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Drake works towards $1 million for Crew Scholars endowment, incident response plan

Andrew Kennard Nov 16, 2022

Drake University’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts include work on an incident response plan and fundraising for the Crew Scholars program.    A response plan aims to address incidents...

Photo by Olivia Klassen | Assistant Photography Editor

Crew Scholars expands, asks for more mentors

Nate Eisenmann Feb 4, 2022

For many students of color, attending a predominantly white institution (PWI) in the center of the Midwest can be challenging. Since its inception, Drake University’s Crew Scholars program has been tackling...

Crew Scholars, Greek life stay strong as first-year retention declines

Crew Scholars, Greek life stay strong as first-year retention declines

Andrew Kennard Dec 1, 2021

In August of 2020, a new class of Drake students moved to a campus where many classes were held virtually and student organizations moved their events online. How many of those students decided to stay...

No scholarships, no problem

AUSTIN CANNON Dec 17, 2015
Drake is a charter member of the Pioneer Football League, a college-football anomaly if there ever was one. The PFL is a football-only, non-scholarship conference that began play in 1993.
Drake administration, students and donors celebrated the success of The Ones Campaign at the Knapp Center on Oct. 19.

The Ones Campaign ends with over $265 million raised

Morgen Neuhauser, Faculty Senate Beat Writer Oct 23, 2024

Blue confetti rained down on the Knapp Center, showering hundreds of Drake University donors and students as they celebrated the historic end to the Ones campaign. The three-year capital fundraising campaign...

Q&A: Meet the candidates for next year’s Equity & Inclusion Senator

Eve Loehrer Apr 10, 2024

Meet the candidates running for the Equity and Inclusion Senator position for Drake’s Student Senate 2024-2025 session. Voting for all general positions begins at 8 a.m. on April 11 and closes at 8 p.m....

Letter to the editor: We all need to talk about racism 

Leannah Choi Apr 10, 2024

The author of the article “Can White people experience racism?” voiced her opinion on a topic that many people are too afraid to acknowledge.  When reading about controversial topics, it is easy...

Drake Counseling Center employees and panelists during the "I Belong, I am Worthy panel"

‘I Belong, I am Worthy’ panel explores intersectionality and community

Lily Wasserman Mar 28, 2024

Intersectionality, a way of understanding society, says that a person is not one identity but multiple, all of which deeply impact their life experiences. These intersecting identities also impact how...

Graphic courtesy of Meghan Holloran.

Faculty Senate Digest: September

Andrew Kennard Oct 4, 2023

Welcome to the first issue of The Times-Delphic’s Faculty Senate Digest. The TD has previously reported on topics mentioned in the Faculty Senate, such as a policy change that will reduce the number...

Terrance Pendleton will serve as Campus Equity and Inclusion Associate Provost for the year. Photo courtesy of Drake University.

Drake math professor appointed as Associate Provost for Campus Equity and Inclusion

Carmon Baker Sep 20, 2023

Associate Provost for Campus Equity and Inclusion Terrance Pendleton was in the middle of leading an outdoor activity as president of his undergraduate college’s math club when he was approached by police....

How does the Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action affect Drake?

How does the Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action affect Drake?

Andrew Kennard Sep 5, 2023

Over the summer, the Supreme Court ruled against the admissions programs of Harvard University and the University of North Carolina, ending affirmative action in the college admissions process. Before...

Munachi Okuagu shares her plans as Student Body Treasurer-elect

Munachi Okuagu shares her plans as Student Body Treasurer-elect

Andrew Kennard Apr 5, 2023

Munachi Okuagu won the Student Body Treasurer race unopposed, receiving 449 votes out of the 497 ballots cast. Read about winners of the elections for Vice President of Student Organizations here, and...

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