2021

December
- Arts and Sciences Students Named Inaugural Nina Henderson Provost Scholars
  
  December 10, 2021
  
  Executive Vice President and Nina Henderson Provost Paul Jensen recently announced the inaugural class of Nina Henderson Provost Scholars, which included three students from the College of Arts and Sciences. Congratulations to Jana Lenart, biological sciences, August Modiga, philosophy, politics and economics, and Disha Patel, chemistry.
  
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November
- Two Arts and Sciences Faculty Members Named 2021-2022 Provost Fellows
  
  November 01, 2021
  The Office of the Provost recognized four faculty experts as its 2021-2022 cohort of Provost Fellows, including the College of Arts and Sciences’ Deirdre McMahon, PhD, and Asta Zelenkauskaite, PhD. A Provost Fellow is a faculty member who partners with senior administration to spearhead a project critical to Drexel’s success.
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October
- Writing Her Own Journey: Meet English Major Madison Betts
  
  October 20, 2021
  Drexel’s 10-week term format allowed Madison Betts to discover her true passion of writing. On the five-year, three co-op plan, Betts is gaining experience in publishing while looking forward to graduate school and one day publishing her own book.
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- From Co-op to Law School, Avery Maudlin Credits Philosophy Major for Defining his Path
  
  October 19, 2021
  Avery completed three co-ops and is currently a fellow at the Kline & Specter law firm, where he is currently working on a mass tort class action case, serving as a liaison between incoming clients and attorneys. He views the skills learned in his philosophy classes—the ability to intake information and make your own knowledge—as extremely important in the legal field.
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- Drexel Publishing Group Gives Undergraduate Students Real-World Publishing Experience
  
  October 12, 2021
  The course WRIT 405 – Internship in Publishing gives students practical experience in the publishing world through a variety of projects run by the Drexel Publishing Group (DPG). Students write and edit book reviews and articles for DPG’s online publicationWrite Now Philly and learn about production and design while applying styles, formatting and copyediting books that DPG publishes.
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- CoAS Accomplishments in Brief
  
  October 07, 2021
  We are pleased to recognize the recent grants, publications, presentations, awards and honors of the members of the College of Arts and Sciences.
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September
- Philosophy, Politics & Economics Major August Modiga Finds Co-op Success
  
  September 30, 2021
  As a global alliances intern at SAP, August Modiga was part of a team that presented SAP’s business solutions and products to potential customers. The philosophy, politics and economics major shares her experience and the skills she developed that she will carry with her throughout her career.
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- Meet Assistant Professor of English and Africana Studies Jakeya Caruthers, PhD
  
  September 22, 2021
  Jakeya Caruthers, PhD, is a new assistant professor of English and Africana Studies. Her research attends to black political aesthetics within 20th and 21st century cultural production and to the study of race, gender, sexuality and state discipline.
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- CoAS Accomplishments in Brief
  
  September 09, 2021
  We are pleased to recognize the recent grants, publications, presentations, awards and honors of the members of the College of Arts and Sciences.
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August
- College to Mark Return to Campus with ‘CoAS Comes Back!’ Celebration
  
  August 17, 2021
  The College of Arts and Sciences, recognized by President John Fry as “the heart of the University,” presents CoAS Comes Back! on Tuesday, October 5, from 3 to 7 p.m., in Gateway Garden. All Arts and Sciences students, faculty, staff and alumni are invited to gather, connect in person, and enjoy food, fun and music.
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- CoAS Accomplishments in Brief
  
  August 12, 2021
  We are pleased to recognize the recent grants, publications, presentations, awards and honors of the members of the College of Arts and Sciences.
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- Meet New Associate Dean of Undergraduate Education Scott Warnock
  
  August 04, 2021
  As Director of the University Writing Program Scott Warnock, PhD, prepares to assume the role of Associate Dean of Undergraduate Education in the College of Arts and Sciences on September 1, he took the time to discuss his research interests, how remote learning will affect in-person classes going forward, antiracist pedagogy and his favorite food truck on campus, among other things.
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July
- Recognizing Excellence in Research, Scholarship, Creativity, Teaching and Professional Service
  
  July 08, 2021
  As a means of supporting the ongoing development of Drexel University’s research, scholarship and creative activities, as well as recognizing excellence in teaching and professional service, the Office of Research & Innovation and the Office of Faculty Advancement and Undergraduate Affairs are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2020-21 Research, Scholarship and Creativity Awards and the 2020-21 Provost Awards for Teaching, Scholarship and Professional Service.
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- CoAS Accomplishments in Brief
  
  July 07, 2021
  We are pleased to recognize the recent grants, publications, presentations, awards and honors of the members of the College of Arts and Sciences.
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- Henry Israeli Appointed Director of Jewish Studies
  
  July 01, 2021
  Henry Israeli, from the Department of English and Philosophy, has been appointed to the position of Director of Jewish Studies, effective Fall 2021, to lead the planning and implementation of a range of initiatives to increase the visibility of the program both inside and outside the University while developing a strategic plan in collaboration with Amelia Hoover Green, PhD, Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
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June
- Creativity Can’t Wait: CoAS Graduates First Class of Creative Writing MFA Students
  
  June 30, 2021
  Last month, the College of Arts and Sciences graduated its first class of Creative Writing MFA students. The low-residency program launched in the fall of 2019 and has quickly become known as a program with a strong community where the students’ support of one another and their creative reach is inspiring and uplifting. Meet the thirteen members of the Class of 2021.
  
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- Jennifer Yusin, PhD, Appointed Director of Women’s and Gender Studies
  
  June 28, 2021
  Jennifer Yusin, PhD, from the Department of English and Philosophy, has been appointed to the position of Director of Women’s and Gender Studies, effective Fall 2021, to lead the planning and implementation of a range of initiatives to increase the visibility of the program both inside and outside the university while developing a strategic plan in collaboration with Amelia Hoover Green, PhD, associate dean for diversity, equity and inclusion.
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- Juneteenth Discussion Looks Back to Move Forward
  
  June 17, 2021
  On Wednesday, June 16, the Office of Equality and Diversity and the Center for Black Culture dedicated time to reflect on all that has happened and to think about what yet needs to be done in a panel discussion on the topic of Juneteenth and racial justice. Titled “Looking Back to Move Forward: A Frank Conversation in Commemoration of Juneteenth,” the event was moderated by Patience Ajoff-Foster, PhD, CDP, executive director for diversity and inclusive culture.
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- Two Recent CoAS Alums Named Fulbright Honorees
  
  June 16, 2021
  Congratulations to recent CoAS alumni Jorge Fortin-Mejia ’19, who has been selected as a recipient, and Parisa Khoshnood ’20, who has been selected as an alternate, for the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Program for 2021-22.
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- Abioseh Porter, PhD, Appointed Interim Director of Africana Studies
  
  June 14, 2021
  Abioseh Porter, PhD, professor of English, has been appointed to the position of Interim Director of Africana Studies, effective Fall 2021, to lead the planning and implementation of a range of initiatives to increase the visibility of the program both inside and outside the University while developing a Strategic Plan in collaboration with Amelia Hoover Green, PhD, associate dean of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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- Meet Undergraduate Student Commencement Speaker Tim Hanlon
  
  June 07, 2021
  Tim Hanlon is an honors biology major with a concentration in organismal biology and physiology, a minor in neuroscience, certificates in creative writing and in publishing, and is also the outgoing Student Body President. Hanlon recently took the time to reflect on his time at Drexel and share what’s in store for him after graduation.
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- Meet Graduate Student Commencement Speaker Angel Hogan
  
  June 04, 2021
  Angel Hogan is a member of Drexel’s first graduating Creative Writing MFA class. She is an activist, poet and filmmaker. Hogan recently took time from her very busy schedule to tell us a little about herself, the MFA program and her artistic pursuits.
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- CoAS Accomplishments in Brief
  
  June 03, 2021
  We are pleased to recognize the recent grants, publications, presentations, awards and honors of the members of the College of Arts and Sciences.
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May
- Scott Warnock, PhD, Appointed Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education
  
  May 24, 2021
  Scott Warnock, PhD, from the Department of English and Philosophy, has been appointed to the position of Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education to provide leadership in all areas of undergraduate education in the College of Arts and Sciences while fostering initiatives to improve faculty’s teaching experience.
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- Unsettled and Unsettling: An Interview with Maegan Poland on Her Debut Short Story Collection
  
  May 13, 2021
  
  The award-winning debut short story collection from Assistant Teaching Professor of English Maegan Poland, PhD, features wildly imaginative and beautifully detailed stories. In this interview, Poland discusses her interests and influences, among other things.
  
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- Visiting Authors Highlight 2021 Drexel Writing Festival, Set for May 17-21
  
  May 07, 2021
  
  The 2021 Drexel Writing Festival returns virtually May 17-21, and features esteemed visiting writers Karen E. Bender, Robert Anthony Siegel, Artress Bethany White, and Kayleb Rae Candrilli.
  
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- #ForeverDragons: Save the Date for the CoAS Commencement 2021
  
  May 04, 2021
  
  On Tuesday, June 8, 2021, the College of Arts and Sciences will celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2021 with a virtual commencement. The ceremony will be live-streamed from Mandell Theater, where a small party of dignitaries and speakers will gather.
  
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March
- Freshman Renae Tingling to Appear in The Norton Field Guide to Writing
  
  March 25, 2021
  
  Drexel University student Renae Tingling has essay written for first year writing class accepted for publication in The Norton Field Guide for Writing, a well-known and highly regarded writing instructional used in college writing courses across the nation.
  
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February
- Graduate Course Shifts Focus on Black Women Writers, Away From the ‘Single Story’
  
  February 26, 2021
  “Black Women Writing: Short Stories (CW T680),” which is being offered to graduate students this term, promotes anti-racism by disrupting the white literary cannon and shining a light on 19<sup>th</sup> century through 21<sup>st</sup> century Black women renegades.
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