Joseph Jones, a Drake alumnus and former legislative assistant to retired U.S. Senator Tom Harkin, has been hired as executive director of The Harkin Institute for Public Policy and Citizen Engagement.
Category: Official News Releases
In memory of “Doc” Coleman, alumni embrace endless possibilities
Drake University will dedicate William S.E. Coleman Studio Theatre in honor of one of the university's most longstanding and beloved theatre professors. Coleman, who passed away last year, taught at Drake for 36 years.
Volunteers ‘desperately’ needed as Adult Literacy Center celebrates its 40th year
Drake University's Adult Literacy Center is in need of volunteers to tutor adults and help them learn to read, write and comprehend.
Drake CBPA honors graduate students of the year
Drake University’s College of Business and Public Administration held its Graduation and Awards Celebration at West End Architectural Salvage for graduate students on Thursday, May 5.
Drake to host Graduate & Professional Programs Expo
Drake University will host a Graduate & Professional Programs Expo for students and working professionals who are considering a graduate-level education.
Drake University statement on Drizzy’s Oct. 4 concert in Des Moines
Drake University students have lobbied for years to #BringDrakeToDrake, and we’re eager to welcome this talented singer and songwriter to our hometown.
Zenith Chamber Music Festival returns with free performances in Des Moines
Zenith Chamber Music Festival returns August 16-20 with free concerts in venues including the Salisbury House, Jasper Winery, Des Moines Art Center, and Drake University’s Sheslow Auditorium.
Drake alumnus accepted to JET Program
Recent Drake alumnus Jason Withington will teach English in Japan for up to five years as a participant in the JET Program.
Alumna’s cosmetics company wins Iowa entrepeneurship contest
Drake University alumna Kelsi Ziemann recently was honored as one of the state’s top young entrepreneurs during the John Pappajohn Student Entrepeneurial Venture Competition.
Drake’s Pi Alpha Alpha chapter inducts new members
Drake University’s chapter of Pi Alpha Alpha, a global honor society for Public Affairs and Administration, inducted 40 new members and recognized a few students with special honors during an awards ceremony last month.