The U.S. Department of State announced that Drake University will again serve as a host institute for the Mandela Washington Fellowship program, which cultivates vital personal and professional connections between Africa and Iowa.
Category: Official News Releases
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Former Poet Laureate, National Poetry Slam champion co-headline 38th Bucksbaum Lecture
Billy Collins, poet laureate of the United States from 2001 to 2003, and Clint Smith, winner of the 2014 National Poetry Slam, will deliver the 38th Bucksbaum Lecture at Drake University.
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Provost Mattison to discuss disparities in cancer survival, treatment
Drake University Provost Sue Mattison will discuss disparities in treatment and survival among cancer patients during a free public lecture Feb. 17.
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Ten Bulldogs named to Business Record’s Forty Under 40 class
Ten members of the Drake community were named to the Des Moines Business Record’s Forty Under 40 class for 2017.
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Princeton Review names Drake a top university for return on investment
Drake University is among the nation's best colleges for students seeking great academics, outstanding career preparation, and generous financial aid according to The Princeton Review.
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Group extends accreditation of two M.S. in Counseling specializations
The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs has extended its accreditation of two specializations within Drake University’s counseling program.
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Drake SOE hosts Feb. 16 conference on legal developments in special education
The Drake University School of Education will host a day-long conference Feb. 16 on legal developments in the field of special education.
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Drake to host free conference on “demographic opportunities and challenges”
Drake University will host a free conference to understand how local, state, national, and international demographics will change in coming years.
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President Martin’s message on the recent executive order restricting immigration and travel
The following message was sent to campus by Drake University President Marty Martin this morning, regarding the recent executive order restricting immigration and travel:
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Campus Compact and Principal select Drake sophomore Lauren Oreto for new scholarship program
Drake University sophomore Lauren Oreto is among 20 college students from Iowa and California who were selected for the first class of the new Principal Community Scholars Program.