Drake University is one of the Midwest’s best universities, with an exceptional commitment to undergraduate teaching, according to U.S. News & World Report 2018 "Best Colleges" rankings released today.
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Category: Official News Releases
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The Comparison Project begins new lecture series on miracles
On Sept. 14, visiting assistant prof. Karen Zwier will deliver the first lecture in a new two-year series on the theme of miracles.
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Alumni gift creates $700,000 scholarship fund for pharmacy students
A $700,000 gift from the estate of Drake alumni Jim and Joyce McLuen will provide scholarships for pharmacy students.
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Tiny home project will have big impact on Des Moines
More than 100 members of the Drake University community will pitch in next week on a project to benefit homeless individuals in Des Moines.
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Students thrive in beautiful new academic buildings
As the fall semester picks up steam at Drake University, students are effusive in their praise of Drake’s two new academic buildings. Collier-Scripps Hall and the Science Connector Building opened this fall as the centerpiece of Drake’s $52 million STEM@DRAKE initiative.
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Historian Douglas Brinkley to deliver 39th Bucksbaum lecture
Presidential historian and environmental conservationist Douglas Brinkley will deliver the 39th installment of the Martin Bucksbaum Distinguished Lecture Series on November 14.
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Pence named director of applied behavior analysis program at Drake University
Sacha Pence has been named director of Drake's applied behavior analysis program, effective August 21, 2017.
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Drake University to celebrate first-year move-in day
More than 300 students, faculty, and staff members will help Drake’s incoming Class of 2021 move into the residence halls on Wednesday, Aug. 23.
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Symposium helps students of color plan for college
Fifty Des Moines Public Schools students will participate in a week-long symposium at Drake University to discuss the unique challenges that students of color face when preparing for college.
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Athletic Director Sandy Hatfield Clubb to leave Drake University
After more than a decade at the helm of Drake University Athletics, Sandy Hatfield Clubb will be leaving the university, effective this Friday. She has accepted a senior partner position with the Pictor Group, an intercollegiate athletics consulting firm, effective Aug. 7.