Drake University
Recent News About Drake University
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2022 Constitutional Law Symposium on April 9
2022 Constitutional Law Symposium on April 9
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Dream to Teach Students Visit School of Education
Since its inception in 2014, the Dream to Teach program at Des Moines Public Schools (DMPS) has introduced minority students to a profession where minorities are largely underrepresented.
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Winners of Social Impact Awards for Research and Outreach Unveiled by Drake’s College of Business and Public Administration
The first winners of the CBPA Social Impact Research and Outreach Awards were announced today by Drake University’s College of Business and Public Administration.
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David J. Noble Foundation grants $1 million to Drake’s business school to enhance Noble Center learning space and create opportunities for more students
The College of Business and Public Administration at Drake University announced that it has been awarded a four-year $1 million grant from the David J. Noble Foundation to ensure that the Noble Center at the business school continues to be a state-of-the art learning space and to provide new resources that will open more doors to opportunity for deserving students.
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Bill Knapp to be honored at All-Star Evening event
The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center at Drake University will honor Bill Knapp, a distinguished Iowan with a deep commitment to improving our state, with the Robert D. and Billie Ray Pillar of Character Award.
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CPHS Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee Created; Hansen Appointed Director of Initiative
Aligning with the College’s vision to be a diverse community of learners leading the way to a healthy world, a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee was recently added to the College’s standing committee structure.
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Drake University to triple size of scholarship and mentorship program for students of color
Crew Scholars program demonstrates success with graduation rates in the 90% percentile
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Football Falls to St. Thomas
The Drake University football team made some big plays on both sides of the ball, but a late rally fell short in a 21-14 loss to St. Thomas at Drake Stadium on Saturday.
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Fogg and Basten Advance to NCAA Cross Country Championships
Two Drake athletes, Adam Fogg and Isaac Basten, have advanced to the 2021 NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee, Fla. November 20.
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Social Impact Awards for Research and Outreach rolled out by Drake’s College of Business and Public Administration
Drake University’s College of Business and Public Administration (CBPA) is launching a new program to recognize faculty and staff who tackle pressing issues facing society through their scholarship and work in the community.
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Drake ranked among the nation’s top universities, according to U.S. News & World Report
Drake University once again ranks among the nation’s top universities in several categories in the newly released U.S. News & World Report 2022 Best Colleges rankings.
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Herwig Named Weaver Medal of Honor Recipient
The Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences will award its highest honor, the Lawrence C. and Delores M. Weaver Medal of Honor to Drake pharmacy alum and retired otolaryngology head and neck surgery physician, Steven Herwig, PH’71, GR’99.
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Tharp named a 2021 Next-Generation Future Pharmacist Award Finalist
Isabelle Tharp, a fourth-year student pharmacist in the Drake University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences (CPHS), was named one of three finalists for the 2021 Next-Generation Future Pharmacist Award sponsored by Parata Systems and Pharmacy Times.
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Drake University Constitutional Law Center announces the 2021 Constitution Day Speaker
The Drake University Constitutional Law Center is pleased to announce Dahlia Lithwick as the 2021 Constitution Day speaker.
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Dean’s Honor Roll for Social Impact launched at Drake’s College of Business and Public Administration
Drake University’s College of Business and Public Administration is rolling out a new program to recognize students who take the initiative to make their communities a priority through service.
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Drake CPHS Launches Undergraduate Public Health Major
Drake University’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (CPHS) launched a new undergraduate public health major, just in time, as the world continues to battle a global pandemic and students who wish to make a difference are drawn to health care careers.
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Banner Admin Pages Outage Resolved
Thank you for your patience. ITS has now resolved the Banner Administrative Pages and Application Navigator outage.
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Cake and Community: Your Best Hopes for the Coming Year on August 24
top by Old Main 202 for some cake and to write a sticky note for the wall.
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Bump Honored with Inaugural Pursel Family Pharmacy Scholarship
Morgan Bump, third-year student pharmacist, was awarded the inaugural Loretta M. and Thomas M. Pursel Sr. Family Pharmacy Scholarship.
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Drake Physics’ MISSFIT Research featured on ABC News
Inside Science, the publication of the American Institute of Physics, and ABC News published an article describing the efforts of a student-led, interdisciplinary collaboration at Drake to design radiation shielding and artificial gravity systems for interplanetary travel.