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  • Tara Duggal smiling

    Q&A with Art Therapy Student Tara Duggal

    March 14, 2024

    Tara Duggal, an art therapy and counseling student, talks about her journey into art therapy and how she uses art as a healing technique for her clients’ mental health and wellbeing journey.

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  • Genevieve Hargrove dancing with a blue scarf

    Q&A with Dance/Movement Therapy Student Genevieve Hargrove

    March 13, 2024

    Dance and movement are not just for entertainment and exercise; they are also techniques therapists use as a form of expression in therapy. We talked with dance/movement and counseling therapy student, Genevieve Hargrove, to dive into the world of dance and its impact in therapeutic spaces.

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    Serving Up Unmatched Experience in Drexel’s Human Nutrition Grad Program

    March 04, 2024

    Maddy Larkin, a student in Drexel University’s Master of Science in Human Nutrition program, was always interested in pursuing a career in health care, but it wasn’t until she focused on nutrition that she knew she’d found her specialty.

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    PhD in Creative Arts Therapies

    December 19, 2023

    The PhD in Creative Arts Therapies program at Drexel University is at the forefront of training the next generation of researchers and leaders in creative arts therapies.

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  • Cassie Job

    Cassie Job Saw Health Disparities Firsthand

    November 29, 2023

    CNHP’s PA department teaches their students about health disparities and how social determinants impact health outcomes. Cassie Job completed one clinical rotation in an emergency room in the Navajo Nation.

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  • Isabella Stoll

    Spotlight On: Bridge Student Isabella Stoll

    October 31, 2023

    I think everyone’s time is valuable, and because I felt both passionate and certain about the path I had in mind for myself, I pursued it aggressively!

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    Spotlight On: Sam Hurst '25

    October 31, 2023

    When I was transitioning towards the medical field, I initially wanted to be a doctor. But with the funny way life happens, every turn I took towards becoming a doctor kept pointing me towards the PA profession.

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  • Patrick Ihejirikia

    From a Village in Nigeria to Drexel’s Physician Assistant Program

    October 26, 2023

    Patrick Ihejirika was inspired to become a physician assistant after realizing that access to health care is very limited if you don’t have money for treatment in his home country of Nigeria. He hopes to return to care for the people in his community.

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  • Adaptive surfing with Life Rolls On in Wildwood NJ

    DPT Students Dive into Adaptive Surfing

    October 25, 2023

    More than 40 students along with Dr. Bobby Hand participated in the adaptive surfing event produced annually by Life Rolls On.

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    Drexel's Nurse Anesthesia Program: Stronger Than Ever at 50 Years

    October 03, 2023

    Nursing is a family affair for Damien Boham, whose mom, sister and aunt are also nurses. After earning his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from East Stroudsburg University, Boham worked six years as an ICU nurse for Lehigh Valley Health Network.

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  • Ryan McDermott with his family

    Nursing as a Second Career

    September 19, 2023

    Ryan McDermott had the support of his family, professors and classmates when he chose nursing as a second career.

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  • Richard Evans

    Q&A with ACE Student Richard Evans

    August 30, 2023

    The nursing field is woman-dominated, and the misconception that caregiving roles must be filled by women, remains. But Richard Evans, a student in the Nursing Accelerated Career Entry Program (ACE) BSN program, is proof that helping people has no gender.

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  • Nutrition sciences and nursing students gathered after a seminar in Greece.

    Students visit one of the world's Blue Zones

    August 03, 2023

    Nyree Dardarian, EdD, assistant clinical professor of nutrition sciences, and Andrea Irvine, LDN, sports dietitian in the Center for Nutrition & Performance, led graduate and undergraduate students through the island of Ikaria, Greece for an immersive international experience in a Blue Zone.

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    Graduation Highlights and Awards

    July 13, 2023

    On Friday, June 16, over 1,200 students graduated from the College of Nursing and Health Professions witnessed by their faculty, professional staff, families, loved ones, friends and honored guests.

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  • Behavioral health counseling graduating senior Rebecca Burke making a presentation on the beach at the end of the Intensive Course Abroad in Ghana.

    Behavioral Health Counseling Student Rebecca Burke Explores Mental Health Across The World

    June 07, 2023

    Despite nerves and being the only undergraduate student, Rebecca Burke committed to an intensive course abroad (ICA) in Ghana, and the payoff was unexpected and very rewarding.

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  • Sharon Samson, Ashly Alexander, Danielle Larkin and Lena Wang

    2023 Rubert Scholar Graduates

    June 01, 2023

    Congratulations on the graduation of the William and Theresa M. Rubert Memorial Scholarship Trust recipients.

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  • Camryn Amens sits in the lobby of the Health Sciences Building, smiling to the camera

    Camryn Amen Embraces Leadership in Student Nursing

    May 05, 2023

    As President of the Drexel University Student Nursing Association, Camryn Amen is prepared to lead.

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  • Sharon Moenga and Patrick McGuire

    Get to Know Our PA Students

    May 01, 2023

    Sharon Moenga '24 and Patrick McGuire '23 explain why they want to become PAs and why they chose Drexel.

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  • NSNA 2023 DUSNA Executive Board pictured in hotel lobby, left to right, Claire Manger '24, Meg Foster '23, Camryn Amen '23, Grace Sutton '24

    Drexel University Student Nursing Association Attends National Convention 2023

    April 17, 2023

    Drexel University Student Nursing Association attends the 2023 NSNA Convention in Nashville, TN.

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  • Vaibhavi Bharadwaj sits at a table against a dark blue background, smiling at camera

    Vaibhavi Bharadwaj Finds Connection in Health Sciences

    April 13, 2023

    An advocate for building professional connections in healthcare, Vaibhavi Bharadwaj is a Pre-PA track Health Sciences student with a passion for connection.

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  • Alexis Moise stands outside, under a tree, smiling at camera

    Nutrition Sciences Student Alexis Moïse Leads with Holistic Health

    April 11, 2023

    Alexis Moise is passionate about holistic health and making nutrition counseling accessible to all.

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  • Professional headshot of Grace Schuler, she is smiling against a white background

    Finding Teamwork and Creativity in Event Planning

    April 01, 2023

    Grace Schuler is a current student in the Hospitality Management program and co-founder of Drexel Hospitality Society.

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  • Sofia Weingarten stands outside over city view, smiling to camera

    Meet Nutrition Student Sofia Weingarten

    March 23, 2023

    Nutrition Sciences student, Sofia Weingarten, inspires ambition and community on campus.

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  • Ivy Tong stands in front of blue wall holding VR headset, smiling to camera

    Ivy Tong Celebrates Creative Arts Therapies

    March 14, 2023

    Ivy Tong shares why she chose to pursue Creative Arts Therapies and sheds light on current research in the field

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  • Emily Maminski stands in white coat in front of gold sign, "Drexel University College of Nursing and Health Professions"

    Meet Our Nutrition Students: Emily Maminski, MS nutrition and dietetics ’23

     

    March 01, 2023

    Emily Maminski envisions a future where nutrition education and services are accessible to all.

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  • Reggie Howard stands with microphone in hand while speaking, wearing a black shirt that says "Black Men Heal"

    Health Services Administration Student Reggie Howard Innovates Mental Health Services for Black Community

    February 22, 2023

    A passionate advocate for mental health, Reggie Howard wants to create change in his field to serve his community.

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  • Group of five DPT of Color Panel Event attendees standing against a grey wall

    Drexel DPT Students of Color Hold First Panel Event

    February 20, 2023

    Drexel DPT Students of Color held first ever Q&A panel event to discuss racial justice in their profession 

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  • Student Charlise Williams headshot against teal green background

    Culinary Arts Student Charlise Williams Shares Her Recipe for Success

    February 16, 2023

    Charlise Williams is passionate about food and dreams of opening her own farm-to-table restaurant.

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  • Student Alexis Robinson sitting with head propped in hand by a tree

    Health Sciences Student Alexis Robinson Finds Identity at the Intersections

    February 16, 2023

    Alexis Robinson understands the value of exploring your academic options.

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  • Student Metchersa Smith headshot against beige background

    Nursing Student Metchersa Smith Finds Her Unique Path in Health Care

    February 13, 2023

    Metchersa Smith is building a career as a maternal-child health practitioner and advocates for inclusive community on campus. 

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  • Student Matijanay Tiggle standing in front of stairs in red blouse

    Nursing Student Matijanay Tiggle Centers Community Service in Health Care

    February 08, 2023

    Tiggle is committed to addressing health care gaps, health disparities and health inequities. To do so, she plans to specialize in bedside nursing for marginalized populations.

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  • Five HSAD students sitting around large table in Philadelphia City Council caucus room

    Health Services Administration Students Visit Philadelphia City Council Caucus Room

    December 06, 2022

    Earlier this year, students enrolled in HSAD 335: Health Care Policy had the unique opportunity to visit city officials at Philadelphia’s City Hall and gain real time experience. During their visit, students observed full Council sessions on budget hearing and public testimony on proposed bills.

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  • split photo of PA Students Cassie Job and Jose Cuadro

    Getting to Know Our PA Students

    November 17, 2022

    Jose Cuadro '22 and Cassie Job '23 share a passion for advocating for their patients, improving health care access and delivery — and Rihanna.

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  • Exercise science student Zach Jordan, wearing a baseball cap and sitting in a car.

    CNHP Debuts Innovative Exercise Science Program

    November 03, 2022

    CNHP has a new degree program to offer students in the Health Science Department — a BS in exercise science — and Zach Jordan is one of the first people to sign up.

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  • Raquel Ramos, BS health sciences `22, wearing blue scrubs holding a stethoscope.

    Health Sciences Student Centers Community in Career

    November 01, 2022

    Raquel Ramos, a health sciences student, is leaving her mark on Drexel University. She worked with Drexel leadership to get the land acknowledgement included at University events, and this one day emergency physician assistant is making it a mission to advocate for non-English speaking people.

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  • Food and Hospitality Management students Gabe Thayer, Zach Kaczor and Naomi Bass after finishing their tomato soup.

    CNHP Students and Longwood Gardens Tackle Food Sustainability and Innovation

    October 28, 2022

    Students in "Garden to Table Cooking” (CULA T280) aimed to tackle sustainability and innovation by preparing dishes to present to a real-world partner of the University — Longwood Gardens.

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  • Master's student Jason Valdez wearing regalia, standing with his parents

    Master's Student Jason Valdez Finds Community in Art Making

    September 22, 2022

    A love of art, a passion for mental health and a comfort in expressing his Mexican heritage, master's student Jason Valdez, BFA `20, found a path to his perfect career as an art therapist and counselor.

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  • Young Black woman with long shoulder-length hair wearing a blue dress standing in the corridor of a ball park

    Why a nutrition sciences degree?

    July 28, 2022

    Sona Diallo, a Nutrition Sciences bridge student, always intended a career in health care. Where she thought medical school was her path, she found a passion for nutrition.

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  • Drexel University official men's wrestling team photo of Antonio Mininno.

    Wrestler and Health Admin student Antonio Mininno hopes to impact health care inequity

    June 20, 2022

    Drexel University Men's Wrestling team member Antonio Mininno landed in the right program after starting as a nursing student. Interested in health policy and impacting the challenges in health equity, degrees in Health Administration is the path he chose to do that.

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  • 2022 Rubert Scholarships Announced

    June 09, 2022

    Two students at Drexel University College of Nursing and Health Professions are each a recipient of a $10,000 scholarship from the William and Theresa M. Rubert Memorial Scholarship Trust. The Trust provides financial awards for qualified persons who wish to attend Drexel University's College of Nursing and Health Professionals. Students must be full-time and academically qualified BSN co-op pre-junior, junior or senior with financial need to be considered.

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  • White female in a gray t-shirt, wearing glasses and a head band holding a large domestic cat

    MS Student Carly Campbell Advocates for Compassion in Palliative Care

    May 02, 2022

    Carly Campbell is a student in the MS in Complementary and Integrative Health program at Drexel's CNHP. She is looking at ways for her patients to experience their best, most comfortable lives.

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  • Physician Assistant Student News Spring 2022

    April 27, 2022

    From scholarships to volunteering, check out what our current students are up to.

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  • Collage of Justin Judilla and Amanda Rogers

    Get to Know Our PA Students

    April 26, 2022

    Both Justin Judilla and Amanda Rogers knew they wanted to work in medicine from a young age - find out why they chose to become physician assistants!

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