The Office of Community Engaged Learning at Drake University is proud to announce that three members of its community will be recognized at Hamline University in St. Paul, MN next month with 2025 Presidents’ Awards from Seed Coalition for their outstanding commitment to civic education and community service. Chloe Lepak will receive the 2025 Presidents’...
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Drake University Provost Sue Mattison Announces Retirement
A national search for Drake’s next provost is set to begin in the fall After nearly a decade of service to Drake University, Provost Sue Mattison has announced her plans to retire at the end of the 2025–2026 academic year. A national search for Drake’s next provost will begin at the start of the Fall...
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Drake University’s Adams Leadership Institute Receives National Excellence Award
Drake University’s Donald V. Adams Leadership Institute received top honors from NASPA, showcasing the University’s commitment to student leadership development and success. The Adams Leadership Institute was selected by NASPA, the national association for student affairs professionals in higher education, as the Gold Award Winner and the Grand Silver Award Winner (the highest award tier)...
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Drake University Awarded the Presidential Medal of Merit from Kosovo’s President
Drake University has been honored with the Presidential Medal of Merit from the Republic of Kosovo, a prestigious award bestowed by the President of Kosovo to recognize individuals or organizations for their significant contributions to the nation. Ryan Wise, dean of the Drake University School of Education, traveled to Pristina, Kosovo, and attended a formal...
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2025 Social Impact Awards winners named by Zimpleman College of Business
The 2025 winners of the Social Impact Research and Outreach Awards were announced today by Drake University’s Zimpleman College of Business. This annual program recognizes college faculty and staff who tackle pressing issues facing society through their scholarship and work in the community. Each of the three winning submissions will receive an award made possible by Larry...
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Keys to Excellence Season Finale with Winston Choi
Winston Choi, associate professor of piano and the head of the piano program at Roosevelt University’s Chicago College of Performing Arts, is the final featured guest artist of the 2024–2025 season of Drake University’s Keys to Excellence Piano Series on Monday, March 31, at 7:30 p.m. in Sheslow Auditorium. Admission is free. Professor Choi will...
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Voices of Drake: Tre’ Montague
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 recognition and celebration of Black History Month, we will be sharing a collection of interviews to spotlight Black voices in our community. This week’s story highlights Drake senior Tre’...
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Drake University Receives Grant for Water Quality Laboratory Expansion and Updates
Drake University announced it is the recipient of a $175,000 grant from the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust. The grant will go toward updating and expanding an existing water quality laboratory in Olin Hall and tripling the number of students who can be served by the lab. The existing 300-square-foot water quality laboratory will be...
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JJ Moses to receive Robert D. and Billie Ray Character Award
The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center at Drake University has named JJ Moses as the 2025 Robert D. and Billie Ray Pillar of Character Award recipient. JJ Moses will accept the award on April 11 at The Ray Center’s All-Star Evening in West Des Moines. An All-Star Evening is presented by Hy-Vee and benefits...
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Drake University Board of Trustees reappoints President Marty Martin for a 3-year term
Drake University is pleased to announce that the Board of Trustees has unanimously voted to extend President Marty Martin’s contract to serve as Drake’s president for an additional three years, securing his leadership through the end of the University’s 2029 fiscal year (June 30, 2029). The decision was finalized during a special session held this...