Caucus locations have been announced for the four Republican precincts and one Democratic precinct that meet on Drake's campus, Feb. 1, 2016.
Category: Official News Releases
Des Moines doctor to speak on the effects of aging on the brain
A local specialist on Alzheimer’s disease and dementia will kick off a six-month speaker series educating the public on issues related to aging.
CNN to host Democratic presidential candidates for Town Hall at Drake University
For the third time this campaign cycle, the Democratic presidential candidates will take the stage in Drake University’s Sheslow Auditorium to discuss issues of critical importance to voters.
Hundreds of post-millennial students to visit Drake’s campus for Youth Issues Summit
Hundreds of young people from around the country will participate in a Youth Issues Summit at Drake University on Jan. 16 as part of a three-day Iowa visit organized by Mikva Challenge.
Professor publishes pictorial history of the Iowa caucus
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.
‘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.


