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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.
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ALT Promotional flyer for the 4th Annual Bucksbaum Lectureship in Business at Drake University. It includes circular photos of two individuals. The title reads, "Decoding America's Tech Moment," featuring Karen Hao and Nicholas Thompson. The event is on Oct. 21 at 7:00 p.m. at the Knapp Center, Drake University.
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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: bit.ly/4qQXuwW
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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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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!
🎫: shorturl.at/hVuZ5
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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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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: bit.ly/3QWIr7w
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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
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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!
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Today, we honor the brave individuals who have served our country, especially those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. At Drake University, we are proud to have many military-affiliated members in our Bulldog community. Thank you; you are an inspiration to us all 🤍 #DrakeUniversity
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There are many things that make Drake University one of a kind—tradition, community, and a mascot who showed up with heart every single time. Griff II, thank you for representing Drake with pride through the biggest moments and the quiet ones in between. You brought energy, comfort, and a sense of home to so many Bulldogs. Retirement looks good on you, legend. Griff III has big shoes to fill, but we know he’ll be amazing. #DrakeUniversity #GriffII
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The newly released 2025 Economic and Community Impact Report shows Drake’s role as both a center of academic excellence and a driver of prosperity across Des Moines and statewide.
What that looks like in our communities:
🫶 246,382 annual hours of volunteering, community service, and pro-bono client engagements
🧾 $12.6M in annual tax revenue for the City of Des Moines
💰 $10.8M in annual tax revenue for the State of Iowa
📚 $9.8M supporting the Des Moines School District
🤝 $4.5M supporting Polk County services
🏡 57% of graduates staying in Iowa - creating a net "brain gain" for our state
This report reinforces what we see every day: Drake strengthens communities by investing in people, partnerships, and public good. 🐶
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