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 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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...