Still walking on clouds after winning the Masters and the AT&T Classic, Zach Johnson returned to his alma mater today for a reception and news conference following a celebration at the State Capitol where Gov. Chet Culver proclaimed May 24 "Zach Johnson Day" in Iowa.
Category: Official News Releases
Drake’s Summer Observatory Programs Start June 8
The intriguing topic of whether discoveries can still be made on Earth will be explored during the summer series of Friday evening public presentations at the Drake Municipal Observatory.
Two Drake Grads Selected to Join Teach For America
Recent Drake graduates Taylor Corley and Jeremy Holtan have been selected to join Teach For America along with other outstanding college graduates nationwide chosen from nearly 19,000 applicants.
Drake Donates Furniture to Nonprofit Groups across Iowa
Approximately 25 trucks converged at Drake University this week to load up used furniture from residence halls for a variety of nonprofit organizations across Iowa.
Two Drake Students Win Best Undergraduate Paper
Drake students Skyler Nesheim of Altoona and Luong "Louis" Hoang won an award for best undergraduate paper at the 40th annual Midwest Instruction and Computing Symposium, hosted by the University of North Dakota.
Drake’s School of Journalism Announces Shift in Leadership
Patricia Prijatel, director of Drake's School of Journalism and Mass Communication and the E.T. Meredith distinguished professor of journalism, has retired at the close of the 2006-07 academic year. Kathleen Richardson (pictured), associate professor of journalism, has been named the school's new director.
Drake’s Raysociety to Hold Annual Celebration May 30
Drake University’s RaySociety, which promotes lifelong learning for people of retirement age, will hold a year-end celebration on Wednesday, May 30, for all members and prospective members.
Drake Embraces More Than 1,300 New Alumni
Drake University welcomed a total of more than 1,300 students into the ranks of alumni this past weekend during three ceremonies marking the commencement rites of passage.
Klugman Receives Drake’s Highest Teaching Award
Drake University has awarded its highest teaching award to Stuart Klugman, the Principal Financial Group distinguished professor of actuarial science.
Larson Becomes First Two-Time Recipient of Drake’s Top Mentorship Award
Drake University has awarded its highest mentorship award, the 2007 Madelyn M. Levitt Mentor of the Year Award, to Lon Larson, the Ellis and Nelle Levitt professor of pharmacy administration.