Category: Official News Releases

Keith Summerville and Gholam Mirafzal accepted Drake's highest faculty honors at the University's undergraduate commencement ceremony.

On Saturday, May 21, the Bulldogs will play the first organized American football game on African continent as part of a trip that involves community service and mountain climbing.

The Pappajohns described themselves as two beneficiaries of the American Dream who firmly believe they have "an obligation to share our good fortune with society and those less fortunate."

Tristan and Skyelar Clubb exceeded their initial fundraising goal of $1,000, thanks primarily to the generosity of their classmates at Holy Trinity Catholic School.

President David Maxwell will blog about his experiences, including cheering on the Drake football team at the Global Kilimanjaro Bowl and climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro.

The loss put Drake's final season record at 34-21.

The honorary degrees recognize the Des Moines philanthropists for their extraordinary support of educational opportunities, entrepreneurial development and art appreciation initiatives.

Four graduating students from the Department of Art and Design are showcasing their work in their senior exhibition, "Connection." A closing reception will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Friday.

The Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications recently voted unanimously to reaccredit the school's undergraduate program.

Drake concluded its season at 21-3, while Illinois moved into the second round with a 17-10 ledger.