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Today, we honor the brave individuals who have served our country. Your sacrifice, dedication, and courage inspire us all. Thank you for your service. 🇺🇸

Drake has a long and proud history of serving veteran students. We're the Home Base Iowa CHAMPs (Certified Academic Military Partner) campus, a Military Friendly School designated by Viqtory, and a Yellow Ribbon Program school. Each year, we partner with the VA to offer financial aid beyond what Chapter 33 benefits provide in the post-9/11 G.I. Bill.

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Drake women's soccer are your 2026 MVC regular-season champions! 🏆 Taking home their second straight MVC regular-season title and ninth in program history. 🤯

Congratulations, Bulldogs! 💙🤍

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Earlier this week, Drake University welcomed award-winning journalists Karen Hao and Nicholas Thompson for the 4th Annual Bucksbaum Lectureship in Business. During “Decoding America’s Tech Moment,” they shared their perspectives on AI’s growing influence—from how we work and live to the choices that will shape what comes next. Thank you to our speakers and everyone who joined us for an insightful evening.
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75 years ago today, Johnny Bright was targeted on the field at Oklahoma A&M.

Johnny didn’t let that day define him.

Today his No. 43 is retired. His name is on our field and Bright College. And as of last Friday, he stands tall in bronze outside Drake Stadium.

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Big news for Iowa transfer students 💙

Beginning Fall 2027, Drake’s Bulldog Promise will cover full tuition for qualifying Iowa residents transferring to Drake to pursue their first bachelor’s degree.

Your next chapter could start here: https://t.co/Rfn51cqOH7

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A Symbol of Courage

The Johnny Bright Statue

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Drake University is pleased to welcome award-winning journalists Karen Hao and Nicholas Thompson for the 4th Annual Bucksbaum Lectureship in Business.

Join us for “Decoding America’s Tech Moment,” a conversation exploring how artificial intelligence is changing the way we work, live, and find meaning—and where we go from here—next Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 7 p.m. at the Knapp Center.

This event is free and open to the public.

➡️ https://t.co/KG2w5NpzI7

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Today marks the beginning of National Hispanic Heritage Month!

At Drake University, we are proud to recognize the significant influence and contributions of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of our university and the world. To showcase the diverse and passionate voices on campus, we will share a collection of interviews through our Voices of Drake series this month, highlighting the remarkable Hispanic voices in our campus community. #DrakeUniversity #HispanicHeritageMonth

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This week marks a major milestone for Drake University. Applications are now open for Drake University | Panama. Years in the making, this wouldn't be possible without the incredible support of key partners like @CiudaddelSaber and @senacyt. In late July, Panamanian President @JoseRaulMulino unveiled the country's National Artificial Intelligence Strategy, naming Drake University—and its new programs in Panama—as an important component of the country's long-term National Agenda for Advanced Technologies.

Learn more: https://t.co/LrzBj4S48T

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#1 in Iowa 💙

Drake University has been ranked as Iowa’s top college by @TIME magazine in its new “America’s Best Colleges” list — a recognition of the outcomes, mentorship, and real-world experience that define a Drake education.

This recognition reflects what makes the Drake experience distinctive: small classes, personalized mentorship, hands-on experience, and a campus community focused on student success from day one. #DrakeUniversity #Iowa

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The Bulldog family just got bigger! Welcome to the pack, #Classof2030 💙🤍 #DrakeUniversity

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Today marks the start of an incredible journey for our newest members of the Bulldog family! 🤍💙 #DrakeUniversity

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Drake is back at the @IowaStateFair! 🐾 Find us at Booth #332 for exclusive Bulldog Shop merch, plus a chance to meet the faculty, coaches, and student-athletes who make Drake home. 💙

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🚨Join Drake Basketball at the Iowa Cubs game on Tuesday, July 28!

👀Don't miss your chance to meet and mingle with the staff and members, watch coach Hendo throw out the first pitch, take photos with Griff III, enjoy an Iowa Cubs game, and MORE!

🎫: https://t.co/gqwu7g7qQ2

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Drake University professors Emily Newman and Edward Kelley just launched a floating “quilt” that’s more than public art — it’s a recycled-plastic installation called “It’s in the Water” that��captures excess nitrates from a pond at Wilson’s Orchard using spirulina algae, plus sensors and filters to measure impact. 💧

Art + science for cleaner Iowa water — and it’s free to see at Wilson’s Orchard & Farm.

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Wishing everyone a safe and happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸

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We’re proud to welcome Jessica Vanden Berg—a highly experienced leader and strategic public affairs executive with a strong commitment to nonpartisan civic engagement—as the next executive director of The Ron and Jane Olson Institute for Public Democracy. Vanden Berg will build upon the Institute’s strong foundation and advance its mission of civic participation, civil discourse, and democratic revitalization. Learn more: https://t.co/XcDtL2ruNq

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Happy Juneteenth! Today and every day, Drake University commits to devoting time and resources to ensuring the equitable treatment of all, including its Black students, faculty, staff, alumni, community members, and visitors to campus.💙 #DrakeUniversity