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Category: Official News Releases
Anderson Gallery exhibition closing reception to highlight student work
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.
Drake University’s School of Journalism and Mass Communication earns reaccreditation, praise from national agency
The Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications recently voted unanimously to reaccredit the school's undergraduate program.
Men’s tennis falls to Illinois in NCAA Tournament, 4-0
Drake concluded its season at 21-3, while Illinois moved into the second round with a 17-10 ledger.
Drake students to bring recycling program to Roosevelt High School
Three Drake environmental science and policy students will visit Roosevelt High School on Friday, May 13, to present a strategic recycling plan they developed in and partnership with the high school students as a senior capstone project.
Emmenecker, Johnson sandwiches square off in ESPN competition
ESPN recently launched a "Fanwich" contest, highlighting dishes from across the country that are named after or inspired by athletes.
Pioneering alumna to deliver Law School commencement address Friday
Romonda D. Belcher, a 1995 Drake Law graduate and veteran prosecutor, was appointed Iowa's first female African-American judge last fall.
Drake to host student-created sexual assault conference
The conference will be an opportunity to share ideas and practices on the sensitive subject with other students and sexual assault prevention advocates across the state.
Drake student body president receives Oreon E. Scott Award
Samantha Haas was presented with the award in recognition of her excellence in scholarship, leadership, service and involvement.
Drake students win National Association of Broadcasters Show competition
Four SJMC students chronicled their experience at the National Association of Broadcasters Show in Las Vegas and made daily videos of their journey.