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 Law School will host its 89th annual Supreme Court Celebration from March 25-28, 2026, highlighting the school’s strong connection to the judiciary and its commitment to legal education. The celebration will culminate in the Supreme Court Celebration Banquet on Saturday, March 28, held in Parents Hall at the Olmsted Center. The evening begins...
Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (CPHS) held its annual Health Professions Day on February 19, 2026. The event is organized by a student-led committee and engages members of the College in a series of activities that foster professional development. In addition, several awards were presented to students, faculty, staff, and experiential educators....
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...
The following message was sent to campus by Drake University President Marty Martin on Feb. 18, 2026. For the full obituary and service details, visit: Ilesfuneralhomes.com. It is with deep sadness that I share the passing of Billie Lee Ray, a dear friend, benefactor, alumna of Drake University, and former First Lady of Iowa. Mrs....
Event connects students, business leaders in exploring ethical leadership and social responsibility Driven by the belief that business should be more than a pursuit of profit, Drake University’s Zimpleman College of Business will host the 2026 Business for Good Summit on Feb. 27 from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Drake’s Olmsted Center. The event...
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 Drake junior Natasia...
Forget Punxsutawney Phil, next Monday, Feb. 2, as the nation turns its eyes to Pennsylvania for Groundhog Day, Drake University is launching a spirited new tradition with the inaugural “Griff-Hog Day.” Students, alumni, and fans will gather at Drake Stadium to hear the Griff-Hog’s exclusive prediction on whether the 116th Drake Relays will see clear skies and warm...
Drake University is pleased to announce the selection of Joseph M. Valenzano III as the University’s next provost. Valenzano, an accomplished academic leader and communication scholar, currently serves as the Dean of the College of Communication at Butler University. He will officially begin his duties at Drake on July 1, 2026, upon the planned retirement...
Celebrations to continue through the spring, Griff III to be revealed later this week Drake University announced today that Griff II, the cherished English Bulldog who has served as the University’s official live mascot for the past six years, is retiring in May 2026 at the end of the current academic year. Drake has prepared...