Drake University and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Iowa announced last week that Drake’s campus will be home to a new Club location that provides after-school and summertime services to hundreds of K–12 youth. The Gregory & Suzie Glazer Burt Club, to be located near the southwest corner of 25th St. and Forest...
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Drake students win Principal marketing challenge for second straight year
For the second consecutive year, Drake University students won a marketing competition that pits them against teams from five other Iowa universities to solve a real and timely challenge for Principal Financial Group.
Fischer shatters 39-year-old track record, set before the Blue Oval was blue
When Drake senior Reed Fischer crossed the finish line at the Drake Relays presented by Hy-Vee on Thursday, he broke a school record that has stood since long before Drake’s famed Blue Oval was blue.
Seeking: Iowans with exceptional character
The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center is accepting nominations until May 9 for the Iowa Character Awards, which annually recognize individuals, organizations, and communities who demonstrate good character.
Drake students, organizations earn state awards for community impact
Iowa Campus Compact honored several members of the Drake community today when they announced the winners of this year’s Engaged Campus Awards.
Mixed-use development will feature views of iconic Old Main
Drake University has agreed to sell two parcels of University-owned land to Nelson Construction & Development, which plans to build a hotel, market-rate apartments, and urban-style row houses on the site.
Prudence dazzles as winner of 38th annual Beautiful Bulldog Contest at Drake University
Prudence, a two and-a-half year old English bulldog owned by Angela and Tom Miller of Des Moines, won the 38th annual Beautiful Bulldog Contest at Drake University.
Drake pianist teams up with Euclid Quartet for concert in Sheslow Auditorium
Nicholas Roth, professor of piano, will join forces with the internationally acclaimed Euclid Quartet in a free performance Sunday, April 30, in Drake's Sheslow Auditorium.
Drake Relays kicks off with 38th annual Beautiful Bulldog Contest® on Sunday, April 23
Forty bulldogs from 10 states will compete to be the official 2017 Drake Relays mascot during the Beautiful Bulldog Contest at Drake University on Sunday, April 23.
Dean’s statement in memory of David J. Noble
Terri Vaughan, dean of the Drake University College of Business and Public Administration, issued the following statement in memory of philanthropist David J. Noble.