Author: Carl Olsen (Carl Olsen)

The 99th annual Drake Relays will get off to a unique start when the nation's top pole vaulters compete indoors at the Jordan Creek Town Center.

Today's Beautiful Bulldog Contest will select the mascot for the 99th running of the Drake Relays.

Students and members of the Des Moines community gathered around Drake's campus for the annual Relays Parade on Sunday, April 20.

Renowned peace negotiator Dennis Ross will give a lecture on "Statecraft: How to Restore America's Standing in the World."

Mark Phelps, who has served as associate head coach at Arizona State the past two seasons, has been named the 25th men's head basketball coach at Drake.

Drake University's Wind Symphony, conducted by Robert Meunier, will perform works by American composers.

Buddy, an energetic 3-year-old bulldog, wins the crown to reign as this year's Relays mascot.

Drake alumna Ashley Anklam, running in just her third career marathon, was the top American women's finisher at the Boston Marathon Monday.

In celebration of the 100th running of the Drake Relays next year, the Bulldog Parade is looking for proud Drake fans to sponsor bulldogs.