Drake University’s pharmacy program, part of the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, ranked in a fourth-place tie in the 2024 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Graduate Schools.” Drake’s score in the rankings was 3.1 on a 5-point scale. The U.S. News & World Report rankings for pharmacy schools are based exclusively on...
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Drake’s occupational therapy program achieves #1 in Iowa and top 20% US News & World Report ranking
Drake University’s Occupational Therapy Program ranked #1 in Iowa and in the top 20% of all programs nationally in the 2024 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Graduate Schools.” Drake’s score in the rankings was 3.1 on a 5-point scale, placing it 53rd out of 263 programs. This recognition underscores the program’s...
SJMC Monday Memo – April 8, 2024
Building Brands, Empowering Entrepreneurs: A Conversation with Emily Steele Join us Wednesday, April 10, at 7 p.m. to hear from Emily Steele, BN’12, Drake alum and the CEO & co-founder of Hummingbirds. Hummingbirds is a dynamic marketing platform connecting place-based brands with community-minded content creators. Emily will share insights on her innovative approach to marketing...
SJMC Monday Memo – April 1, 2024
SAA Fireside Chat Join the Student Alumni Association for a Fireside Chat April 4 with House Minority Leader and Drake SJMC associate professor Jennifer Konfrst. This event is at 7pm in the Reading Room of Cowles Library. Light refreshments will be provided. Reach out to emerson.whittemore@drake.edu with any questions! Register here. SPJ has launched SJMC...
SJMC Monday Memo – March 18, 2024
PRSSA to host Speed Networking Event Join PRSSA at their networking and resume critique event on Wednesday, March 27th from 5:00 to 6:30pm in Meredith Hall Room 124C. 10 Des Moines area communication professionals from a variety of industries will be there to connect and speak with students as well as review resumes. This event is...
Drake University mourns the loss of retired mascot, Griff I
Griff I, Drake University’s beloved retired mascot, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family tonight at the age of 11. Born on May 8, 2012, in Canada, Griff I joined the Drake University family in 2015 as a three-year-old pup following a stint as an accomplished Champion show dog. He served as the school’s first-ever,...
SJMC Monday Memo – March 4, 2024
With almost 20 students working in all parts of the legislative process – clerks, interns, advocates – at the state Capitol this legislative session, students have an opportunity to experience every aspect of the Iowa State Legislature. This week, several enjoyed the first late night of debate and paused to take a picture between rules...
SJMC Monday Memo – Feb. 26, 2024
Journalist Ernie Suggs on campus The Slay Fund for Social Justice is hosting an evening of civil rights history and social justice featuring Ambassador Andrew Young and Atlanta Journal-Constitution journalist Ernie Suggs. This special event, held on Monday, February 26 at 7 pm, will offer an in-person presentation complementing the ‘Many Lives of Andrew Young’...
SJMC Monday Memo – Feb. 19, 2024
Apply for DotDash Meredith Apprenticeship Program You can apply to work for America’s largest digital and print publisher. The DotDash Meredith Apprenticeship Program allows ambitious journalists and graphic designers the opportunity to earn both academic credit and gain professional, portfolio-level work experience. Selected students commit to working 15-20 hours per week at DotDash Meredith both semesters...
SJMC Monday Memo – Feb. 12, 2024
Drake Broadcasting System updates Looking for ways to get involved with DBS? Here are some opportunities. Reach out to Erica Sawyer at erica.sawyer@drake.edu for more information. High School summer camp registration open Registration is open for our Media Now high school journalism summer camp. The camp runs July 8-11, 2024. Media Now at Drake University...