The members of the journalism faculty are both experienced professionals and leading academicians. The Law School faculty includes recognized experts in several fields of law, distinguished scholars and outstanding teachers. The journalism-law program is coordinated by Herbert Strentz and Michael Perkins of the School of Journalism and Mass Communication. At least 90 of the 124 hours required for graduation must be in non-JMC courses, and 65 of those 90 hours must be in courses that are liberal arts in nature. In the Law School, several student organizations, including a Communications Law Society, provide opportunities for further expoloration of the issues relating to media law.
Graduates are prepared to work professionally in either journalism or law fields.
The Lottie and Robert Brown Fellowship is awarded annually to a student entering the School of Journalism and Mass Communication and may be renewed for each additional year of study. The Katherine Farber Futch Scholarship, based on the same achievement criteria and financial need, is also awarded annually and may be renewed. Students are also eligible for other scholarships within their specific journalism program. The T-D is published twice weekly. Drake Magazine, a student-run publication which has won Best College Magazine in the Midwest from the Society of Professional Journalists for the past two years.