Drake University’s Zimpleman College of Business is proud to announce the most recent cohort of students named to the Dean’s Honor Roll for Social Impact. A total of nine students performed and recorded at least 20 hours of community service throughout the Fall 2023 semester. Students also provided reflections on the impact of their volunteerism...
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Drake’s Zimpleman College of Business rated among top schools for societal impact
Zimpleman announces societal impact focus areas, joins global business school initiative In the most recent Positive Impact Rating (PIR) survey of perceptions of business schools’ positive societal contributions, Drake University students rated the Zimpleman College of Business at a Level 4 Transforming Schools category. This places the school in the second-highest tier of PIR-rated schools...
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Drake University to expand Martin Bucksbaum Lectureship Series
Drake Establishes Business Track of Historic Series, Announces Inaugural Lecture Drake University is excited to announce the expansion of the Martin Bucksbaum Lectureship Series. Under the expansion, the University will now have two lectureship tracks—the original Bucksbaum Distinguished Lectureship and a newly launched Bucksbaum Lectureship in Business, which is made possible by an additional gift...
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Drake University reappoints Dean Hernandez to lead Zimpleman College of Business
Hernandez’s leadership moves Des Moines’ business college towards preparing students for a higher purpose With his initial contract set to expire this fall, Drake University leadership has reappointed Alejandro Hernandez as dean of the Zimpleman College of Business. The decision follows an impressive list of accomplishments in his first three years as dean, all guided...
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Zimpleman College of Business Announces members of the Spring 2023 Dean’s Honor Roll for Social Impact
The most recent cohort of students to receive recognition for making service a priority during their college experience was announced today by Drake University’s Zimpleman College of Business. A record 16 students performed and recorded at least 20 hours of community service throughout the Spring 2023 semester. In total, these students completed more than 500...
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A New Chapter for Drake’s Executive Education Program
As Drake University continues its efforts of leveraging higher education to make a positive difference in the world, the University is excited to announce its Executive Education program will now live under the Zimpleman College of Business. This strategic decision comes after Drake University reflected on the program’s vision as well as the prospective students...
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Success of initiative to enable students in Drake’s actuarial science program to earn credit for Society of Actuaries exams leads to expansion for 2023–2024
Drake University has received approval from the Society of Actuaries (SOA) to expand its University-Earned Credit (UEC) program offerings. This will enable students in the University’s School of Actuarial Science and Risk Management to earn credit for a broader range of SOA exams by attaining required UEC scores in related courses. The SOA’s Exam FM (Financial Mathematics)...
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2023 winners of Social Impact Awards for Research and Outreach unveiled by Drake University’s Zimpleman College of Business
The 2023 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 and around the globe. Each of the five winning submissions will receive an award—valued...
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Drake University announces the Larry and Kathleen Zimpleman College of Business
College of Business and Public Administration named after significant Iowa business leader Larry Zimpleman and his wife, Kathi Zimpleman, both Drake alumni Click para Español Drake University has named its College of Business and Public Administration the Larry and Kathleen Zimpleman College of Business (Zimpleman College of Business) in celebration of the Zimpleman’s decades long...
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Drake University anuncia la creación de Larry and Kathleen Zimpleman College of Business
Colegio de negocios y administración pública lleva el nombre de Larry Zimpleman, importante líder empresarial de Iowa, y de su esposa, Kathi Zimpleman, ambos exalumnos de Drake. Click for English Drake University ha bautizado su colegio de negocios y administración pública con el nombre de Larry and Kathleen Zimpleman College of Business (Zimpleman College of...