Professor Robert Stensrud was awarded the Collier Baker Endowed Professorship, a four-year award that carries a stipend and research fund, by the Drake Board of Trustees on Oct. 7.
Category: School of Education
‘Historic moment’: Drake celebrates first new academic buildings since 1993
Drake University held a ribbon-cutting ceremony this weekend to celebrate the University’s first new academic buildings since 1993.
Documentary and Panel Discussions Offered
The East Asian Studies minor is pleased to announce the viewing of the documentary film, TYRUS. TYRUS is Pamela Tom’s tour-de-force documentary about the late Tyrus Wong, a Guangzhou-born, L.A. based visual artist and his personal and professional journey navigating racial bigotry in 20th century America. Tom’s film includes illuminating interviews and commentary from Wong himself...
Drake third among Midwest regional universities in 2018 U.S. News rankings
Drake University is one of the Midwest’s best universities, with an exceptional commitment to undergraduate teaching, according to U.S. News & World Report 2018 "Best Colleges" rankings released today.
Students thrive in beautiful new academic buildings
As the fall semester picks up steam at Drake University, students are effusive in their praise of Drake’s two new academic buildings. Collier-Scripps Hall and the Science Connector Building opened this fall as the centerpiece of Drake’s $52 million STEM@DRAKE initiative.
Collier-Scripps Hall Opens its Doors
The School of Education has a new home at the heart of campus. Read all about the new Collier-Scripps Hall which opened its doors just in time for the first week of classes.
Pence named director of applied behavior analysis program at Drake University
Sacha Pence has been named director of Drake's applied behavior analysis program, effective August 21, 2017.
Symposium helps students of color plan for college
Fifty Des Moines Public Schools students will participate in a week-long symposium at Drake University to discuss the unique challenges that students of color face when preparing for college.
Drake launches master’s program in applied behavior analysis
Drake's new master’s program in applied behavior analysis is a major step toward meeting the significant demand for certified behavior analysts in Iowa.
Sally Beisser Chosen as a Levitt Distinguished Professor
The Ellis and Nelle Levitt Distinguished Professorship has long been an important way to recognize and reward superior performance by Drake University faculty members. Only one new Levitt Professor was selected this year, and it was given to Sally Beisser, Professor in the School of Education. The criteria for selection included teaching effectiveness as demonstrated by...