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Drexel University recently announced in an email statement April 6 that it plans to offer the COVID-19 vaccine to students, faculty and staff “as soon…
Climate change, like the COVID-19 pandemic, is a global crisis that requires the participation and consciousness of many institutions and individuals in order to relieve…
Mar. 12, 2021
History of racial injustice at Drexel, from Civil Rights to BLM
As an institution within a major metropolitan area, Drexel University has lived through times of great divide within society; since its inception in 1891, both…
Mar. 12, 2021
Hottest spots to visit around Philadelphia
Philadelphia is one of the best cities in the United States. It can feel intimidating to start exploring it, but once you do it, you’ll…
Mar. 12, 2021
Dealing with stress during this year’s finals week
Finals week will begin March 15 and end on March 19. Drexel students are no strangers when it comes to stress, but finals week can…
Mar. 5, 2021
Drexel Covid-19 statistic reported by the New York Times ‘misleading and invalid’
A recent update to the New York Times COVID-19 tracker revealed a statistic about Drexel University which came as a shock to many, but Dr. Marla Gold,…
Mar. 5, 2021
Drexel’s former Women’s Rifle Team a staple of the University’s history
Drexel’s women’s rifle team started in 1919 becoming one of the best and most accomplished in the country shortly after. Despite the constant differential treatment…
Mar. 5, 2021
Global Passport Series event highlights inequality caused by Covid-19 pandemic
On Feb. 26, 2021, the Department of Global Studies and Modern Languages hosted their first Global Passport Series event of the year centered around how…
Feb. 26, 2021
Dornsife holds second annual case competition for COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness
Drexel’s Dornsife School of Public Health held its second annual case competition Feb. 18, which aimed to improve vaccine effectiveness in Philadelphia; due to the…
Feb. 26, 2021
Raynier Institute funds minority entrepreneurship in Close School of Entrepreneurship
It was announced Feb. 18 that Drexel University and the University City Science Center will receive a grant from Raynier Institute and Foundation totaling $500,000…
Feb. 26, 2021
Drexel students affected by severe weather in Texas
Jaya Tucker, an Entertainment and Arts Management junior, was just doing her hair when the power went out in the apartment where she was staying…
Feb. 19, 2021
Drexel and student organizations honor Black History Month virtually this February
February is Black History Month, and while there likely would have been more recognition in-person, plenty of engaging virtual events are taking place around Drexel.…
Feb. 19, 2021
Accomplished athletic director Eric Zillmer steps down after 22-year tenure
After 22 years of service as Drexel’s Director of Athletics, Eric Zillmer, PsyD, is stepping down from his position effective June 30 to focus on…
Feb. 19, 2021
Virtual learning amid pandemic means no snow days for Drexel students
The absence of snow days affected the Drexel community this year as February began with two major snowstorms, during which most Philaldelphia businesses were closed.…
Feb. 19, 2021
Drexel’s plans for Spring include additional hybrid and face-to-face classes
On Thursday, Feb. 11, Executive Vice President Paul E. Jensen and Provost Nina Henderson sent an email to the Drexel University student body detailing the…
Feb. 12, 2021
Drexel Kline School of Law alum Alison Beam nominated as Dept. of Health secretary
Alison Beam, a Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law alumna was nominated on Jan. 22 to serve as Pennsylvania’s Secretary of the Department…
Feb. 12, 2021
Drexel USGA proposes Student Stimulus Fund with tuition freeze, reduction amid pandemic hardships
As the economic fallout of COVID-19 continues, Drexel’s Undergraduate Student Government Association has proposed the creation of a Student Stimulus Fund as well as a…
