Category: Alumni

Come home to tailgate Drake alumni and friends are invited to celebrate Homecoming with the pre-game tailgate picnic on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the North Plaza of Drake Stadium. Then cheer on the mighty Bulldogs under new Head Coach Chris Creighton as they tackle the San Diego Toreros. Spike,...

Drake volleyball team improves to 7-1 with victory over Fresno State; Basketball players Emmenecker, Martin receive Howlett Award; Former athletic administrator remembered for impact on Drake women's basketball; and Plans unveiled for celebrating the 100th running of Drake Relays.

Five participants of the Teacher Quality Project (TQP) graduated from Drake University this May and, in the fall, will return to the classroom as teachers, not students.

Major construction project to enhance Drake's green space; Enjoy Drake Day at the Iowa State Fair Aug. 9; Drake head football coach to kick off lunch series; Higher Learning Commission extends Drake's accreditation; Chief Justice Roberts to give Opperman Lecture; and Former ambassador to give Bucksbaum Lecture Oct. 5.

Drake’s mission is to provide an exceptional learning environment that prepares students for meaningful personal lives, professional accomplishments, and responsible global citizenship. The Drake experience is distinguished by collaborative learning among students, faculty, and staff and by the integration of the liberal arts and sciences with professional preparation.

Drake head football coach to kick off lunch series Drake University Head Football Coach Chris Creighton will kick off Drake’s fall “Let’s DU Lunch” series on Wednesday Sept. 10. This year’s series, which is free and open to the public, will be held at a new location: inPlay, a family entertainment venue and conference center...

Drake University is rated in the top five nationally for institutions of its size in 11 categories in the “Great Colleges to Work For” survey released in today’s issue of The Chronicle of Higher Education. The survey results can be viewed online. The 11 categories include Confidence in Leadership, defined as “Leaders have the knowledge,...

Drake trio named to All-American Scholar Women's Golf Team; Martin signs professional contract to play in Ireland; and Bulldog Corn Feed set for Aug. 25.

Drake theatre arts alumni gather 'round Doc; Share your favorite Drake photos and memories; Drake logo license plates available; Drake graduate honored by Baseball Hall of Fame; Alumnus, former trustee Kenneth A. Macke dies; Alumna showcases artwork; Two alumni nominated for Primetime Emmy Awards; and Alumnus explores racial integration in wealthy neighborhoods in the United States.

Great Ape Trust of Iowa and Drake University are collaborating to bring primate studies to the University's curriculum and to create research opportunities for students and faculty.