Drake University’s Zimpleman College of Business is proud to announce the most recent cohort of students named to the Dean’s Honor Roll for Social Impact. A total of nine students performed and recorded at least 20 hours of community service throughout the Fall 2023 semester. Students also provided reflections on the impact of their volunteerism...
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A Look Behind the Scenes at the CNN Republican Presidential Debate
Serving as a hub for national politics, CNN once again selected Drake University to host a nationally televised presidential debate on January 10, 2024—this time a GOP primary debate between former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, five days before Iowa’s first-in-the-nation caucuses. From transforming Drake’s Sheslow Auditorium into a nationally...
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Voices of Drake: Jalani Jackson
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 introduces...
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Drake’s Ron and Jane Olson Institute for Public Democracy establishes practitioner in residence program
$1 million gift from Patty and Jim Cownie will support new programming and initiatives Drake University is excited to announce a generous $1 million gift from Patty and Jim Cownie that will allow the Ron and Jane Olson Institute for Public Democracy to establish the Patty and Jim Cownie Practitioner in Residence program. The Cownie’s...
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Drake University to Host 2024 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders
Drake University is proud to announce its selection as an Institute Partner for the 2024 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. Beginning in mid-June, Drake University will host 25 of Africa’s bright, emerging business leaders for a six-week Leadership Institute, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. The Mandela Washington Fellowship, the flagship program...
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Voices of Drake: Ruwayda Egal
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 introduces...
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Shaping our Future: A Message from President Marty Martin, February 2024
Dear Bulldog community, We are in a period of rapid change in higher education across the United States. But we have a plan to emerge stronger—to achieve the full potential of what our University is capable of at a time when our students and society most need what we do best. In the last decade,...
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Voices of Drake: Munachi Okuagu
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 introduces...
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Roscoe Jones, Jr. Named Dean of Drake University Law School
Nationally recognized attorney brings decades of government relations and public policy experience to Drake Law School, building upon its strong 150-year history Drake University is excited to welcome Roscoe Jones, Jr. as Dean of its Law School, effective July 1, 2024. Jones will become the 22nd dean of the Drake Law School. He joins Drake...
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Drake University enters new year of The Ones campaign with strong momentum
Major capital projects funded, $52 million committed to scholarships as campaign reaches $216 million As 2024 gets underway, Drake University is reflecting on the generosity of its donors demonstrated throughout The Ones: Drake’s Campaign for the Brave & Bold. Drake is excited to announce the University has reached $216 million of its $225 million goal...