Phillip Chen, the Ellis and Nelle Levitt Distinguished Professor of Art at Drake University, has been awarded a 2018 Guggenheim Fellowship, which recognizes individuals who have demonstrated exceptional capacity for productive scholarship or exceptional creative ability in the arts.
Category: Faculty and Staff Accomplishments
Mirla Criste prepares for ‘transcendent’ Drake directorial debut
Assistant Professor Mirla Criste makes her directorial debut at Drake University this week with Drake Theatre's "The Trojan Women," which runs April 5-8.
Beyond words: Knepper, Kalmanson publish book on ineffability
A new book by two members of the Drake University faculty was inspired by that which cannot be expressed in words.
McCarthy edits new book on Japanese foreign policy
Mary McCarthy, associate professor of politics and international relations at Drake University, recently edited an interdisciplinary volume on Japanese foreign policy.
Study: Gender stereotypes can decrease performance on cognitive tasks
Cultural stereotypes about women and money may carry tangible and unconscious psychological consequences, according to a recent study conducted by Drake University Assistant Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience Jill Allen.
Department of Defense honors two ITS staff members with Patriot Awards
Two members of the Drake University Information Technology Services department were honored for providing extraordinary support to a colleague who serves in the Iowa National Guard and Reserve.
Meet Vince Kenney, conductor of the ‘raucous’ Bulldog Brass
Bulldog Brass brings the noise for Drake Basketball, and Vince Kenney is there to lead them. "You’re almost a DJ for the whole event," he says. "You’re calling up the right tune at the right time."
Roth publishes book on neuroscience’s role in American legal system
Martin Roth, associate professor of philosophy at Drake University, recently published Philosophical Foundations of Neurolaw, which discusses neuroscience and the role it can play in the American legal system.
Mori receives Immigrant Entrepreneur Leadership Award
Associate Professor of Music Akira Mori received the Immigrant Entrepreneur Leadership Award during the Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit (IES) on Nov. 18.
City bus to feature art by Associate Professor Ben Gardner
A city bus in the Des Moines Area Regional Transit (DART) system will be wrapped in the artwork of Benjamin Gardner, Drake University associate professor and department chair of art and design.