Category: Alumni

Entries are being accepted for the 39th annual Drake Relays On-the-Road 8-kilometer and half-marathon races, which start at 8 a.m. Saturday, April 28.

Drake students are empowered and equipped to dream big. That’s certainly the case with Drake sophomore Steven Amos who, with brother and Cornell University student Brian Amos, has developed a student film festival that will give student filmmakers from around the world an unparalleled opportunity -- their film, seen by thousands, in more than 50 cities across the country.

While Drake Relays is a great excuse for all Drake alumni and friends to return to campus, it will be an especially special time for reunion classes. Make plans now to return to your University for the fun!

Drake is the only private university in Iowa listed in "The Kiplinger 100: The Best Values in Private Institutions Across the Country." The rankings, based on academic quality and affordability, appear in the current issue of Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine.

Deanne M. Rymarowicz, Esq., JO’91, LW’94, enjoyed her experience as a mentor to Drake first-year law student Erin Lain and shares her perspectives here.

StageWest is holding a Drake University night on Friday, April 6, for the play "I Am My Own Wife" starring Broadway actor Philip Lehl, FA'86. There will be a special discount for members of the Drake community plus a talkback session with Lehl following the show.

Drake is offering alumni and friends several exciting travel opportunities for 2007-08. Consider treating yourself to these fun and affordable ways to see the world!

Three faculty members from Drake University’s music department are bringing professional chamber music to the Des Moines area with the revival of a generations-old Drake tradition: the Fine Arts Trio.

The School of Education’s special education department is undergoing a renaissance, thanks to generous gifts and increased student enrollment.

The Drake Alumni Office is seeking alumni worldwide to help organize the annual Bulldog Bashes in their cities. These parties, typically held at pubs and restaurants, are fun, informal ways for Bulldogs to gather and get to know fellow alumni in their area.