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Zimpleman College of Business Recognizes Dean’s Honor Roll for Social Impact Recipients for the 2025 Spring Semester 

Zimpleman College of Business Recognizes Dean’s Honor Roll for Social Impact Recipients for the 2025 Spring Semester 

Drake University’s Zimpleman College of Business is pleased to honor the latest cohort of students named to the Dean’s Honor Roll for Social Impact. In the Spring 2025 semester, four students collectively contributed approximately 165 hours of community service.   To receive this recognition, each student completed and recorded a minimum of 20 hours of volunteer...

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5 Summer Camps at Drake University for High School Students with Diverse Interests 

From business, journalism, or healthcare to vocal performance and faith—there’s something for everyone  Drake University offers a variety of summer camps aimed at high school students who want to explore careers and grow their skills in the arts, journalism, faith, health sciences, or business while immersing themselves in a college campus and preparing for the...

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Drake Announces Leadership Transition at Zimpleman College of Business

Drake Announces Leadership Transition at Zimpleman College of Business

Alanah Mitchell Appointed to Dean in Planned Succession of Alejandro Hernandez Drake University announced today that as part of a planned succession, Alejandro Hernandez will step down from his position as dean of the Zimpleman College of Business to serve as an associate professor within the College. Alanah Mitchell, who currently serves as associate dean...

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CHARACTER COUNTS! expands early childhood resources into 1,687 additional Iowa classrooms

CHARACTER COUNTS! expands early childhood resources into 1,687 additional Iowa classrooms

Expansion made possible by $530,000 in grants to The Ray Center at Drake University The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center at Drake University—the global hub for CHARACTER COUNTS!—is proud to announce that new early childhood resources were provided to 1,687 early childhood and kindergarten classrooms in Polk County. With this expansion, the program’s reach...

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A Guide to Drake University’s 158th Commencement Ceremonies: May 16–17

A Guide to Drake University’s 158th Commencement Ceremonies: May 16–17

Peggy Fisher and Larry Stelter will receive the prestigious Drake Medal award. Drake University will award 1,230 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees at its 2025 spring commencement ceremonies. Drake will host the undergraduate ceremony at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 17, and the graduate and doctoral ceremony will follow at 2 p.m. Both ceremonies will...

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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....