The Dallas Morning News will host a conversation with Lindsay Whorton, an education nonprofit leader, about how to strengthen ...

DES MOINES, Iowa — Drake University announced Wednesday that former First Lady of Iowa, Billie Lee Ray, has died at the age ...

Billie Lee Ray, former first lady of Iowa and wife of former Gov. Robert D. Ray, died Wednesday at the age of 97. Her legacy ...

Carr graduated from Drake in 1978 and was appointed president of Black Entertainment Television in December 2025.

Former First Lady of Iowa Billie Ray has died at the age of 97. President of Drake University Marty Martin sent a message to ...

BET President Louis Carr reflects on how his years at Drake University shaped his leadership and commitment to Black ...

Carr graduated from Drake in 1978 and was appointed president of Black Entertainment Television in December 2025.

Former Iowa first lady Billie Lee Ray, wife of former Gov. Robert Ray, passed away Wednesday at the age of 97.

Drake professor Stacy Gnacinski is in Italy coaching Australian Olympians on how to mentally prepare before their competitions.

Billie Lee Ray's lasting legacy in Iowa ...