About 50 Drake University alumni, faculty members, and students of Drake's actuarial science program gathered yesterday for an evening of networking and celebration. The annual Actuarial Science Alumni Evening was held in Levitt Hall of Drake's Old Main.
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Drake degree gives significant boost to projected career earnings, according to Brookings Institution data
Drake University alumni fare better than the graduates of Iowa's other four-year colleges and universities on key economic factors, including career earnings, according to new rankings by the Brookings Institution.
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Ternus, Ruans to receive honorary degrees at Drake commencement
Former Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Marsha Ternus and Iowa community leaders and philanthropists John and Janis Ruan will receive honorary degrees from Drake University at the 138th Commencement for bachelor's degree recipients on Saturday, May 16.
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Drake’s libraries adopt new platform for enhanced services
Drake University’s libraries have selected a new integrated cloud-based platform for collections management, purchasing, and patron account management.
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Drake Theatre presents Irish musical “A Man of No Importance”
The Drake University Department of Theatre Arts will present the Irish musical “A Man of No Importance," April 30-May 3.
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Drake University to continue live mascot program
Drake University will soon have a new live mascot. Erin Bell, owner of the late Porterhouse, has formally agreed to direct the live mascot program at Drake.
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Drake joins new Iowa Caucus Consortium
Drake University is part of a new Iowa Caucus Consortium that has been created to highlight Iowa’s first in the nation Caucus status and provide the media, candidates and visitors a meaningful, positive experience while showcasing the state and region.
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Donate your Drake memorabilia
The Office of Alumni Relations has settled into its space in the Drake University Alumni House, which the office’s staff has occupied more than two years now. As they continue to decorate and style the home, they have found a need for authentic Drake memorabilia to fill its nooks and crannies. Do you have a...
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Sturdy ‘Tank’ wins 36th Annual Beautiful Bulldog Contest at Drake University
Tank, a 2-year-old English bulldog from Des Moines, was named Most Beautiful Bulldog at the 2015 contest. Owner Duane Smith adopted him from Craigslist last year.
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CBPA recognizes outstanding students and faculty at awards ceremony
Drake University’s College of Business and Public Administration honored students, faculty, and community leaders for their contributions to Drake and the business community at the college’s annual awards ceremony on Wednesday, April 8.