For more than a century, Des Moines Public Schools and Drake University have partnered in ways big and small to support the education of students in Iowa’s capital city. Today that partnership took another step forward as the two educational institutions broke ground together on the DMPS Community Stadium at Drake University. “This is a win...
Drake University’s College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences (CPHS) is pleased to announce that Ally Klein, third-year student pharmacist, and Kayla Olstinske, second-year student pharmacist, were selected as the inaugural recipients of the Nita Pandit Student Research Award. This award honors CPHS students who are involved in hands-on research with a CPHS faculty member. Dr....
The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences‘ annual Alumni Achievement Awards were presented at Health Professions Day (formerly Pharmacy and Health Sciences Day) on February 24, 2022. This year’s outstanding alumni included Young Alumni Achievement Award Recipient Becca Mahnesmith and Alumni Achievement Award Recipients Angie Nelson and Jill Noehren. “Our 2022 Alumni Achievement Awardees are...
After a rigorous review, Drake University’s College of Business and Public Administration (CBPA) has received an extension of its accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International). The prestigious accreditation recognizes Drake’s continued commitment to high academic quality, measurable student success, relevant business programs, and positive impact on society. The CBPA...
The Martin Bucksbaum Distinguished Lecture Series will take place April 6, 2022, at 7 p.m. at the Knapp Center on Drake University’s campus. Presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham will deliver the lecture. The event is free and open to the public. “We are thrilled for the return of Drake University’s most celebrated lecture series,” said...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...