The Drake University Department of Theatre Arts will present The American Plan by Richard Greenberg, beginning Thursday, Feb. 26.
Category: Official News Releases
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Nine honorees have Drake ties in Business Record’s “Forty Under 40” list
Congratulations to nine members of the Drake community who were named to the Des Moines Business Record’s “Forty Under 40” class for 2015.
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Keys to Excellence Concert features Israeli pianist Asaf Zohar
Israeli pianist Asaf Zohar will perform a free concert Feb. 22 at Drake University as part of the Keys to Excellence series.
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STEM Explorers Program Benefits Des Moines High School Students
Three major Des Moines institutions will kick off an innovative pilot program today designed to give talented high school students a pipeline to higher education and employment in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
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Beautiful Bulldog Contest Registration Open
Registration for the 2015 Beautiful Bulldog Contest is now open for entry and will remain open until Monday, March 9. Any and all proud owners of English bulldogs are welcomed to enter. Around one hundred contestants enter the event each year. Due to such a large number of Beautiful Bulldog hopefuls, there will be a...
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Adult Literacy Center Volunteer Training Set For Feb. 13-14
The Adult Literacy Center at Drake University is seeking volunteers eager to change the lives of local adults by helping them achieve basic literacy (reading, writing, and/or speaking) skills. A tutor training will be held on Friday, Feb. 13 and Saturday, Feb. 14 at the Drake University School of Education, 3206 University Ave. Volunteers will...
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Vice President Biden to Visit Drake University on Thursday, Feb. 12
Vice President Joe Biden will travel to Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, on Thursday, Feb. 12 to deliver remarks on the Administration’s economic policies.
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President Maxwell Accepts Senior Fellowship at Association of Governing Boards
Drake University President David Maxwell has accepted a position as Senior Fellow at the Association of Governing Boards, a national association centered on governance in higher education. The year-long, renewable fellowship will begin July 1, 2015, following a 16-year presidential tenure marked by significant improvements in Drake’s national stature, academic profile, financial position, and strategic...
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Drake University Master of Science in Counseling Receives National Accreditation
The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Programs (CACREP) last month issued new programmatic accreditation to Drake's Master of Science in Counseling specializations for clinical mental health counselors and school counselors.
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Drake Named One Of Nation’s Top 200 College Values
Drake University is among the nation's best colleges for students seeking great academics, outstanding career preparation, and generous financial aid according to The Princeton Review.