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Drexel University has always been regarded as a leading hotspot for research, but for the first time, it has been categorized by the Carnegie Classification…
Raymond G. Perelman, Philadelphia business magnate and philanthropist has passed away at the age of 101. Perelman was best known at Drexel for his donations…
Jan. 18, 2019
Campus bonfire ignites homecoming festivities
Even though the weather is freezing, school spirit is burning hot as Homecoming Week kicked off on Jan. 14 with a bonfire on Race Street…
Jan. 18, 2019
Triangle Talks: ‘Lightning Thief’ lead Chris McCarrell
Chris McCarrell made his Broadway debut in 2014, playing Marius in the revival of “Les Misérables.” Since then he opened the new show “The Lightning…
Jan. 11, 2019
Center for Excellence established to help address opioid crisis
Drexel University’s College of Medicine recently opened the doors to its new Center for Excellence, a unique program offering treatment for those struggling with substance…
Jan. 11, 2019
Aramark continues to expand menu offerings with new plant-based additions
Students have spoken, and Aramark has listened: more vegetarian and vegan options have been added to the dining selection at Urban Eatery. Aramark, Campus Dining…
Jan. 11, 2019
Spirit and competition to accompany 2019 Homecoming season
In the midst of the hecticness of a new term and stressful co-ops, students can unwind with an array of events and mini competitions during…
Jan. 11, 2019
Professors investigate how messaging influences policymaking regarding child development
Jonathan Purtle, an assistant professor for Drexel University’s Dornsife School of Public Health, received a $500,000 grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to research…
Jan. 11, 2019
Class develops nutritious products for low-income students in Philadelphia
A food science class offered last term gave Drexel University students the hands-on opportunity to develop affordable prepared food products for low-income populations in Philadelphia.…
Dec. 7, 2018
Drexel Recreation Center offerings highlighted through student vlog
There is more to Drexel University’s Recreation Center than merely gym equipment, and students in the gym’s marketing department are working to highlight these offerings…
Dec. 7, 2018
Kendall Jenner, Ben Simmons hang with dragons at men’s basketball game
The Dec. 1 Drexel men’s basketball game had a few high-profile spectators. Model and reality TV star Kendall Jenner was in the stands with Sixers…
Dec. 7, 2018
ISSS helps international students unite over coffee
International students were invited to attend a Coffee Talk Nov. 27 to discuss their concerns, having been exposed to a new environment, as part of…
Dec. 7, 2018
22nd annual toy drive spreads holiday cheer
Over 70 community organizations are expected to benefit from this year’s 22nd annual Holiday Toy Drive held by Drexel University’s Office of Government and Community…
Dec. 7, 2018
Autism summit connects neurodiverse students and employers
The Drexel Autism Support Program held an event Nov. 27 at The Study at University City called “Autism at Work Summit: University Series.” The “Autism at…
Dec. 7, 2018
Industry experts discuss concussion concerns
Professional athletes, medical professionals and concerned parents weighed in on the current epidemic of sports-related concussions during a panel hosted by the Department of Sport…
Dec. 7, 2018
Jewish film festival builds greater cultural understanding
Dozens of local filmgoers piled into theatres across Philadelphia to celebrate Jewish filmmakers across the world for two weeks in November. The Gershman Philadelphia Jewish…
Nov. 30, 2018
Academy’s latest exhibit uses hair to tell stories
The Academy of Natural Sciences at Drexel University opened a new exhibit centered around the subject of Academy curator Robert Peck’s new book “Specimens…