Alumni & Development
The most visible sign of the vitality of a University can be seen by examining the success and achievements of its alumni. Drake University and the National Alumni Association Board of Directors are proud to honor exceptional graduates with the Drake University Alumni Awards. These awards recognize the significant contributions of our alumni to their alma mater, their profession, and their communities.
Diane K. Caldbeck, ED'72
Marianne K. Coppock, JO'01
John V. Miller, BN'82
Lisa M. Brinkmeyer Van Deventer, JO'98
Dwana M. Bradley, GR'08,'11,'14
Jessica L. Nesheim, PH'09
Thomas J. Florian, BN'14,GR'16
Drake Alumni Relations and the National Alumni Board have selected the 2024 Alumni Award winners with notification and a public announcement coming this spring. Nominations for the 2025 Alumni Awards will open in early May. For questions, please contact alumni@drake.edu.
Interested in learning more about Alumni Awards recipients from previous years?
View Past Awards Recipients