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Category: Official News Releases
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.
Drake University appoints UW-Green Bay dean Sue J. Mattison as provost
Drake University President Marty Martin, on behalf of the University, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sue J. Mattison to the position of provost.
Adult Literacy Center seeks volunteer tutors
The Adult Literacy Center seeks volunteers to teach basic literacy skills. Training sessions will be held Friday, Jan. 22, and Saturday, Jan. 23.
Legal journalist Dahlia Lithwick to speak at Drake Legal Clinic
Dahlia Lithwick, editor and legal correspondent for Slate magazine, will present “Uncovering the U.S. Supreme Court” on Thursday, Dec. 17.
January Term course teaches leadership skills in the Bahamas
For the fourth year in a row, a group of Drake University students will travel to the Bahamas over January-Term for a leadership course on the high seas.
Wells Fargo awards $200,000 grant to Drake University CBPA
Wells Fargo renewed its longstanding commitment to Drake University’s College of Business and Public Administration with $200,000 in grants to the Professional and Career Development Center and data analytics program.
Drake junior receives Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award
Dylan DeClerk received an "Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy" award from the The Central Iowa Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
