Drake consistently ranks in the top of its peer group for academic quality, but is 10th in cost of tuition. The peer group of private master’s universities in the Midwest consists of: Bradley University Butler University Creighton University Drake University Duquesne University John Carroll University Marquette University University of Dayton University of Evansville University of...
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Drake music fraternity wins national award
Drake's music fraternity for women, Sigma Alpha Iota, recently received the Katherine Becker National Collegiate Chapter Achievement Award.
Drake Hillel to host Pre-Hanukkah Party
The party will feature Klezmer music by the Java Jews along with traditional Hanukkah foods such as potato pancakes and jelly doughnuts.
Drake student receives national music award
Micah Wright, 18, a senior at Drake, is one of 140 young artists selected nationally to participate in the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts youngARTS program.
Drake musical theatre students to present free cabaret performance
Students will perform numbers from musicals including "Guys and Dolls," "Rent" and "Sweeney Todd."
Drake holds tuition increase to lowest percentage in a decade
Drake is committing a minimum of $44 million in institutional scholarships and grants for next year to help students pay for their education.
Neil Hamilton on short list for agriculture secretary
The director of Drake's Agricultural Law Center has been suggested as a "sustainable choice for the next U.S. Secretary of Agriculture."
Drake Law School Mediation Team places second in international tournament
One of Drake Law School's mediation teams recently won second place in the International Mediation Tournament in London, England.
Drake law student who survived 9/11 talks to middle school students about courage
Darren Harkins of Waukee, Iowa, told students about the 9/11 terrorist attacks and encouraged them to serve their communities.
Guest violinist to perform energetic works at Drake
Distinguished violinist Felicia Moye will present a guest recital at 8 p.m. on the Jordan Stage in Sheslow Auditorium.