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...
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Drake to Welcome Former Nike CMO as Fall Bucksbaum Speaker
Greg Hoffman to discuss creating powerful brand experiences through emotional storytelling Drake University is excited to announce Greg Hoffman, former Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of Nike, as the second speaker of the Bucksbaum Lectureship in Business series. The lecture will take place on Nov. 14 at the Knapp Center at 7 p.m. The event is...
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Iowa Architectural Foundation to Host Meredith Hall Celebration Event
“Celebrating Meredith Hall: a Mies Masterpiece Renewed” will be presented by the Iowa Architectural Foundation and the Drake University School of Journalism and Mass Communication on October 12 at 7 p.m. Des Moines, IA – September 30, 2024 — The Iowa Architectural Foundation and the Drake University School of Journalism and Mass Communication are proud...
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Voices of Drake: Karle Rosales Gearhart
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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Drake Students Celebrate 25 Years of Investment Success with Krause Investment Challenge
Drake University students are marking a significant milestone in financial education and real-world investment experience. The Krause Fund, an undergraduate student-managed equity fund, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with impressive results that have consistently outperformed real-world investment fund market benchmarks. Established in 1998 through a generous donation made by renowned Des Moines businessman and philanthropist,...
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Drake Leads in 2025 U.S. News & World Report National University Rankings
Drake named a top 200 school, and #1 in Iowa for “Best Value School” Drake University was once again ranked among the top 200 best colleges in the nation — this time in the U.S. News and World Report national university rankings, competing against the largest universities in the country. The news comes just weeks after...
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Drake Welcomes the Most Diverse Entering Student Class in University History
Highest percentage of diversity, first-generation, and Pell-eligible students on record As students across the country settle into a new school year, Drake University is welcoming new undergraduate students to campus — and it is the most diverse group of students in the University’s 143-year history. The University is proud to report the diversity of the...
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Keys to Excellence opens season with pianist Ilia Radoslavov
Ilia Radoslavov, head of the keyboard area at the Illinois Wesleyan University School of Music, will present the opening concert of the 2024–2025 season of the Keys to Excellence Piano Series on Monday, Sept. 30, at 7:30 p.m. in Sheslow Auditorium at Drake University. Admission is free. Radoslavov will also present a public masterclass on...
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The Wall Street Journal ranks Drake University as #1 Private School in Iowa
Return on investment of a Drake education among top 3 percent in the nation Drake University was ranked the top private school in Iowa for the second year in a row and among the top 200 best colleges in the U.S. by The Wall Street Journal’s 2025 College Pulse Rankings. Among all Iowa schools, Drake...
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Drake University Welcomes 14 New Faculty Members for the Fall 2024 Semester
Drake University begins the fall semester with 14 new faculty members. The new faculty join a robust team of educators—92% of whom hold the highest degrees in their field—dedicated to helping Drake achieve its mission of preparing students for meaningful personal lives, professional accomplishments, and responsible global citizenship. “It is my great pleasure to welcome...