Drake University

Drake University A private university that has been molding minds and creating independent thinkers since 1881.
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Drake University is recognized as one of the finest institutions of higher learning in the Midwest. A midsized, private university in Des Moines, Iowa, we offer the benefits and resources of a larger institution along with the advantages of intimate class sizes and close personal relationships.

Happy to Griff III! 💙 New paws, same Bulldog pride. We’re excited for all the moments ahead. 🐾
06/17/2026

Happy to Griff III! 💙 New paws, same Bulldog pride. We’re excited for all the moments ahead. 🐾

Welcoming Bulldogs to campus one orientation at a time.💙🐶 We’re excited to meet the newest members of the Drake communit...
06/16/2026

Welcoming Bulldogs to campus one orientation at a time.💙🐶 We’re excited to meet the newest members of the Drake community!

The new drake.edu is here! Featuring a modern design, enhanced user experience, and new interactive features like our pr...
06/16/2026

The new drake.edu is here! Featuring a modern design, enhanced user experience, and new interactive features like our program finder—researching all that Drake has to offer has never been easier. Check it out!

06/15/2026

For Professor of Political Science Deb DeLaet, leadership isn’t about avoiding tension. It’s about telling the truth, being willing to say hard things, and staying present in the conversation even when disagreement makes things uncomfortable.

Earlier this year, Drake hosted its 23rd annual Drake University Conference on Undergraduate Research in the Sciences (D...
06/12/2026

Earlier this year, Drake hosted its 23rd annual Drake University Conference on Undergraduate Research in the Sciences (DUCURS), bringing the Drake community together to celebrate undergraduate research at its best—curiosity, collaboration, and real academic momentum. Featuring 50+ student projects across nine disciplines, the conference highlighted the hard work and innovation of student presenters and the guidance of faculty mentors who helped make each project stronger. 💙

06/10/2026

POV: you survived the Relays paint fight 🫟

During Relays Week, Painted Street—one of Drake Relays’ most enduring traditions since 1975—once again reflected the cre...
06/08/2026

During Relays Week, Painted Street—one of Drake Relays’ most enduring traditions since 1975—once again reflected the creativity and spirit of our campus. That same spirit carried into the Divine Nine Plaza dedication, honoring the service, leadership, and lifelong bonds of Drake’s National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) organizations. After the dedication, the community came together for —a powerful moment of solidarity first led by the Coalition of Black Students in 2018—inviting Bulldogs to recommit to equity, inclusion, and the work still ahead. 🐾🎨

Some of our favs from Relays 🫶
06/05/2026

Some of our favs from Relays 🫶

06/04/2026

For many Bulldogs, meeting Griff II had been a core memory. The harness ceremony celebrated those moments — and made space for Griff III to start creating that same connection for the next generation. 🐶💙🐾  

In appreciation of National LGBTQ+ Pride Month, we celebrate and appreciate the creativity and diversity of the LGBTQ+ c...
06/01/2026

In appreciation of National LGBTQ+ Pride Month, we celebrate and appreciate the creativity and diversity of the LGBTQ+ community—at Drake, in lowa, and throughout the world. 💙🏳️‍🌈

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2507 University Avenue
Des Moines, IA
50311

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