Andy Verlengia, JO’02, is the new director of Alumni Relations! Learn more about him, his team, and the big plans they have for Bulldogs. Q: You received your undergraduate degree in journalism from Drake. What is your favorite memory from your time as a student? A: Drake University has always been a place where...
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Report: Drake University generates $413 million in consumer spending
A new study demonstrates the substantial impact of Drake University and its alumni on the central Iowa economy. Drake students, faculty, staff, and visitors drive more than $413 million in consumer spending annually in the greater Des Moines area.
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Boys and Girls Clubs to build Drake University campus location
Drake University and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Iowa announced last week that Drake’s campus will be home to a new Club location that provides after-school and summertime services to hundreds of K–12 youth. The Gregory & Suzie Glazer Burt Club, to be located near the southwest corner of 25th St. and Forest...
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Mixed-use development will feature views of iconic Old Main
Drake University has agreed to sell two parcels of University-owned land to Nelson Construction & Development, which plans to build a hotel, market-rate apartments, and urban-style row houses on the site.
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Record Giving for All In Campaign
70,000 alumni. 24 hours. 1 university. Drake University's day of giving. April 4-5, 2017, noon to noon.
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Honoring Paul Morrison’s Legacy of Loyalty
The Drake Women’s Basketball team recently wrapped up a historic season that included a 22-game winning streak and the opportunity to play in the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2007. Throughout the season, the players were bolstered by a chorus of support from the Bulldog community. Perhaps no voice was louder than that...
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A 40-Year Friendship
This year’s Alumni Loyalty Award recipients, a trio of Knapp Center regulars, maintain strong ties with Drake and each other. The vitality of a university is best viewed by examining the success and achievements of its alumni. Drake University and the National Alumni Association Board of Directors are proud to honor exceptional graduates each year...
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5 Things to Do While You’re Back for Drake Relays
Make the most of your Relays visit with these tips on opportunities you should not miss. There’s so much happening during Relays week that it can be tough to prioritize. We’re here to help: Drop by the Alumni House Built in 1901, the Drake Alumni House first served as the home of Mary Carpenter and...
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Desert Bulldog inducted in Ring of Honor
As Drake alumnus and “The Voice of the Suns” Al McCoy, FA’54, accepts a place in the Phoenix Suns’ Ring of Honor, he reflects on the Drake experiences that helped launch him into the professional broadcasting world.
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Women’s Basketball caps historic season
The Bulldogs dominated the Missouri Valley Conference, excelled academically, and made their first trip to the NCAA Tournament since 2007.