Planned activities and partner integration expand upon Panama as a global outpost for Drake Drake University football student-athletes are traveling to the Republic of Panama this month to participate in a unique study abroad opportunity as part of a three-credit travel seminar called Panama and the Global Economy—designed in partnership with Drake’s Zimpleman College of...
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Drake University announces $28M gift commitment
The Ones: Drake’s Campaign for the Brave & Bold passes goal of $225 million Drake University announced today that alumnus and Board of Trustees member Greg Johansen, PH’76, and his wife, Cie, are committing a transformative gift of $28 million to the University. This historic commitment is the largest gift to The Ones campaign to...
A guide to Drake University’s 156th commencement ceremonies on May 18–19
Drake University will award 1,121 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees at its 2024 commencement ceremonies. The undergraduate ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. on Sunday, May 19, and the graduate ceremony will follow at 2 p.m. Both ceremonies will take place in the Knapp Center (2601 Forest Avenue, Des Moines, IA)and be presided over...
SJMC Monday Memo – May 13, 2024
SJMC Finals Destress Event We know how stressful finals can be, so join us on Tuesday, May 14, from 1-3pm in Meredith 124C for board games and card games. Bring your friends for some friendly competition and take your mind off all the finals stress. Women in journalism club Please take a moment to...
Drake University appoints Erik Maki as new dean of the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Drake University has selected Erik Maki, an accomplished and long-time faculty member at the University, as the next dean of its College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Maki will begin his role as dean July 1. “I am delighted that Dr. Maki will lead the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences,” said Drake University Provost...
SJMC Monday Memo – May 6, 2024
SJMC Earns ACEJMC Accreditation (again)! The Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC) approved SJMC’s re-accreditation, passing the SJMC on all eight standards. Their report cited our “extraordinarily engaged student body” and “seemingly limitless professional opportunities for students within proximity of the school’s capitol city location, supported by faculty networks and a...
SJMC Monday Memo – April 29, 2024
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the SJMC Relays Reunion on Saturday night. See more photos on our Instagram and Facebook accounts. Jill Van Wyke retirement gift Many on-campus colleagues weren’t able to make it to Jill Van Wyke’s retirement party during Relays this weekend to sign her going-away gift — a print...
SJMC Monday Memo – April 22, 2024
SJMC Refresh is May 16 Join us May 16 for the SJMC Refresh, a unique event for communications professionals where SJMC professors will be sharing what is new and noteworthy in their fields. Join us for sessions on debunking misinformation, video editing fundamentals, social media trends, corporate communication, AI and more. Sign up here. Students...
Relays Rundown: Your Complete Guide to the 2024 Drake Relays
Whether you’re a current student, returning alumni, or avid Bulldog supporter, there is something for everybody during the 2024 Drake Relays presented by Xtream powered by Mediacom. What’s New Returning for its 114th year, the Relays will feature a record 16 events for potential Olympians, including a ‘Thursday Night Throwdown’ competition for both men...
U.S. News & World Report ranks Drake Law School #82 in Best Law School Rankings
Drake University Law School was ranked among the top law schools in the nation in the newly released U.S. News & World Report 2024 Best Law School rankings. The latest ranking at #82 reflects a six-point advancement in placement from the previous year. The annual rankings evaluate institutions on their graduate job placement, faculty resources, academic...