40,000 people.
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Global thanks TZ for embracing American football
Players, coaches, staff, families and friends of the Drake University Bulldogs and CONADEIP All-Stars have returned from Tanzania to the United States and Mexico following the highly successful Global Kilimanjaro Bowl.
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Students' skill, knowledge impress Law Day judges
Nearly 400 kindergarten through fifth-grade students from two Des Moines schools participated in inaugural Law Day celebration essay, poster and coloring contests sponsored by ARAG and Drake University Law School.