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Drake Programs Rank Among Best Graduate Schools by U.S. News & World Report

Drake Programs Rank Among Best Graduate Schools by U.S. News & World Report

National survey ranks four Drake programs among the top programs in the U.S. Drake University has been ranked among the top graduate schools in the nation according to the U.S. News & World Report 2025 Best Graduate Schools Rankings. The national survey ranked the University in four programs and more than 10 specialties in law,...

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Business For Good Summit 2025: Drake’s Commitment to Positive Change Continues

Business For Good Summit 2025: Drake’s Commitment to Positive Change Continues

Drake University’s Zimpleman College of Business is pleased to announce the second annual Business for Good Summit, set to take place on Friday, May 2, at the Olmsted Center on Drake’s campus. This year’s summit, sponsored by SGS, will bring together thought leaders and practitioners to explore the intersection of business and positive societal impact....

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Iowans Invited to Nominate Role Models for 2025 Iowa Character Awards

Nominations for the 2025 Iowa Character Awards are now open. The Iowa Character Awards are presented annually by The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center at Drake University and honor individuals and organizations that consistently demonstrate the Six Pillars of Character: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and good citizenship.  “We don’t always get a chance...

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Everything You Need to Know About the 2025 Drake Relays

Everything You Need to Know About the 2025 Drake Relays

From road races, Beautiful Bulldogs, and athletic feats to family-friendly activities, alumni parties, and on-campus events, there is something for everyone during the 2025 Drake Relays presented by Xtream powered by Mediacom.  To help you plan your ultimate Drake Relays experience, we’ve put together this comprehensive guide with the full relay rundown for the community,...

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Drake University Announces Winners of 2025 Alumni Awards

The annual alumni awards recognize outstanding Drake University alumni for their accomplishments and contributions to the Drake community. The Drake University National Alumni Association Board of Directors announced today the 2025 recipients of its annual Alumni Awards. Recipients of this year’s awards include accomplished business leaders, a news media executive, community leaders, and entrepreneurs. The...

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Drake University’s Jerrid Kruse Receives Prestigious Award and Secures Major Grant for Science Education

Des Moines, IA — Drake University is proud to announce that Dr. Jerrid Kruse, a leading science educator, has been honored with the Innovation in Teaching Science Teachers Award from the Association for Science Teacher Education (ASTE). Additionally, Kruse has secured a three-year grant renewal from the William G. Stowe Foundation to support water quality...

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Drake University Celebrates Civic Engagement with 2025 Presidents’ Awards

The Office of Community Engaged Learning at Drake University is proud to announce that three members of its community will be recognized at Hamline University in St. Paul, MN next month with 2025 Presidents’ Awards from Seed Coalition for their outstanding commitment to civic education and community service. Chloe Lepak will receive the 2025 Presidents’...