Alumni Relations
Explore all the ways you can stay involved with the Drake Experience and keep in touch with your fellow Bulldogs!
True Blue, Always
Drake University is a lot of things: Relays Week, Kissing Rock, a force for change, an anchor for our community. But, most of all, Drake is you—our alumni, 90,400 strong, harnessing your collective creativity, passion, and brilliance to pioneer a better world for others.
Your college years may be over, but your connection to Drake lasts forever. See how you can continue to unleash your potential as an alum.
Alumni Association Benefits
Every Drake graduate automatically becomes a member of the Drake University National Alumni Association. That entitles you to a host of benefits.
Drake University and Go Next are pleased to offer exceptional travel opportunities available to you, your family, and your friends.
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Reconnect with your fellow Bulldogs at one of our upcoming events!
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When Bulldogs excel, we proudly recognize their achievements. Tell us whom you think we should honor with an Alumni Award.
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Bulldog Born – the Drake University Legacy Program – celebrates the children of Drake graduates, congratulates parents on the addition to their families, and reminds alumni that their life-long connection to the University is important to us!
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Browse all Drake University alumni benefits, including travel opportunities, career resources, lifelong learning programs, and ways to stay connected with the Bulldog community.
Browse all BenefitsOur Alumni at a Glance
From Des Moines to Dubai and everywhere in between, Bulldogs are making their mark on the world.
%
2024 alums working or in grad school within six months of graduation.
Top %
In the nation for lifetime return on investment, according to a Bipartisan Policy Center study.
States and 15 countries where you’ll find Drake alumni.
How to Get Involved
You can get closer to Drake wherever you live. Whether you give your time, talent, or treasure, your energy keeps the Drake experience going strong.
Volunteer
Share your expertise with current students, help our Admission team recruit prospective Bulldogs, organize a DU Good Month event near you, or find another way to volunteer.
Make a Gift
Gifts from alumni like you make it possible for today’s Bulldogs to enjoy an experience as meaningful as yours.
Attend an Event
Meet old friends and make new connections at Alumni Community events near Drake and across the country.
Visit The Alumni House
Coming back to Des Moines? Our door is always open at the Alumni House (2700 University Avenue). Stop in!
Sit on the National Alumni Board
Join our National Alumni Board of Directors to shape the education all Bulldogs receive. Email us for consideration.
Student Alumni Association
Today’s students become tomorrow’s alumni. Our Student Alumni Association instills the pride of tradition among current students and connects them with Drake graduates to build powerful connections.
An Unbreakable Bond
Every year, more than 10,000 alumni volunteers give their time to campus initiatives. And through shared experiences, they immediately recognize your spark and tenacity. Reach out to our Alumni Relations office to find ways to build your network, check job listings, or get in touch with former classmates.
Alumni Communities
Connect with fellow Bulldogs in groups located across the United States. Meet in person at a basketball pre-game party near you, volunteer to help a local organization with fellow Bulldogs, and welcome new Bulldogs into the fold who move to your area.
News & Events
Contact Us
Your years at Drake are just the beginning of our relationship. Ask our Alumni Relations office how we can stay connected.
Update Your Information
Land a new job? Get married? Have a child or grandchild? We want to know! Send our alumni office a note, which will appear in a future issue of our alumni magazine, Blue.
