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School of Journalism and Mass Communication news

Broadcast journalist Gwen Ifill, who received an honorary degree from Drake in 2005, returned to campus this week with a crew from PBS’ NewsHour to report on the 2016 Iowa caucuses and presidential campaign. Drake alumnus Travis Daub, JO ’98, creative director of NewsHour, connected with Lee Jolliffe, associate professor of journalism, to arrange for the PBS crew to set up shop in Meredith Hall for two days. Broadcast news grad Mario Rossi, JO’15, helped the crew as they interviewed political experts (including Professor Art Sanders) and presidential candidates (such as Ohio Gov. John Kasich).

Many thanks to the Drake Technology Services folks, especially Bill Jensen, who helped make it possible. (Drake was recognized in the NewsHour credits.)

—Submitted by Kathleen Richardson, Dean, School of Journalism and Mass Communication

Drake news

Drake’s Actuarial Science program had plenty to celebrate this month, including a $1 million gift from Sammons Enterprises, Inc., and a renewed Center for Actuarial Excellence designation from the Society of Actuaries. Meanwhile, Drake adopted a new test-flexible admission policy, allowing prospective students to choose whether to submit a standardized test result as part of their application. The Iowa Caucus Project launched in July; the site, which will be run by students, will serve as an information and news resource on the upcoming Iowa caucuses.