Hank Vogel, a student in the Drake University Undergraduate Science Institute’s summer research program, discovered a new population of rare Blanding’s turtles during a recent survey of reptiles and amphibians at Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt in northeast P
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Learn to Make Beautiful Music at Drake University This Fall
The Drake University Community School of Music is still taking applications for its 16-week fall session and Young Violinist Program, which begin Monday, Aug. 28.
Drake’s Newspaper Finishes Above the Fold in National Contest
The Associated Collegiate Press recently recognized Drake University’s student newspaper, The Times-Delphic, as one of the nation’s top college publications.
Drake Moves Up in U.S. Rankings as a Best Value
Drake University advanced to seventh in the "Great Schools, Great Prices" rankings and gained sole possession of fourth place in the overall rankings of 142 Midwest Universities.
New ‘Eco House’ Plants Seeds of Environmentalism on Drake Campus
Drake University’s “eco house” is opening its doors to six students this month.
Experts Say Gardening Can Fight Childhood Obesity and Other Health Issues
Working under the notion that a garden in every school can combat some of the serious health problems facing children, the nation's most influential garden policy experts will descend on Des Moines next month for the first-ever summit to discuss the socia
Drake Presents 37 (Abridged) Plays by Shakespeare in One Night
A trio of Drake University faculty and alumni will present all 37 of William Shakespeare's plays -- in less than two hours -- in performances on Sept. 8 and 9.
Carry a Tune Back to Dear Ol’ Drake: Drake University Community School of Music Begins Fall Sessions Aug. 28
The Drake University Community School of Music is set to begin its 16-week fall session on Aug. 28. DUCSOM offers individual instruction for children and adults at all levels in piano, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, harp, organ and music theory.
Drake Offers Scholarships for High School Cello, Other Music Lessons
The Drake University Community School of Music is offering scholarships for individual instruction for young musicians for the academic year beginning this fall.
Drake Jazz Students Jump Jets, Jive Around Europe
The Drake University Jazz Ensemble I recently returned from a European tour, where students performed at one of the continent’s oldest and largest jazz festivals in Montreux, Switzerland.