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Keys to Excellence 2025-2026 Season Continues with Phenomenal Duo

Keys to Excellence 2025-2026 Season Continues with Phenomenal Duo

The next concert in the Keys to Excellence Piano Series will feature an extraordinary chamber music experience with world-renown pianist Marta Aznavoorian and violinist Janet Sung on Monday, Nov. 10, at 7:30 p.m. in Sheslow Auditorium. Admission is free. In addition to the concert, Aznavoorian will present a public masterclass on Sunday, Nov. 9, at...

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$4 Million Alumni Gift Establishes Endowed Chair in Drake Biology Department

$4 Million Alumni Gift Establishes Endowed Chair in Drake Biology Department

Drake University announced the creation of the Clifford (“Cliff”) G. Rea Endowed Chair in Biology, which was made possible by a $4 million gift from the late alumnus Clifford G. Rea, AS’60. Professor David Senchina, Ph.D., is the inaugural chairholder. Rea, a graduate of the Drake Biology Department, established the endowment to provide flexible, long-term...

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Drake University Announces Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Program in Panama 

Drake University Announces Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Program in Panama 

Ciudad del Saber grows with addition of Drake University as affiliated member  Drake University—a top-ranked private U.S. institution with 144 years of excellence—announced today the launch of a new program in Panama City, Panama, following the signing of a formal agreement between the University and Ciudad del Saber. Students will be able to pursue a career-defining accelerated three-year Bachelor of Science in Data Analytics with a minor in Artificial Intelligence from Drake’s new location at Ciudad...

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Drake Student Wins First Place In Prestigious Pacemaker Awards

Drake Student Wins First Place In Prestigious Pacemaker Awards

Recent Drake University graduate Cassandra Schoene was recognized as a national leader in Social Media Reporting in the Associated College Press’s annual Pacemaker Awards, one of the most prestigious national college media contests in the country. Schoene was awarded first place in Social Media Reporting for her six-part TikTok series for Urban Plains, the Drake...

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Drake University Appoints Kelly Bruhn Dean of the School of Journalism and Mass Communication

Drake University Appoints Kelly Bruhn Dean of the School of Journalism and Mass Communication

Drake University has promoted associate dean Dr. Kelly Bruhn, APR, to lead the School of Journalism and Mass Communication as its next dean. Bruhn will assume the role July 1, 2026, following the retirement of the current dean, Dr. Catherine M. Staub. Bruhn will serve as the ninth dean of the School of Journalism and...

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Drake Student Media Wins Big at College Media Association Awards

Drake Student Media Wins Big at College Media Association Awards

Drake University student media organizations set a new University record in this year’s College Media Association Pinnacle Awards, nabbing seven first place finishes, including Feature Magazine of the Year and Weekly Newspaper of the Year. “These wins are a testament to the excellent work Drake students produce on a regular basis,” said Catherine Staub, dean...

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Voices of Drake: Rosa Castillo

Voices of Drake: Rosa Castillo

This Q&A is part of the story series Voices of Drake that highlights the diversity, ambition, and passion of the incredible people who make up our campus community. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we will be sharing a collection of interviews to spotlight some of the amazing people in our community who identify as Hispanic, Latino,...

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Voices of Drake: Alondra Flores-Espino

Voices of Drake: Alondra Flores-Espino

This Q&A is part of the story series Voices of Drake that highlights the diversity, ambition, and passion of the incredible people who make up our campus community. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we will be sharing a collection of interviews to spotlight some of the amazing people in our community who identify as Hispanic, Latino,...