Flexible, extended pathway offers work, family balance for aspiring pharmacists (DES MOINES, Iowa—June 12, 2025) Drake University’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is pleased to announce the launch of a new, flexible extended Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) pathway. This innovative six-year program is designed for individuals who aspire to earn their PharmD degree while...
Drake-DMPS partnership to support growth in DMPS Montessori options Drake University announced today the launch of a new Master of Science in Montessori Education program—an initiative designed to support teachers within Des Moines Public Schools (DMPS). The three-year agreement with DMPS is exclusive to Drake University and will serve a new cohort of at least...
Six Drake University students have been selected to serve as Dotdash Meredith apprentices for the 2025-2026 academic year. Assignments this year include editorial, social, and graphic design positions with Southern Living, Real Simple, Midwest Living, Eating Well, Parents, and BHG.com. Dotdash Meredith is the largest digital and print publisher in the country. Students are placed with...
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...
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...
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...
Fourteen new Drake University graduates share their personal experiences about their time on campus. Their diverse stories include examples of the connections they made and the amazing experiences they had during their academic careers. Students from each college and school at Drake are highlighted. View the collection of spotlights.
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...
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...
Previously Morehouse Residence Hall, the new center is home to 150+ student organizations Drake University is pleased to announce the grand opening of the new Johansen Student Center, formerly known as Morehouse Residence Hall. The student center is a gathering space for more than 150 student-led organizations and a launch pad for the next generation...