Welcome Alumni

Explore all the ways you can stay involved with the Drake Experience and keep in touch with your fellow Bulldogs!

March Madness 2024

Bulldogs Love March

March 19—April 8, 2024

Both the Drake Men's and Women's Basketball teams are going dancing! Keep an eye out for watch parties in your area to cheer on Drake in the NCAA tournament! Don't see a watch party in your area? Reach out to us about hosting one!

Basketball tickets are sold separately.

 

Upcoming Alumni Events
50 Year Reunion


Event Date(s) / Time: Thursday, April 25-27, 2024, 9:00 A.M.
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Drake University Class of 1974 50 Year Reunion

Rediscover Drake and strengthen your connections to the Drake community as you attend a host of events!

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Monday, March 18, 2024 10:00:00 PM

Grand Blue Mile


Event Date(s) / Time: Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 6:00 P.M.
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Woman running across the finish line at a past Grand Blue Mile.

The Grand Blue Mile is the Midwest's premier community street run for all ages and abilities.

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Monday, March 18, 2024 1:00:00 AM

Beautiful Bulldog Contest


Event Date(s) / Time: Sunday, April 21, 2024, 6:00 P.M.
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Patch - Beautiful Bulldog Winner 2023

English Bulldogs walk the pup-way in hopes of being crowned the Most Beautiful...

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Thursday, March 14, 2024 1:00:00 AM

Drake Road Races


Event Date(s) / Time: Sunday, April 21, 2024, 7:30 A.M.
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2023 Drake Road Races - People running towards the camera

Be a part of America's Athletic Classic as the 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances all finish

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Monday, March 11, 2024 1:00:00 AM

Alumni Communities

Alumni Communities provide our alumni with opportunities to connect with their fellow Bulldogs from all over the United States.

Drake Alumni in the News

2023 Alumni Awards

Drake University announces winners of the 2023 Alumni Awards

 

March 28, 2023

The Drake University National Alumni Association Board of Directors today announced the 2023 recipients of its annual Alumni Awards.

Mark Ernst

Mark Ernst named chair of Drake University Board of Trustees
 

June 30, 2022

The Drake University Board of Trustees has named alumnus and business executive Mark Ernst, BN’80,...

Drake University Awards Honorary Degree to Mediacom CEO Rocco B. Commisso

Drake University Awards Honorary Degree to Mediacom CEO Rocco B. Commisso

 

June 27, 2022

Drake University today announced it has awarded Rocco B. Commisso, the founder, chairman, and chief executive officer of Mediacom...

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