David L. Wolper, who produced the landmark 1977 television series "Roots," studied liberal arts at Drake in 1949.
Category: eBlue Newsletter
Drake design exhibit explores impact of food on climate
The exhibit was inspired by research statistics about the relationship between food, fossil fuels and global warming.
Journalism grad writes for one of Time’s 50 Best Websites
Andrea Zimmerman, JO'98, is associate editor for Babble.com, a multifaceted parenting website.
Basketball brothers launch clothing company for charity
A clothing line launched by former Drake basketball star Klayton Korver, BS'08, and his brother Kyle, a guard for the Chicago Bulls, is making a difference in cities across the country.
Former Drake basketball players signed to professional, international teams
Drake graduates and former teammates Adam Templeton and Josh Young recently signed contracts to play for professional basketball teams outside of the United States.
Drake custom license plates now available
Drake University recently launched its custom line of collegiate license plates in the state of Iowa.
Thomson named Drake head women’s tennis coach
Paul Thomson was head men's and women's coach at Brevard College in Brevard, N.C., the last five seasons.
Students create wiki, request photos for Drakepedia building photo archive
Students are looking for personal photos, taken in 1990 or earlier, of current or razed Drake buildings.
Men’s soccer earns first-ever NSCAA preseason national ranking, predicted to place fourth in MVC poll
The team also earned favorable predictions and honors from TopDrawerSoccer.com and the Missouri Valley Conference.
Drake ranks high in quality, undergraduate teaching
U.S. News and World Report magazine again recognized Drake for its reputation for quality and strong undergraduate teaching.