Drake University

Drake University is a private coeducational institution of higher education granting undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees.

Drake University was established in 1881. The college was named after Francis Marion Drake, a Union General and former governor of Iowa.Drake.edu: History

The university offers over 70 programs of study and a student to faculty ratio of 14 to one.Drake.edu: History

• John August
• David L. Wolper
• Sam Wanamaker
• Jeremy Piven
• Zach Johnson
• Felix Wright

"Drake's mission is to provide an exceptional learning environment that prepares students for meaningful personal lives, professional accomplishments, and responsible global citizenship. The Drake experience is distinguished by collaborative learning among students, faculty, and staff and by the integration of the liberal arts and sciences with professional preparation." Drake University: About Drake

• Official Site: Drake University Facts
  • Founded: 1881
  • Faculty: Approx. 300
  • Undergraduates: Approx. 3,200
  • Postgraduates: Approx. 2,100

• Dr. David Maxwell
  • 1999-present: President
    • 1993-1999: Director of the National Foreign Language Center at Johns Hopkins University
    • 1989-1993: President of Whitman College
    • 1981-1989: Dean of Undergraduate Studies at Tufts University

• Wikipedia: Drake University Notable Alumni
  • Steve Allen, comedian
  • Chet Culver, governor of Iowa
  • Michael Emerson, actor
  • Zach Johnson, professional golfer
  • Jeremy Piven, actor
  • Roger Williams, pianist

• Drake University College of Arts & Sciences
• Drake University School of Education
• Drake University College of Business and Public Administration
• Drake University School of Journalism and Mass Communications
• Drake University School of Law
• Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
• Drake University Notable Programs of Study:
  • Law School Legal Clinic
  • Doctor of Pharmacy Degree Program
  • Honors Program
  • Language Acquisition Program

• Princeton Review: Drake University
• U.S. News & World Report: Drake University
• These are from the official Drake University website:
  • Application
  • Financial Aid
  • International Students
  • Transfer Students
  • Graduate Students

• Official Site: Visit Drake

• Official Athletic Site: Drake University Bulldogs Athletics

• Conference: Missouri Valley Conference

• Football Conference: Pioneer Football League

• Football: Drake Football

• Basketball: Drake Men's Basketball | Drake Women's Basketball

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