A new book by Drake University Associate Professor of Political Science Rachel Paine Caufield provides a pictorial history of Iowa's first-in-the-nation caucuses.
Category: Official News Releases
‘Inspirational’ pharmacy student joins Tour for Diversity in Medicine
Andrea Prince-Gomez, a third-year Drake University pharmacy student from Ferguson, Mo., has been accepted to the Tour for Diversity in Medicine, a program that advocates for students from underrepresented populations to join healthcare fields.
Drake to host Iowa Brown and Black Presidential Forum for Democratic candidates
For the second time this election cycle, the Democratic presidential candidates will take the stage in Drake University’s Sheslow Auditorium to discuss issues of vital interest to voters.
Anderson named dean of Drake University Law School
Jerry Anderson, the Richard M. and Anita Calkins Distinguished Professor of Law, has been named dean of Drake University Law School, effective July 1, 2016.
Drake music major becomes ‘youngest senior living resident in Iowa’
Drake University senior Haley Jenkins will live rent-free at Deerfield Retirement Community this semester in exchange for a little musical entertainment.
Drake seeks individuals and host sites for Iowa Community Health AmeriCorps Program
Drake University in partnership with the Healthiest State Initiative is seeking host sites and AmeriCorps members for the new Iowa Community Health AmeriCorps Program (ICHAP), a grant-funded health program in the state of Iowa.
Kiplinger’s names Drake University a 2016 Best Value
Kiplinger's Personal Finance placed Drake University at No. 36 on its list of the 100 best values in private universities for 2016.
Summer institute, pilot project aim to increase diversity at Drake Law
Drake University Law School has been selected to host a summer pre-law institute for minority, low-income, and disadvantaged students. Five qualified students will be enrolled at Drake Law.
Drake signs partnership agreement with University of Havana in Cuba
Officials at Drake University and the University of Havana have signed a long-term agreement to enhance the academic experience and maximize the educational opportunities that arise from blossoming relations between the United States and Cuba.
Ray Center and DM Register to host panel discussion on civility in politics
The Ray Center at Drake University and The Des Moines Register will co-present a January 13 panel discussion on the state of civility in politics.


