Drake University’s The Comparison Project, in conjunction with the Iowa Interfaith Exchange, will host Roads to Religion on Feb. 15 from 3–5 p.m. in the Olmsted Center on Drake University’s campus. The event is free and open to the public. Roads to Religion will feature dozens of local religious communities, collectively representing more than 10...
This Q&A is part of the story series Voices of Drake that highlights the diversity, ambition, and passion of the incredible people who make up our campus community. In recognition and celebration of Black History Month, we will be sharing a collection of interviews to spotlight Black voices in our community. This week’s story highlights Drake junior Natasia...
Drake University is pleased to announce the appointment of Hope Bibens as the next dean of Cowles Library. Bibens, who currently serves as the associate dean of the library, will assume her new role on July 1, 2026. The appointment was approved by the Drake University Board of Trustees during their January executive session following a recommendation from University leadership. As dean, Bibens will...
Forget Punxsutawney Phil, next Monday, Feb. 2, as the nation turns its eyes to Pennsylvania for Groundhog Day, Drake University is launching a spirited new tradition with the inaugural “Griff-Hog Day.” Students, alumni, and fans will gather at Drake Stadium to hear the Griff-Hog’s exclusive prediction on whether the 116th Drake Relays will see clear skies and warm...
Drake University is pleased to announce the selection of Joseph M. Valenzano III as the University’s next provost. Valenzano, an accomplished academic leader and communication scholar, currently serves as the Dean of the College of Communication at Butler University. He will officially begin his duties at Drake on July 1, 2026, upon the planned retirement...
Following the success of its semester study abroad cohort programs, DU Spain and DU England, Drake University is launching its third cohort program, DU Korea, in Seoul, South Korea. Beginning in Spring 2027, Drake students will be able to spend a semester in Seoul alongside Drake peers through a partnership with WorldStrides and Konkuk University....
Drake University is celebrating its role as a key fixture in the newly released MONOPOLY: Des Moines Edition, unveiled today by Hasbro and Top Trumps USA. The game’s design spotlights Drake’s deep connection to the city, featuring the University’s beloved live mascot, Griff II, on both the game box cover and the center of the...
Successor to Beloved Griff II Officially Revealed Drake University is proud to introduce Griff III, the lovable English Bulldog who will succeed Griff II upon his recently announced retirement in May 2026. The 9-month-old pup is currently receiving “paws-on” training from his predecessor. Griff III will assume his duties as the University’s live mascot in...
Celebrations to continue through the spring, Griff III to be revealed later this week Drake University announced today that Griff II, the cherished English Bulldog who has served as the University’s official live mascot for the past six years, is retiring in May 2026 at the end of the current academic year. Drake has prepared...
On Saturday, Dec. 6, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., The Comparison Project will host a “Meditation Fair” in Meredith Hall on Drake University’s campus. The event is free and open to the public and will feature meditation instructors representing many different religious and spiritual traditions and techniques. Light breakfast fare will be available. Attendees...