Madison Glennie, a Drake golf standout and straight-A student, was a finalist for the highly prestigious Rhodes Scholarship this year.
Category: Official News Releases
International expert to discuss North Korean nuclear threat on Dec. 4
A senior fellow for Korea studies at the nonpartisan Council on Foreign Relations will deliver a free public lecture on the North Korean threat.
Outstanding art alumna receives rent-free studio space through new Drake initiative
Drake alumna Betsy Hart is the first recipient of a University fellowship that offers recent art graduates one year of rent-free studio space at Des Moines' Mainframe Studios .
Central Iowa execs graduate from Executive Education Center’s Leading Others program
Fifteen executives from 13 central Iowa organizations recently graduated from the Executive Education Center at Drake University’s Leading Others program. The intensive 18-month program enhances participants’ ability to lead organizations through times of stability and change. Sixty percent of the program’s participants experienced a promotion or significant increase in responsibilities while enrolled in the program....
Keys to Excellence series showcases Drake pianist Nicholas Roth
Nicholas Roth, professor of piano at Drake University, will present the next concert in the Keys to Excellence series. The Nov. 27 concert also features Drake senior Pablo Valladares.
Which medicines are safe and effective for children? Professor’s new book has the answers.
A new book by Edward Bell, professor of pharmacy practice, answers parents’ most common questions about the safety and effectiveness of medicines for children.
Drake, Bravo announce findings of Regional Cultural Assessment
During a joint presentation on Wednesday, Bravo Greater Des Moines (Bravo) and Drake University announced the findings of a fifteen-month long Regional Cultural Assessment.
Drake Theatre presents musical “Runaways,” Nov. 16-19
Drake University Theatre’s first musical of the season explores the lives of runaway children in "Runaways," Nov. 16-19.
Four Drake students awarded Iowa Space Grant scholarships
Four Drake University students have been awarded the prestigious NASA sponsored scholarship through the Iowa Space Grant Consortium (ISGC) for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Brian Hardin named Drake University Director of Athletics
Des Moines native Brian Hardin has been named Drake University’s director of athletics, President Marty Martin announced today. He will join the Bulldog staff on Dec. 11 as the 17th athletic director in University history.