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The Wellmark Foundation and Drake University fund six scholarships to John Dee Bright College to show appreciation to health care workers

The Wellmark Foundation and Drake University fund six scholarships to John Dee Bright College to show appreciation to health care workers

Employees and dependents at Broadlawns Medical Center, MercyOne Des Moines and UnityPoint Health – Des Moines are eligible The Wellmark Foundation and Drake University announced today two employees or their dependents from each of three of central Iowa’s health systems will receive scholarships to attend John Dee Bright College at Drake University. The Wellmark Foundation...

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Drake University Theatre Arts presents ‘It Shoulda Been You’

Drake University Theatre Arts presents ‘It Shoulda Been You’

Drake University Theatre Arts presents It Shoulda Been You written by Barbara Anslemi and Brian Hargrove. Showtimes are March 31–April 2 at 7:30 p.m. and April 3 at 2 p.m. in the Performing Arts Hall at the Harmon Fine Arts Center on Drake University’s campus. Face coverings are not required but encouraged. Tickets are available...

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Mandela Washington Fellowship returns to Drake University in summer 2022

Mandela Washington Fellowship returns to Drake University in summer 2022

Drake University is proud to announce its selection as an Institute Partner for the 2022 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. Beginning in mid-June, Drake will host 25 of Africa’s bright, emerging business leaders for a six-week Leadership Institute, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. The Mandela Washington Fellowship, the flagship program of...

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Drake Law donors generate $11.8 million in initial phase of comprehensive campaign

Drake Law donors generate $11.8 million in initial phase of comprehensive campaign

Drake University Law School announces that The Ones: Drake’s Campaign for the Brave & Bold has raised $11.8 million against the $20 million Law School goal. Gifts will enhance the Law School’s efforts to produce the next generation of outstanding Drake lawyers. The Law School is celebrating several leadership gifts that will create new student...

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Leadership gifts push Drake’s comprehensive campaign total to $125 million milestone 

Leadership gifts push Drake’s comprehensive campaign total to $125 million milestone 

Beneficiaries include new University Center capital project, Drake Athletics, Refugee Law Clinic Drake University announced today that The Ones: Drake’s Campaign for the Brave & Bold has raised $125 million against its $225 million goal.  “Thank you to the generous donors who have already contributed to The Ones, placing their trust in our vision,” said...

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Crystal Everett

Voices of Drake: Crystal Everett

Tell us about yourself.I’ve always described and identified myself as a Black woman. As I continue to stand in the power of my Black womanhood, two of my most important roles are as a wife to my husband of five years, Marquis, and mother to our 4-year-old daughter, Mari. Professionally, I have worked in the...

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Black History Month

Voices of Drake: Leslie Jackson

Tell us about yourself.My name is Leslie Jackson and I have been an occupational therapist for 40 years. I have worked predominately with children and their families in school settings, hospitals, home health, and as a private contractor. Occupational therapy (OT) has been very good to me and allowed me to do things I never...

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Winners of Social Impact Awards for Research and Outreach Unveiled by Drake’s College of Business and Public Administration

Winners of Social Impact Awards for Research and Outreach Unveiled by Drake’s College of Business and Public Administration

The first winners of the CBPA Social Impact Research and Outreach Awards were announced today by Drake University’s College of Business and Public Administration. This new program recognizes college faculty and staff who tackle pressing issues facing society through their scholarship as well as their work in the community and around the globe. Each of...

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Black History Month

Voices of Drake: Michael Blake

This Q&A is part of the story series Voices of Drake that highlights the diversity, ambition, and passion of the incredible people who make up our campus community. In honor of Black History Month, we will be sharing a collection of interviews to spotlight Black voices in our community. This week’s story introduces Michael Blake, sophomore...

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David J. Noble Foundation grants $1 million to Drake’s business school to enhance Noble Center learning space and create opportunities for more students

David J. Noble Foundation grants $1 million to Drake’s business school to enhance Noble Center learning space and create opportunities for more students

The College of Business and Public Administration at Drake University announced that it has been awarded a four-year $1 million grant from the David J. Noble Foundation to ensure that the Noble Center at the business school continues to be a state-of-the art learning space and to provide new resources that will open more doors...