Category: Official News Releases

Iowa Juneteenth Observance is recognizing Russell Lovell II, professor of law at Drake University Law School, as Citizen of the Year. This is one of the most prestigious honors offered by the organization. The honor is given to Iowans who have done extraordinary work to better the community. Lovell’s list of awards and accomplishments is...

In May 2012, Sydney Kronkow—now a third-year law student at Drake University—landed a legislative internship with the Title Guaranty Division of the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA). As part of her internship, Sydney was assigned the task of reviewing and redrafting Chapter 16.92 of the Iowa Code, which governs the Title Guaranty’s Mortgage Release Certificate Program....

Jerry Foxhoven, executive director of the Drake Legal Clinic, recently received a grant from the Internal Revenue Service in the amount of $85,000 per year for the next three years to continue operating the Drake Law Tax Clinic. The Drake Law Tax Clinic first opened in 2012 with a grant of $75,000. Foxhoven says the...

The library directors of Drake University, Grinnell College, Grand View University, Central College, and Simpson College officially announced the formation of the Central Iowa Collaborative Collections Initiative (CI-CCI) earlier this month. Teri Koch, collection development coordinator for Cowles Library at Drake University, and Pam Rees, director of the Grand View University Library, first became interested...

With many thanks to State Senator Jack Hatch, Drake students in two Leadership Education and Development (LEAD) courses recently visited the Iowa Capitol for a special meeting with state government officials. After learning of the water bottle ban on Drake’s campus, which was initiated by the LEAD 190 class, Hatch organized the trip to thank...

Students from the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Drake University received numerous local, regional, and national awards at competitions this spring. Both individual and collaborative projects in magazines, public relations, and broadcasting journalism were recognized. “All of these contests are judged by industry professionals,” says Kathleen Richardson, director of the School of Journalism...

The Drake University National Alumni Association recently appointed seven new members to its Board of Directors. These new board members will serve as liaisons between Drake alumni and the University. The seven new members include: • David Beall, BN’81, President of the Bizability Group • Kevin Bell, LW’11, Assistant County Attorney for Polk County, Iowa...

More than 50 faculty and staff members were recognized for their dedication and commitment to Drake at the Drake University Spring Faculty and Staff Recognition Event. The event took place on Tuesday, May 7 in Parents Hall of the Olmsted Center. The celebration honored Drake employees who have reached 20, 25, 30, or 35 years...

Megan Blanford and Courtney Howell were selected as two of the 21 recipients of the College Women’s Leadership Award, a national award for social activism and political engagement. The award recognizes emerging young leaders from across the nation who have exhibited outstanding leadership skills and a commitment to social activism or political engagement. In addition...