Drake students now have access to a new state-of-the-art collaborative learning space with industry-standard business tools, thanks to a generous $1.5 million gift from American Equity founder and Drake University supporter David J. Noble.
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Jordan Concert Series features world-renowned tenor James Valenti
The Jordan Concert Series continues Oct. 17 with a free concert by internationally acclaimed tenor James Valenti and pianist Danielle Orlando.
Drake to unveil new live mascot Thursday
Drake University will unveil its newest live bulldog mascot during a special campus event Thursday.
Simon to lecture on “How Food Recovery Can End Hunger”
Visionary social entrepreneur Ben Simon will present “Waste Not, Want Not: How Food Recovery Can End Hunger in the 21st Century" at Drake University on Tuesday, October 13.
Pappajohn Awards luncheon celebrates entrepreneurship
Business, higher education, nonprofit, and government leaders celebrated the 10th annual John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Venture Competition Awards during a luncheon in Levitt Hall.
Drake Theatre presents “Blood Wedding”
Drake University’s Theatre Department kicks off its 2015-2016 season with “Blood Wedding" by Frederico García Lorca from October 8-11.
Drake, Campbell presidents make high-“steaks” pigskin agreement
The presidents of Drake University and Campbell University have forged a high-“steaks” agreement in advance of their teams’ gridiron matchup on Saturday, Oct. 3.
Eagleton Poll director joins Harkin Institute’s political expert team
Drake University, a capital of political events and expertise leading into Iowa’s first-in-the-nation caucuses, has deepened its pool of campaign experts. Drake’s Harkin Institute for Public Policy and Citizen Engagement recently added Rutgers University political science professor David Redlawsk as its Drake Mabry Fellow. Redlawsk will draw on his considerable knowledge as director of the...
First Year Seminar finalist for community grant
A First Year Seminar titled “I Want to Ride My Bicycle: Cycling and Social Change” is one of 121 finalists for a Wellmark Foundation Community Kickstarter grant.
Adult Literacy Center seeks volunteer tutors
The Adult Literacy Center at Drake University will hold volunteer tutor training sessions on Friday, Sept. 25, and Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Drake University School of Education, 3206 University Ave.