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Media Resource Guide

The Guide to Expert Resources at Drake University


The Drake University Resource Guide is designed as a service to the community. The guide lists Drake University faculty and staff who are experts in specific fields. The experts listed in the guide are willing to assist the news media with facts and/or commentary on various subjects. They also are willing to speak to businesses and community organizations. In some cases a speaker’s fee is required. It is best to discuss whether there will be speaker’s fee when making arrangements with a speaker.


How to Use the Guide
The Resource Guide is divided into five main parts:

Media Contacts

Main contacts for media, phone and email.

University Facts

facts about Drake University.

Leaders at Drake

administrative leaders, deans of colleges and schools, and chairs of divisions and departments.


Questions and Additional Information
If you have any questions about the guide or sources not covered, or need special assistance because of deadlines or inability to contact a source, please contact:

Drake University
Marketing & Communications
2507 University Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50311
(515) 271-3119
(800) 44-DRAKE, x3119