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Five of nine Iowa Supreme Court finalists have Drake Law ties
Drake Law Adjunct Professor Edward Mansfield and four Drake Law alumni are among the nine finalists to be sent to Gov. Terry Branstad for consideration on the Iowa Supreme Court.
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Journalism project Urban Plains highlighted by industry leader
Cision, a leading global provider of public relations software and services, featured Drake's online magazine "Urban Plains" in a recent newsletter to industry professionals.
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Biz Buzz announces $2.5 million gift to Drake from Principal Financial Group
The gift will support Drake's international activities, including recruitment of more international students and faculty and more study-abroad programs.
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Proposed amendment to ban same-sex marriage gets first OK in House
Drake University constitutional law scholar Mark Kende said a proposal to amend the Iowa Constitution to prohibit same-sex marriages raises deep constitutional questions and almost certainly ensures that the measure, if approved, would be headed for the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Zach Johnson gobbles up treats from Drake
Zach Johnson and Lisa Behlmann Cannon received Drake's prestigious Double D Award on Tuesday. The winners called the experience "humbling" and said it brought their Drake experience full-circle. Johnson was even able to enjoy his namesake sandwich at the Manhattan Deli between the festivities.
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Former Bulldog Billy Cundiff named to NFL All-Pro team
Former Drake Bulldog Billy Cundiff of the Baltimore Ravens was named NFL first-team All-Pro at kicker by The Associated Press on Monday.
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A look at the neighborhoods of Des Moines, IA
A freelance writer's profile of Des Moines includes a nod to the nationally recognized Drake Relays, a tradition that celebrates its 102nd year this summer.
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Interviews begin for next Supreme Court justices
Former Drake University faculty member Inga Bumbary-Langston was one of four candidates for the Iowa Supreme Court to be interviewed by a state commission on Jan. 24. A total of 60 applicants applied, including 18 Drake alumni.
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You should get to know… Judy Akre
Judy Akre, program manager in Iowa's Department of Administrative Services, earned her master of public administration at Drake University 30 years after earning her bachelor's degree from another Iowa college, "proving that you are never too old to learn something new."