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...
Drake University is pleased to announce that Professor Megan Brown has been appointed as the new Dean of John Dee Bright College. Brown succeeds Craig Owens as the second dean of the two-year college program that awards associates degrees in two main tracks: Business, Organization, and Professional Studies or the Integrated Arts, Sciences and Humanities....
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...
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...
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,...
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,...
Drake University was ranked the top private school in Iowa for the third year in a row by The Wall Street Journal’s 2026 College Pulse Rankings. The University ranked #2 among all Iowa institutions and was among the top 200 in the U.S. of more than 580 ranked institutions. This recognition comes just one week...
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,...
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,...