Drake PhD student Thomas Ahart named assistant superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools. Ahart will oversee a wide range of teaching and learning functions, including curriculum, assessment, ELL, early childhood education, special education and gifted and talented programs.
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What’s next for news
Chris Snider just completed his first full year as instructor of practice in multimedia journalism at Drake. We asked him how he carries over his past experience as a newsroom innovator to inspire the next generation of journalists and communicators.
A proactive prescription
When medications expire, what should you do? Pharmacy faculty and students offer advice on safe medication disposal.
Research and rescue
Drake Law Library faculty collaborated on a new book in a Legal Research Series.
Lessons from the Chinese Market
In June, three Drake University students traveled across the globe to China to study business practices in one of the most complex emerging economies in the world.
Bulldogs in paradise
This November, the Bulldogs will take part in the 12th Annual Paradise Jam tournament, hosted by the University of the Virgin Islands in St. Thomas.
Sports authorities
Several new additions to Drake’s athletics coaching staff will bring experience and enthusiasm to their sports.
Student-athlete academic accomplishments
Seven Drake student athletes have recently earned accolades for academic excellence.
NCAA Track and Field Championship photos
View an online photo gallery of the 2011 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships, held at Drake University in June.
Congratulations, Class of 2011
Drake welcomed more than 1,400 new members to the alumni network on May 14, following the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degree commencement ceremonies held in the Knapp Center.