The Drake University Board of Trustees has approved a proposal from the University administration to name the new playing field in the revitalized Drake Stadium Johnny Bright Field in memory of one of the finest all-around athletes to play not only at Dra
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Marathon to run through revitalized Drake Stadium on Oct. 15
The IMT Des Moines Marathon announced today that it is partnering with Drake University to add the school's campus and venerable Drake Stadium, home of the Drake Relays, to the course of the Full Marathon.
Note from the editor
Blue is coming to a mailbox near you. Greetings and salutations from your favorite alma mater, Drake University! The mild winter here in Iowa has us thinking spring already and to Bulldog faithful that means two very important things – the Drake Relays and class reunions. Also, keep watching your mailbox in early April for...
Business college, journalism school add new majors
Students in the School of Journalism and Mass Communications and the College of Business and Public Administration have a slew of new offerings for majors and concentrations.
Drake celebrates Black History Month
From cultural celebrations to academic discussions, Drake University and the Coalition of Black Students at Drake continue a plethora of events scheduled to celebrate Black History Month throughout February.
Legal Clinic receives $15,000 to help children in need
Drake University has received a $15,000 grant for the Joan and Lyle Middleton Center for Children's Rights at the Drake Legal Clinic from the Greater Des Moines Community Foundation's Community Impact Fund.
Former Coastal Corp. exec re-joins Drake Board of Trustees
A retired senior vice president with Coastal Corp. has rejoined the Drake University Board of Trustees as a trustee emeritus.
Class of ’74 remembers Karbeling with leadership fund
During Pharmacy Day, the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences also recognized the late Jerry Karbeling, PH'74, who died in 2005. Karbeling owned and operated Big Creek Pharmacy located in Polk City, Iowa.
Exhibit documents pain of childhood abuse through adolescent art
Through the most wrenching pain shines the light of hope. That is the theme of "Trauma Reflected in Art," an art show of works and essays created by students at the Iowa Juvenile Home in Toledo, Iowa.
Drake to honor three outstanding educators
Three outstanding educators will be honored Thursday, Feb. 16, by the Drake University School of Education at the school's Annual Alumni Awards Dinner in Parents Hall at Olmsted Center.