The author of the national bestseller "Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books" will present the lecture Wednesday, Oct. 27.
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Basketball court at Knapp Center named in honor of alumnus Ron Pearson
Drake University and Hy-Vee Inc. officials gathered recently at the Knapp Center to celebrate the unveiling of Ron Pearson Court.
President Maxwell celebrates successes, emphasizes value of community during Fall Convocation
Maxwell lauded many of the university's successes of the past year at the annual Fall Convocation, an awards ceremony for faculty and staff.
Senior receives scholarship from Actuarial Foundation
Lauren Ford of Kansas City, Kan., is one of 23 students nationwide to receive an Actuarial Diversity Scholarship from The Actuarial Foundation.
Austin named men’s tennis coach at Drake
Evan Austin, an assistant coach the last four seasons at Wisconsin, has been named head men's tennis coach at Drake University.
Rodney Rogers, beloved biology professor, dies at 83
Rodgers, a 51-year professor emeritus of biology at Drake, is remembered for his dedication to biology and teaching.
Taylor named to third Preseason All-American Football Team
Defensive end Dain Taylor will play at the FCS Senior Scout Bowl, a post-season all-star game, in December.
ALUMNI EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 22 ““ LET’S DU LUNCH Drake alumni John Walters and Dave Zawilinski will discuss sports journalism as part of Drake University’s fall Let’s DU Lunch series on Wednesday, Sept. 22. The open-to-the-public event will be held at All Play, 615 Third St. in downtown Des Moines. Networking begins at 11:30 a.m., followed by...
Cowles Library gains comprehensive online search tool
Cowles SuperSearch by EBSCO Discovery Service will search across multiple databases, the library's catalog and Drake's institutional repository.
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito to give Opperman Lecture
Samuel A. Alito Jr. will deliver the 12th annual Opperman lecture at Drake.