Nine Drake alumni and one current graduate student landed spots on the Des Moines Business Record “Forty under 40” list. The group is made up of 40 local business leaders under the age of 40 who have demonstrated impressive career achievements and unparalleled community involvement.
Category: Official News Releases
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New partnership gives low-income students a pathway to higher education and a career
Drake University President David Maxwell announced today the university will partner with Principal Financial Group (PFG), Des Moines Public Schools, and the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines to implement a pilot program called the STEM Pathway Initiative.
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Drake Chamber Choir tours England
The Drake Chamber Choir, the most select of the University's four choruses, is currently touring England.
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Drake University/Community Chorus begins spring rehearsals
Starting Jan. 28, the Drake University/Community Chorus will begin rehearsals for an April 13 concert. The chorus is open to Drake students, faculty, staff, and the public, and does not require an audition.
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Remembering the beloved mascot Porterhouse
Porterhouse, the official live mascot of Drake University, died Sunday afternoon according to his owners, Kevin and Erin Bell. The 8-year-old bulldog was a fixture at Drake athletic and university events since his crowning as Beautiful Bulldog in 2009.
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Drake University celebrates annual Scholarship Luncheon
Nearly 100 students enjoyed the chance to meet and thank their generous donors at the lunch held in Parents Hall.
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Drake University holds fall commencement
The December commencement will mark the 135th commencement ceremony in Drake’s history, and will include both graduate and undergraduate students from all colleges and schools.
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distinctlyDrake campaign exceeds $155 million
The capital campaign, which launched in 2010, was designed to propel the University to its place as one of the nation’s best institutions of higher learning.
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Drake University Archives dedicated
The Drake University Archives will eventually provide access to the papers of prominent Iowa political leaders, including U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin and Gov. Robert Ray.
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Free documentary screening and discussion will explore race and education
Community and education leaders participating in the 6:30 p.m. panel discussion include Drake University Provost Deneese Jones.