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.
Category: Official News Releases
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.
Free Drake Choir concert to kick off international tour
The Drake Choir and Chamber Choir will host a concert at 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, to kick off their tour to Latvia, Estonia, and Finland, which begins Thursday, May 19.
Two students offered Fulbright Scholarships for 2016-2017
Two Drake University students have been offered Fulbright Scholarships for 2016-2017. Seniors Emily Enquist and Taylor Donaldson will join a long list of Drake graduates who have received Fulbright Scholarships in recent years.
Drake’s top senior is passionate advocate for equity, devoted mother of two
When Brytani Cavil addresses Drake University’s graduating class of 2016 as the top graduating senior, she aims to inspire more than her fellow students. She hopes to set an example for her two-year-old twins.
Drake joins forces with Creighton, Yahoo! for 3rd annual Murphy Cup marketing student case competition
Students from Drake University and Creighton University participated in the 3rd annual Murphy Cup marketing case competition from March 31 to April 2.
Drake University celebrates the inauguration of 13th President Marty Martin
Drake University formally installed its 13th president, Earl F. “Marty” Martin, during an inauguration ceremony on Thursday, April 28.
Broadcasting student takes internships to the next level through LEAD Concentration
In just three years, Brenna Paukert has completed three internships—two of them with the same TV station in Des Moines. Her second internship at KCCI expanded on the first by focusing on administrative-level work.
Drake Theatre to host ‘The Wild Party’
Drake University Theatre Department roars into the 1920s with Andrew Lippa's risqué prohibition era musical, The Wild Party, from April 28 to May 1.
Marsha Ternus to retire as director of The Harkin Institute for Public Policy and Citizen Engagement
Marsha Ternus will retire as director of The Harkin Institute for Public Policy and Citizen Engagement at Drake University effective June 1.