Category: DU in the News

Drake University senior Haley Jenkins lives rent-free at a local retirement home in exchange for regular vocal music performances.

An innovative master's program developed by Drake University and the Des Moines Public School District trains a cohort of predominately white instructors to help students who come from very different backgrounds.

"Drake University has hosted more political-related events this presidential campaign season than perhaps any other college in the state of Iowa," reports WPVI-TV News in Philadelphia, Penn.

The $500 million Powerball jackpot on Jan. 6 was the fourth largest prize in that game's history. Maryann Huey, assistant professor of mathematics, says there is no strategy that can increase the 1 in 292 million chance of winning.

Drake University trustees David W. Miles and Larry Zimpleman outline best practices for a governing board's most significant responsibility: selecting a new president.

The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center at Drake University and The Des Moines Register are co-presenting a free panel discussion January 13 on the state of civil discourse in politics.

Drake senior Eddye Vanderkwaak came up through the foster system and will graduate from Drake on Dec. 19.

Drake alumna Michaela Gibson Morris is one of 12 journalists from across the country to receive a national reporting fellowship on health care issues.

Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa has named Drake University alumna Beth Shelton as Chief Executive Officer of the organization.