Drake University

05/28/2026

Once a Bulldog, always a Bulldog! 🐶 Class of 2026, you’ll always have a home at DrakeU 💙

05/25/2026

Today, we honor the brave individuals who have served our country, especially those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. At Drake University, we are proud to have many military-affiliated members in our Bulldog community. Thank you; you are an inspiration to us all 🤍

05/24/2026

There are many things that make Drake University one of a kind—tradition, community, and a mascot who showed up with heart every single time. Griff II, thank you for representing Drake with pride through the biggest moments and the quiet ones in between. You brought energy, comfort, and a sense of home to so many Bulldogs. Retirement looks good on you, legend. Griff III has big shoes to fill, but we know he’ll be amazing.

05/22/2026

The newly released 2025 Economic and Community Impact Report shows Drake’s role as both a center of academic excellence and a driver of prosperity across Des Moines and statewide.

What that looks like in our communities:
🫶 246,382 annual hours of volunteering, community service, and pro-bono client engagements
🧾 $12.6M in annual tax revenue for the City of Des Moines
💰 $10.8M in annual tax revenue for the State of Iowa
📚 $9.8M supporting the Des Moines School District
🤝 $4.5M supporting Polk County services
🏡 57% of graduates staying in Iowa - creating a net "brain gain" for our state

This report reinforces what we see every day: Drake strengthens communities by investing in people, partnerships, and public good. 🐶

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05/21/2026

Bulldogs, you did it. —every project, every performance, every practice, every paper, every pivot led you to this moment. Take pride in how far you’ve come, and step confidently into what’s ahead.

Congratulations on an unforgettable journey at Drake! 🎓

05/19/2026

Forbes’ Accessibility List highlights the biggest innovators and impact-makers at the forefront of accessibility for people with disabilities. See who made the list.

05/17/2026

Congratulations, ! 🎓 Forever proud, forever bold, forever Bulldogs! 🐶

05/14/2026

Words from Drake seniors that’ll stick with you long after the tassel turns — so if you’re wondering how to “do college right,” listen to the people who just did it: be present, be curious, and be bold! 🐾💙

05/14/2026

This Sunday, May 17, Drake University will award 1,319 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees at its 159th commencement ceremonies in the Knapp Center. With each graduate crossing the stage, they officially join Drake’s global alumni community. Congratulations, Bulldogs—your next chapter starts now. 💙🤍

See the full commencement weekend schedule ⬇️

Emerson Whittemore will receive the Oreon E. Scott Senior Legacy Award. Drake University will award 1,319 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees at its 2026 spring commencement ceremonies. Drake will host the undergraduate ceremony at 10 a.m. on Sunday, May 17, and the graduate and doctoral c...

05/12/2026

One tradition closer to the finish line. Seniors joined President Martin at Senior Wine & Cheese last week, an annual pre-commencement celebration and a moment to recognize the legacy they’ve already built at Drake. 🐾

Here’s to the Class of 2026! 🎓💙

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day! 💙 Today we’re honoring the moms behind the Bulldogs—always showing up, always believing.