Drake will host an alumni and fan party on Friday, March 10, prior to the first Drake women's basketball game in the State Farm Missouri Valley Conference Tournament in Springfield, Mo., March 9-12.
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Alumni speakers lead way for Adams Institute
Drake alumni from all walks of life returned to their alma mater earlier this month to offer courses in leadership for students as part of the annual Donald V. Adams Leadership Institute Student Leadership Conference.
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Alumni activities abound in 2006
Bulldog Bashes are confirmed or in the works in cities nationwide for this May/June. Check out the full list on the alumni page of upcoming events, https://wwww.drake.edu/alumni/events.html, or call the Drake Alumni Office at (515) 271-2500 with questions.
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Drake University Ranked #1 College in Iowa by TIME magazine
Drake University has been ranked the No. 1 college in Iowa and named among the top 200 universities nationwide in TIME magazine’s newly released “America’s Best Colleges” list. Drake placed No. 190 nationally among all schools and No. 115 among private institutions. Drake is the only school in Iowa to crack the top 200 list in...
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Drake University Announces Four New Trustees
The Drake University Board of Trustees is pleased to welcome four new members to its ranks: Alan M. Byers, John Farmer, Ernest J. Newborn II, and Steve Sukup. Approved by the Board earlier this year, the incoming trustees officially began their initial three-year term of service on July 1, 2026. “It is a privilege to...
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Jerry Anderson Named Interim Dean of Drake University Law School
Former dean and distinguished legal scholar steps back into leadership role Drake University announced today that former Drake Law Dean Jerry Anderson has been appointed interim dean of the Drake University Law School. Anderson, who served as dean from 2016 to 2024 and has been a member of the faculty for more than 35 years, will succeed former Dean Roscoe Jones. Anderson will serve for a one-year term while the University conducts a national search...
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Drake University Is Back at the Iowa State Fair
Visit the Varied Industries Building for exclusive merchandise and to meet Drake faculty, student-athletes, and coaches As fairgoers gather to celebrate America’s 250th birthday and honor Iowa’s heritage, Drake University is bringing Bulldog spirit to the 2026 Iowa State Fair, running August 13–23. Located at Booth 332 in the William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building,...
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Roscoe Jones Announces Plans to Conclude Tenure as Dean of Drake Law School
Jones to return to Washington D.C. to reengage in national policy work Originally appointed on July 1, 2024, as the 22nd dean of Drake Law School, Roscoe Jones has announced his tenure as dean will conclude on Aug. 7, 2026. “After two wonderful years leading the Law School at Drake, my wife and I have...
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Class of 2026 Graduate Spotlight: Meet Tiya (Ty) Walls, Information Systems
Tiya (Ty) WallsCollege: Zimpleman College of BusinessMajor: Information SystemsHometown: Chicago Q: Why did you choose to attend Drake? A: I chose to attend Drake because of the school’s traditions and the ability to move freely through the curriculum. I also really wanted to be a part of the Crew Scholars Program—that was a big draw...
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Class of 2026 Graduate Spotlight: Meet Eli Benson, American Government and Law, Politics and Society
Eli BensonCollege: College of Arts and SciencesMajors: American Government and Politics, and Law, Politics and Society (LPS)Hometown: Normal, Illinois Q: Why did you choose to attend Drake? A: I chose Drake because I was looking for a university with “big-school” opportunities but on a “small-school” scale. I wanted to chase my dreams, build a strong resume,...