Drake law student receives insight into international agricultural trade thanks to internship

With a passion for people and for learning, Danielle Ford, a 2011 Drake graduate, says she knew a job in health care was for her. “I’ve always envisioned myself around people, and what better way to be around people than to help them,” she says. “Plus, I love learning and school. The health care field is always evolving, so I will always be learning.”

Four years. It’s not long, but this short time can mean everything to college students hoping to discover and solidify their place in the world. Choosing where to spend this formative period is of the utmost importance — and it’s rarely an easy decision to make. Drake’s admission staff hosts personal visits, online chats, campus [...]

Every Friday afternoon a group of students gathers near the Pomerantz Stage in Olmsted Center to kick off the weekend with Feel Good Friday. Some are new to the event; others are familiar faces. All have come together to serve the community.