The Drake Relays are right around the corner and many alumni will return to campus to check out their old stomping grounds—but for law students, the school might look a little different than they remember. This spring, the Drake University Law School kicked off phase one of a three-phase renovation project for Cartwright Hall. Phase...
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Drake University donors make a difference
For many students, receiving an education at Drake University would not be possible if it weren’t for the institution’s robust scholarship and financial aid program. Drake remains affordable and accessible thanks to the generous commitment of its donors. For the past four years, the annual Scholarship Luncheon has given both donors and scholarship beneficiaries the...
Bucksbaum: Balog fascinates, Tyson has students swooning
The 30th Martin Bucksbaum Lecture at Drake University began this month with an emotional appeal about the effects of global climate change, continued with a scientific basis for global warming, and ended with applause—and much discussion of the next Bucksbaum lecturer, an astrophysicist with a rock-star image. The emotion James Balog, a renowned photographer for...
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....
Drake Law hosts 76th Annual Supreme Court Celebration
A 76-year tradition continued this past weekend as Drake Law hosted another successful Supreme Court Celebration. The Supreme Court Celebration is held annually to honor the Iowa Supreme Court for its commitment to justice and legal education and to recognize achievements by students, faculty, alumni and friends.
Kirk Martin honored with International Education Leadership award
Kirk Martin, director of Drake’s Chinese Cultural Exchange program, will be honored with a 25 Years Contribution Award from the Chinese Association of Iowa on Feb. 25. This series of awards recognizes the contributions of individuals or organizations that make a significant contribution to advance or support global learning opportunities. Martin was nominated and selected...
CPHS day focuses on disability services
Thomas E. Pomeranz, leader of industry-leading company University LifeStiles, will deliver the keynote speech on March 5.
Drake Year in Review: 2012
A look back at the amazing things the Drake community accomplished together in 2012.
Don’t miss the 104th Annual Drake Relays
Six alumni reunions, at least 28 Olympic competitors, and record prize purses highlight this year's Relays events.