After a rigorous review, Drake University’s College of Business and Public Administration (CBPA) has received an extension of its accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International). The prestigious accreditation recognizes Drake’s continued commitment to high academic quality, measurable student success, relevant business programs, and positive impact on society. The CBPA...
BSC names 2022-23 student media leaders The Board of Student Communications, which runs campus media, has announced next year’s student media leaders: Drake Broadcasting System: President Elizabeth Hatch Drake Political Review: Co-editors-in-chief Hayden Wittrock and Grace LongDrake Magazine: Editor-in-chief Annie Peterson DUiN: Editor-in-chief Carl Yaeger Periphery: Editor-in-chief Anna Richardson Times-Delphic: Editor-in-chief Grace Altenhofen SJMC prepares for renovation, relocation SJMC faculty, staff and student organizations are...
Meredith Hall renovation: What’s to come Stay tuned to the SJMC’s social media in coming weeks for more information about the Meredith Hall renovation project that is to begin this summer and run through spring 2023. We’ll be providing a sneak peek into SJMC’s new “home” for the next academic year; ways that students can...
PR, ad agency tours scheduled for April 8 Students can explore careers in public relations and advertising during tours and networking events on Friday, April 8. The Drake chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) will celebrate PR Day on April 8. Agency tours will be held 8:30 a.m.-noon at Trilix, Strategic America and Two Rivers....
Registration open for SJMC centennial celebration party Alumni are encouraged to gather their friends for our delayed SJMC centennial celebration on Saturday, April 30, 5-8 p.m. in Meredith Hall: https://alumni.drake.edu/sjmc-relays-reunion. Advance registration is encouraged; see who is going to attend! Tickets cost $20 and include alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, heavy hors d’oeuvres, music and fun....
Drake University Law School announces that The Ones: Drake’s Campaign for the Brave & Bold has raised $11.8 million against the $20 million Law School goal. Gifts will enhance the Law School’s efforts to produce the next generation of outstanding Drake lawyers. The Law School is celebrating several leadership gifts that will create new student...
“The idea that some lives matter less is the root of all that is wrong with the world.” “With rare exceptions, all of your most important achievements on this planet will come from working with others — or, in a word, partnership.” — Dr. Paul Farmer, physician, humanitarian and champion of global health equity (1959-2022)...
Apply for Dotdash Meredith Apprenticeships You can work for the largest magazine media company in America. 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...
Transfer students, pick up some Drake swag! The University’s transfer student adviser, Lauren McCarthy, will set up a table in the Olmsted breezeway this week to greet transfer students and provide snacks and Drake swag — today, Monday, Feb. 7, 1-3 p.m., and Tuesday, Feb. 8, 10 a.m.-noon. 2022-23 scholarship applications available A variety of...
Drake SJMC Spirit Week continues Join us on Instagram this week to show off your SJMC pride and win prizes. Here’s how it works:• Dress up based on the prompt (or use an old photo that goes with it).• Go to the @drakejmc Instagram Story.• Click the Add Yours sticker for that day.• Upload your photo following that day’s...