Mainstay may have a wrecking ball in its future. 90th Relays will be first for new track in Drake Stadium.
Senior columnists reflect on past, look to future.
Next president has experience as leader Madelaine Jerousek staff writer Drake's presidential search committee was looking for a leader who could bring change to the University, who valued academics and had administrative experience in higher education - a person who could build a sense of community at Drake. The committee found these characteristics in David Maxwell, who will take over as Drake's 12th president May 15. He really understands a private college and especially loves students. D.C. Search committee members said his experience, combined with his personality, made him the perfect choice. He will come in with new ideas and new methods of leadership.