Category: Alumni

From giving interviews to helping set up shots for newscasts to participating in the Iowa caucuses, students, faculty and alumni grabbed a slice of history for Drake University on Jan. 3.

The Drake men's basketball team held off Evansville, 71-68, to earn its 11th straight victory and improve its record to 12-1 overall -- the best start ever in school history.

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 University's 25th head football coach Chris Creighton began recruiting his new staff even before he got to the news conference announcing his position.

Camaraderie, cuisine, comedy characterize Chicago event; Caldbeck recognized for 'Called to be True Blue' award; Drake alumni explore China's past, present, future; Even Wanda has mentors; Bulldog ambassadors advance diplomacy; Alumnus honored with national sports writing award

Phoenix alumni invited to meet Drake leaders Jan. 18; Central Iowa Bulldog Bash Jan. 19; Drake golfers will swing in San Diego Feb. 16;
Alumni event in Naples Feb. 21; Hear the Drake beat in Chicago Feb. 24; Have a blast at a Bulldog Bash; and What's in your closet?

Visiting distinguished professor of law and former Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack will present an address about health care, titled "Archimedes Had a Point," on Wednesday, Jan. 23. The lecture, which is free and open to the public, will begin at 4 p.m. in room 213 of Cartwright Hall, 2621 Carpenter Ave.

After 26 years of service to Drake, retired magazine professor Patricia Prijatel is well known for building and shepherding the magazine program, as well as being an extraordinary mentor.

Drake alumni, friends and fans in the Washington, D.C. area are invited to get together informally to cheer the Drake men's basketball team on Jan. 6.

Drake's Office of Alumni and Parent Programs is all about bringing people together.