Drake University’s Susan Glaspell Writers & Critics Series will host C. Wylie Lenz for a lecture, “The Evolving Zombie in Film and Fiction,” on Tuesday, March 31, at 6 p.m. The event will be held in the Cowles Library Reading Room, is free and open to the public, and will include refreshments. Lenz will explore...
The annual alumni awards recognize outstanding Drake University alumni for their accomplishments and contributions to the Drake community. The Drake University National Alumni Association Board of Directors announced today the 2026 recipients of its annual Alumni Awards. Recipients of this year’s awards include accomplished experts in global media and storytelling, innovative tech founders, and influential...
Drake University’s Zimpleman College of Business today announced the recipients of the 2026 Social Impact Awards for Research and Outreach. These annual awards, valued at $5,000, recognize faculty and staff who model positive societal impact through work that aligns with the College’s “North Star” mission: ensuring business education serves as a force for good. To...
Drake University is excited to announce the 24 hopeful English Bulldogs that will compete in the 47th Annual Beautiful Bulldog Contest. The annual competition is a beloved tradition that kicks off a week-long Drake Relays celebration. This year’s Beautiful Bulldog Contest will take place Sunday, April 19, at the Knapp Center from 2–3 p.m. Doors...
Drake University is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Natalie Bayer as the dean of the College of Arts & Sciences for a one-year term. Bayer, a professor of history and seasoned administrator, will succeed Dean Gesine Gerhard, who is stepping down after eight years at the end of the academic year. During Bayer’s...
All In: Drake’s 24-Hour Giving Challenge scheduled for March 4–5 from noon-to-noon has been postponed due to the passing of Drake University student, Sgt. Declan Coady, who was confirmed to be among the six U.S. service members killed in Kuwait on Sunday. Please join us as we come together as a community to honor the...
We are heartbroken to learn that Declan Coady—a well-loved and highly dedicated Drake University student studying information systems, cybersecurity, and computer science—was confirmed to be among the six U.S. service members killed in Kuwait on Sunday. He has bravely served in the U.S. Army Reserves since 2023 as an Information Technologies Specialist and had an incredibly...
Free screening of The Fault in Our Stars to take place at Varsity Cinema on April 1 Drake University is honored to welcome #1 New York Times bestselling author John Green for the Martin Bucksbaum Distinguished Lectureship. The event, “An Evening with John Green,” will take place on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 7 p.m....
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 Student Body...
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 Kenton Ausmer,...