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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,...

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Voices of Drake: Ashley Díaz-Alegría

Voices of Drake: Ashley Díaz-Alegría

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 University to Host Banned Books Week Events Highlighting Intellectual Freedom  

Drake University to Host Banned Books Week Events Highlighting Intellectual Freedom  

As part of a collaborative effort between Drake University and local Des Moines organizations to observe Banned Books Week on October 5–11, Drake University’s Cowles Library and School of Education will present two sessions that highlight and celebrate intellectual freedom. Here is a preview of the week’s events, hosted at Drake University.  Tuesday, Oct. 7,...