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Join us for Drake Day at the Iowa State Fair on Aug. 13
Drake University is expanding its presence at the Iowa State Fair to provide more ways for students, alumni, faculty and friends to reconnect and show their pride.
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Toward a live mascot legacy
It seems like yesterday that Porterhouse’s paws pattered across the Knapp Center court. All eyes in an at-capacity crowd stared as he stopped, sat, and stared into the eyes of co-owner Kevin Bell, LW’11. There was a moment of anticipation. Then Bell released a basketball across the court, and Porterhouse dashed after it—with all the...
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Drake alumnus Zach Johnson wins the British Open in playoff
Zach Johnson, BN’98, who won the 144th Open Championship today following a four-hole playoff.
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Drake alums’ pharmacy to focus on personalized prescriptions and general healthy living
Drake alumni Wade and Jennifer Siefert own Preckshot Professional Pharmacy, a unique health center and Illinois' largest compounding pharmacy.
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Drake hatchery nurtures start-up success in second year
Ten Drake University students are hard at work this summer developing five new businesses with mentorship and financial support from alumnus John Lorentzen, BN'77, AS'77, and his Lorentzen Student Hatchery.
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A Year of Goodbyes And Thanks
There is not one way to say goodbye to a university president and first lady who have served for 16 years – but a concert, a road tour, and honorary initiation into the class of 2015 is a start.
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Drake University a top producer of Fulbright Scholars
Drake University was recognized in 2015 as a top producer of Fulbright Scholars and Students. Three recent alumnae join the lengthy list of Drake graduates who have received the prestigious honor.
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Mike Cigelman retires after 29 years
Associate Athletic Director, Facilities/Director of Recreational Services Mike Cigelman is retiring from Drake University after 29 years of service. His contributions to Drake read like a highlight reel.
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Drake University mourns loss of former President Michael “Mick” Ferrari
Michael Ferrari, who served as president of Drake University from 1985 to 1998, died on the evening of May 15. He was 75 years old.