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In the chaos of Drexel University’s quarter system, it can be difficult to navigate the array of resources available, so here are a few that…


As incoming freshmen, new Drexel University students must learn to navigate various student portals, which can be overwhelming with many different websites all starting with…
Sep. 18, 2023
Guide to Drexel student orgs
Drexel University’s campus becomes a hotspot early every September when all the incoming freshmen officially move into the City of Brotherly Love. Locations like the…

Sep. 8, 2023
Drexel alumni founded Scholly app reaches new heights with Sallie Mae acquisition
For almost a decade now, Scholly has become a premier tool for students and families to access and apply for customized scholarship opportunities. In a…
Sep. 5, 2023
Pike loses fraternity house for two years
Drexel University’s Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity, also known as Pike, will lose their on-campus house for two years this coming Saturday. All students who currently…

Aug. 18, 2023
Honoring Rainer John Westphal: Drexel alumnus and entrepreneur
On Aug. 7, 2023, Drexel University alumni and trustee Rainer John “Ray” Westphal passed away at the age of 88 (July 7, 1935 – Aug.…

Aug. 18, 2023
Community and university resources highlighted at National Night Out
Partnering with the 16th District of the Philadelphia Police Department, Drexel University hosted National Night Out on Aug. 1 on Lancaster Walk. Dozens of tables…

Aug. 18, 2023
Remembering Terrence Butler
The Drexel University community lost Terrence Butler, a hard-working, lovable teammate, student and friend to many on Wednesday, Aug. 2. Butler was a member of…

Jul. 28, 2023
Unpacking Pete’s Little Lunch Box
Drexel students are no strangers to the fast and affordable meals served daily by the campus’ many food trucks. Everyone has their favorites, but one…

Jul. 28, 2023
Larger than life lanterns at the Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival
Everyday from June 21 to Aug. 13, the Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival is being held at Franklin Square from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. The…

Jul. 28, 2023
Authentic Southeast Asian Cuisine in FDR Park
Since April 1, the Southeast Asian Market has been open in FDR Park from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday. Until Oct.…

Jul. 28, 2023
Drexel hosts inaugural Big City Journalist Boot Camp
Throughout the week of July 17, Drexel University’s Department of Communication collaborated with the Department of Politics to host the first Big City Journalist Boot…

Jul. 28, 2023
Drexel enforces initial course participation policy
This summer quarter, Drexel University quietly started enforcing a policy that requires instructors to verify the attendance of enrolled students in their courses. The policy,…

Jul. 28, 2023
DegreeWorks’ new interface
Drexel’s Office of Inter-College Advising announced on July 17 that DegreeWorks had been updated with a new interface. DegreeWorks is the online portal that students…
Jul. 14, 2023
Major changes coming to Drexel’s academics
Drexel University is on its way to achieving their goals announced in its 2030 Strategic Plan by focusing on the transformation of multiple academic programs.…

Jul. 14, 2023
The Triangle wins $10,000 mental health grant from the Solutions Journalism Network
The Triangle has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Solutions Journalism Network as a part of the organization’s second “Student Media Challenge.” Alongside seven…

Jun. 30, 2023
Philly’s alarming wildfire smoke explained
During the week of June 5, Philadelphia and other major areas along the East Coast were shrouded in eerie fog, leaving the sky a murky…
