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Drake University Camp Turns Middle Schoolers into Entrepreneurs for a Day
2+ hour, 5+ min ago (201+ words) Registration is open for Drake University's inaugural Youth Entrepreneurship Day. The new program will take place on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, and is designed for students entering sixth through eighth grade." Hosted by the Buchanan Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership, the one-day experience…...
Drake University's Emerson Whittemore Awarded Fulbright to Uruguay
2+ week, 23+ hour ago (264+ words) Emerson Whittemore, a recent Drake University graduate, has earned a prestigious Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award and will travel to Uruguay next year to serve as a cultural ambassador for the United States. She is among more than two dozen…...
Drake University's Economic Impact Totals $424. 1 Million in 2025
2+ week, 5+ day ago (160+ words) Drake University Newsroom Newly released 2025 Economic and Community Impact Report details strong numbers In a newly released 2025 Economic and Community Impact Report, Drake's total annual economic impact was $424. 1 million during 2025. This comprehensive analysis underscores the University's commitment to being an…...
A Guide to Drake University's 159th Commencement Ceremonies: May 1617
3+ week, 6+ day ago (324+ words) The 2026 commencement ceremonies will hold special significance for the University's leadership as they mark a major milestone for the Office of the Provost. Provost Sue Mattison will conclude a decade of service to Drake University as the academic year comes…...
Blackboard Issue Affecting Enrollments & Grade Entry, Wed 5/13
3+ week, 6+ day ago (137+ words) Drake University Newsroom ITS staff are aware of and investigating a Blackboard issue that appears to be unenrolling some faculty and students from their courses. As a result, affected users may not see their courses in Blackboard, and faculty and…...
Drake University Announces 2026 Youth & Teen Summer Camps
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (286+ words) This program introduces students to various health professions, with a special emphasis on nursing, occupational therapy, and pharmacy. Participants will engage in hands-on lab experiences, educational sessions, and interactions with Drake students and faculty to understand patient-provider relationships and prepare…...
Drake University LEAD Recognizes Sara Donovan as Partner of the Year
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (263+ words) Drake University's LEAD Program is proud to announce that Sara Donovan of Broadlawns Medical Center has been named the inaugural recipient of the Thomas Westbrook LEAD Partner of the Year Award. This honor recognizes outstanding community partners who demonstrate a…...
Drake University Appoints Professor Anisa Hansen to Associate Provost for Campus Equity & Inclusion
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (123+ words) Drake University is proud to announce Anisa Hansen as the University's next Associate Provost for Campus Equity & Inclusion. Stepping into the role on July 1, Hansen will succeed Terrance Pendleton, who has served in the position for the last three years…...
2026 CPHS Alumni Achievement Awards Announced
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (675+ words) Drake University Newsroom The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences" annual Alumni Achievement Awards will be presented at the CPHS Awards Ceremony on April 22, 2026 at 9: 00 am in Sheslow Auditorium. This year"s outstanding alumni included Young Alumni Achievement Award recipients…...
Drake Programs Ranked Among Best Graduate Schools by U. S. News & World Report
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (343+ words) It is an honor to once again be recognized by U. S. News and World Report," said Drake University President Marty Martin. These rankings reflect the unmatched value of a Drake education. Whether in the courtroom, the clinic, or the classroom, our…...