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Who was Simon W. Scott, likely Drake’s first Black student?
February 29, 2024
In 1887, the man who may have been Drake’s first Black student graduated from the Drake Bible College, which later became Drake University. Born in 1859 in Kentucky, Simon W. Scott would have been in his mid-to-late 20s at the time of graduation. Throughout his time at Drake, Scott lived with a professor. On June […]
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Harkin Institute creates a presence on campus for students
March 8, 2015
For many Drake University students, Vice President Joe Biden’s visit to campus was a unique opportunity to see a world leader speak in person. For the Harkin Institute, it was a landmark achievement, the culmination of months of progress and the beginning of the next challenge.
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