For the third consecutive year, students at Drake University’s Zimpleman College of Business rated the College as a Level 4 ‘Transforming School’ in the 2025 Positive Impact Rating (PIR) survey. This distinction places the College in the second-highest tier of business schools worldwide for its perceived positive societal contributions. The Zimpleman College of Business is...
Drake University, in partnership with Iowa Public Radio (IPR), announced today that Kai Ryssdal will be the featured speaker for the 3rd Annual Bucksbaum Lectureship in Business. Ryssdal is the host and senior editor of the nationally syndicated financial news program Marketplace, which can be heard weeknights at 6:30 pm on IPR News or via...
Drake University’s Zimpleman College of Business is pleased to honor the latest cohort of students named to the Dean’s Honor Roll for Social Impact. In the Spring 2025 semester, four students collectively contributed approximately 165 hours of community service. To receive this recognition, each student completed and recorded a minimum of 20 hours of volunteer...
Alanah Mitchell Appointed to Dean in Planned Succession of Alejandro Hernandez Drake University announced today that as part of a planned succession, Alejandro Hernandez will step down from his position as dean of the Zimpleman College of Business to serve as an associate professor within the College. Alanah Mitchell, who currently serves as associate dean...
“The New Workplace: Employee Alignment in Remote-First, Office-Forward, and Hybrid Work Organizations” is Available Now for Preorder. DES MOINES, IA – As organizations around the world continue to redefine how, where, and why work gets done, a groundbreaking new book is helping leaders navigate the complexities of the evolving workplace. The New Workplace: Employee Alignment...
Drake University’s Zimpleman College of Business is pleased to announce the second annual Business for Good Summit, set to take place on Friday, May 2, at the Olmsted Center on Drake’s campus. This year’s summit, sponsored by SGS, will bring together thought leaders and practitioners to explore the intersection of business and positive societal impact....
The 2025 winners of the Social Impact Research and Outreach Awards were announced today by Drake University’s Zimpleman College of Business. This annual program recognizes college faculty and staff who tackle pressing issues facing society through their scholarship and work in the community. Each of the three winning submissions will receive an award made possible by Larry...
Drake University’s Zimpleman College of Business is proud to recognize the most recent cohort of students named to the Dean’s Honor Roll for Social Impact. During the Fall 2024 semester, nine students collectively contributed approximately 270 hours of community service. To earn this distinction, each student dedicated and documented at least 20 hours of volunteer...
Greg Hoffman to discuss creating powerful brand experiences through emotional storytelling Drake University is excited to announce Greg Hoffman, former Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of Nike, as the second speaker of the Bucksbaum Lectureship in Business series. The lecture will take place on Nov. 14 at the Knapp Center at 7 p.m. The event is...
Drake University students are marking a significant milestone in financial education and real-world investment experience. The Krause Fund, an undergraduate student-managed equity fund, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with impressive results that have consistently outperformed real-world investment fund market benchmarks. Established in 1998 through a generous donation made by renowned Des Moines businessman and philanthropist,...