Tomorrow, March 4, is Wear It Wednesday. Students who come into the Bulldog Shop wearing Drake gear will enjoy an exclusive savings of 15% off one item.* Throw on your favorite Bulldog look and stop by to save!
*Exclusions apply. See store for details.
Beginning Feb. 23, 2026, automatic emails regarding billing, account updates, and other important tuition billing information will come from a new email address: campuspayments@touchnet.com, no longer ebill@drake.edu. Access to the billing portal has not changed; just the email address sending updates. Please do not mark emails from campuspayments@touchnet.com as spam or junk. If you have any questions, please reach out at stuacct@drake.edu or (515) 271–4777.
—Office of Student Accounts
The Financial Aid Office will have adjusted hours for the remainder of the Spring 2026 semester for student appointments and walk-ins. Please keep these adjustments in mind when scheduling appointments or visiting the office in Carnegie Hall.
Monday, Tuesday and Friday the office is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday the office is open from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Thursday the office is open from 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
— Kristi Fuller, Financial Aid Office
Career Services and Cintas are collaborating on a new career event to help students learn about internship opportunities, networking with employer partners, and practice professional ‘happy hour’ etiquette.
The date has been set (March 5), the hors d’oeuvres and mocktails have been ordered—the only thing missing from our event planning checklist is your registration!
Event Checklist:
For questions, contact career.services@drake.edu.
— Jill Batten, Office of Advising
Calling all Bulldogs! Head to Parents Hall in Olmsted from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 28, for a day full of fun and fundraising to support kids receiving life-saving treatment at Stead Children’s Hospital. DU Dance Marathon supports four kids and their families and the annual main event offers opportunities for students to engage in friendly competition, hear inspiring stories from families and have fun with kids, win raffle baskets, sing karaoke, watch performances from the Brocal Chords and Drake Dance Team, and enjoy free food from Dough Co, Panchero’s, and more! Join us as we “tackle kids’ health” at DUDM 2026! Kids Can’t Wait!
Sign up HERE!
Drake Broadcasting System (DBS) is looking for a New member on the Spring 2026 exec board. We are looking for an Editor.
If you are interested in editing long or short form videos DBS Editor is your place!
Here is the link to apply! Applications close on February 17 at 11:59 p.m.
If you have any questions or concerns about this position or are interested, you can email DBS President Keila at keila.perezserrano@drake.edu or dbs@drake.edu.
— Keila Perez Serrano, SJMC senior
Did you know that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) provides tax benefits for education? The tax benefits can be used to get back some of the money you spend on tuition or loan interest or to maximize your college savings.
Even if you normally wouldn’t file a tax return because of your income level, be sure to do so. If you don’t, you could miss out on tax credits that would put money in your pocket.
Learn more about tax benefits for higher education here.
— Kristi Fuller, Financial Aid Office
Peer Academic Coaching and Tutoring is available to help with organization, study strategies, and course content support. Schedule through your Starfish Support Network and take a proactive step toward success.
— Sydni Jennings, Academic Success & Retention
The Board of Student Communications is now accepting applications for the 2026–2027 academic year. You could be the leader of the Times-Delphic, Drake Mag, DUiN, Drake Broadcasting System, Periphery or Drake Political Review.
To apply, submit a resume and cover letter in PDF format to BSC co-chairs Professor Jeff Inman (jeff.inman@drake.edu) and SJMC Senator Cole Ferrao (cole.ferrao@drake.edu) by 5 p.m. March 13. Interviews will be held after Spring Break.
For more information, contact Professor Inman at jeff.inman@drake.edu.
Open to all majors and all experience levels. Early ideas are welcome.
Pitch Day: Wednesday, March 25 (Pitch scheduled after deliverables are received)
Deliverables due: March 13
Templates and details are available HERE
NOTE: If you have questions or would like help on your application for the Pappajohn Student Competition, the Entrepreneurship Center can assist!
Contact Chase Spencer at chase.spencer@drake.edu
