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Located in Des Moines, Iowa, Drake University is a nationally recognized institution driven by its mission to prepare students to lead meaningful lives and purposeful careers. With over 150 academic programs to pursue, we empower our students to think boldly, lead with integrity, and create lasting impact—in the classroom, across industries, and around the globe.
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Community Writing: Wrongful Convictions

Tour the Johansen Student Center at Drake University

Drake Football in Panama

The Tuition Guarantee at Drake University

Student Stories: Olivia Plant

Dining Options at Drake University

Politics at Drake University

Welcome to Drake University's College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences

Student Stories: Lesly Velazquez

Student Stories: Nate Eisenmann

Drake Bulldogs 2024–2025 Men's and Women's March Basketball Recap

Student Stories: Ethan Roemmich

2024 Beautiful Bulldog Contest Highlights

2023 Beautiful Bulldog Contest Highlights

How Drake University's Campus Engages in Politics

Drake University's Advice for Parents of New College Students

Student Stories: Jeanna Hertaus

Student Stories: Ryan Gledhill

Drake Law School: Raise The Bar

The Ones: Drake’s Campaign for the Brave & Bold

The Murphy Cup with Zimpleman College of Business

Traditions: Kissing Rock

The 2024 Business for Good Summit at Drake University's Zimpleman College of Business

Drake University's Student Activity Fair

Meet Some of Drake University's Student Clubs and Organizations

A Sample of Student Clubs and Organizations at Drake University

Move-In Day Interviews at Drake University

A Look Behind the Scenes at the 2024 CNN Republican Presidential Debate at Drake University

Traditions: Tori's Top Ten Painted Street Squares

The Honors Program at Drake University