In an article accompanied by a video, Marsha Ternus, director of the Harkin Institute at Drake University, discusses the future for Iowa's Supreme Court.
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Drake graduate students write leadership book, launch party Aug. 11
The doctoral cohort studying educational leadership at Drake University’s School of Education (SOE) wrote a comprehensive leadership book that is now available for purchase worldwide. Barbara Kellerman, Harvard professor and noted leadership expert wrote the foreword for the book. The cohort will celebrate with a book launch and party this Sunday, Aug. 11 at 3...
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Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs and Drake University Announce Partnership to Enhance Access to Governor Ray’s Papers
The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs and Drake University today announced a new partnership that will provide enhanced access to former Governor Robert D. Ray’s papers. The partnership will allow for a significant portion of the papers to be on loan at the Drake University Archives, along with being able to begin the digitization process. Alongside...
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Old School Photo: Dolph Pulliam, then and now
Dolph Pulliam, former director of community outreach and development, retired on May 31 after 24 years of service to Drake University. Pulliam began his professional career at Drake in 1989, but the basketball legend, media pioneer, and Drake Neighborhood community ambassador made his mark on the University 20 years earlier when he graduated as one...
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Middle school students attend App Camp at Drake University
On Monday, June 10, Drake University will kick off two, weeklong App Camps for middle school students. Participants will learn the basics of computer science through the development of Android application software in a series of interactive activities. “One of the main goals of the camp is to plant some seeds amongst the younger generation...
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Harkin Institute Bios and Photos
About David Maxwell David Maxwell has been president of Drake University since May of 1999. He was director of the National Foreign Language Center in Washington, D.C., from 1993 to 1999, after serving as president of Whitman College from 1989 to 1993. He is a member of the Executive Committee of the Business/Higher Education Forum...
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Harkin Institute: Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ How much will this cost and how is the University paying for it? The anticipated fundraising target for the Institute and Archives, including an endowment, is $10 million. The Institute will be a powerful vehicle in carrying out Drake University’s mission of engaged citizenship and in implementing our current Strategic Plan’s powerful focus on...
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Drake students receive Goldwater Foundation Scholarship and honorable mention
Drake University students John Emmons and Adam Riesselman are recent recipients of the Goldwater Foundation Scholarship award, a prestigious scholarship for students pursuing careers in the fields of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering. Emmons and Riesselman were selected from more than 1,000 students nominated nationwide. Additionally, Zachary Kadow, also a Drake student, received an honorable...
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Timothy R. Franson to receive Weaver Medal of Honor
The highest honor given by Drake’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, the Lawrence C. and Delores M. Weaver Medal of Honor, will be presented to Dr. Timothy R. Franson during a ceremony on Wed., April 24. Franson, PH’74, will deliver the annual Weaver Lecture at the ceremony, which will be held at 2:00 p.m....