Congratulations to nine members of the Drake community who were named to the Des Moines Business Record’s “Forty Under 40” class for 2015.
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STEM Explorers Program Benefits Des Moines High School Students
Three major Des Moines institutions will kick off an innovative pilot program today designed to give talented high school students a pipeline to higher education and employment in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
Drake’s marketing program ranked one of the most valuable in the nation
Drake University offers one of the most valuable marketing degrees in the nation, according to a new list by College Factual. The higher education ranking website said Drake’s undergraduate marketing major is the 14th best value in the nation. The list, featured recently by USA Today College, assigned value rankings by comparing estimated average starting salaries and mid-career salaries...
Drake CBPA accepting applications for new graduate-level certificate programs
The Drake University College of Business and Public Administration is accepting applications for certificate programs that allow students and working professionals to add advanced credentials to their resumes without pursuing a degree.
Drake board approves new academic programs, launch of $65 million STEM initiative
The Drake University Board of Trustees recently approved new degree programs in mathematics, science, education, technology, and health sciences while taking initial steps to further enhance the University’s programming through $65 million in new construction and renovation.
Berkshire Hathaway scholar to give annual accounting lecture
“Berkshire Beyond Buffett: The Enduring World of Values” will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6.
Young entrepreneurs present their startups to Lorentzen Hatchery sponsor at Drake University
Four groups of Drake University students who received funding for startup businesses through the Lorentzen Student Hatchery last spring will present final updates on their ventures.
Industry leaders to speak at public roundtable on retirement readiness and auto insurance at Drake University
A group of leading insurance and financial services experts will gather at Drake University next week to educate Iowans on retirement readiness and the changing environment of personal auto insurance.
Drake M.B.A. program voted best in the metro for eighth year in a row
Business Record readers voted Drake’s Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) program as best in the metro area for the eighth year in a row in the publication’s “Best of Des Moines” survey.
Drake University welcomed into CFA Institute University Recognition Program
The Drake University College of Business and Public Administration (CBPA) is the most recent university to be welcomed into the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute University Recognition Program.