Drake University

Profileuniversity.com - Drake University is a private coeducational university located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. The University was founded in the aftermath of the Civil War in 1881 by Francis Marion Drake. One school at Drake University, School of Law, is one of the oldest law school in America.

Through six schools and colleges while in tow, including the School of Education, School of Law, School of Journalism and Mass Communication, College of Business and Public Administration, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, and the College of Arts and Sciences, Drake University offers more than 70 majors , minors and concentrations, Including a flexible "build your own" major.

One of the routines that are always held by members of the university was Drake's annual Beautiful Bulldog Contest. Where in the annual event, hundreds of bulldog owners bring their dogs to be judged by a celebrity panel, and the winner earns the honor of serving as the official mascot of the Drake Relays.

In 2007 and 2011, Drake University gain pride as named to the national television hosts in the presidential debate at the time. A rare opportunity owned by other universities. Moreover, since 1910, in every April, the greatest track and field athletes arrive at the university for the Drake Relays.

In addition to getting a variety of academic activities, students can also join a variety of non-academic activities of the organization or sororities that have also been provided by the university. There are more than 160 clubs and organizations from a wide range of focuses including academics, arts, international, religious and service. In addition, there are also 14 fraternities and sororities on campus.

While other non-academic activities, especially in sports, Drake University has also provided a wide range of sports facilities and infrastructure as a place for students to develop their individual talents. With facilities that are available, the students are expected to achievements in the NCAA Division I athletics, competition between universities, followed by Drake University sports teams, with the mascot, nicknamed the Bulldog.