June

Drexel’s College-level Commencement Ceremonies Go Virtual

June 15, 2020
Though forced to celebrate from afar this year, the University’s colleges and schools created diverse, robust and meaningful virtual celebrations for their 2020 graduates.
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CoAS Accomplishments in Brief

June 10, 2020
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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Daniel Drexler and Sumita Gangwani Win 2020 Excellence in Science, Technology and Society Prize

June 10, 2020
Two master’s students in science, technology and society, Daniel Drexler (Drex) ’20 and Sumita Gangwani, are the recipients of the 2020 Excellence in Science, Technology and Society (STS) Prize. This is the fifth year that the Center for STS has offered this annual prize.
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How did Drexel Adapt Courses for Remote Teaching and Learning This Spring?

June 08, 2020
The classroom experience was different this term, but faculty found creative and innovative ways to translate the physical learning environment digitally for students, with the help of colleagues and professional staff members from across the University.
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20 Thoughts from the Drexel University Class of 2020

June 08, 2020
The Class of 2020 is an historic one. Here are their thoughts during graduation week.
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Psychology Grant to Address Youth Confinement Amid COVID-19

June 05, 2020
Correctional facilities have emerged as hotspots for the spread of COVID-19, and confined youth face an increased risk of COVID-19 infection. Given the overrepresentation of youth of color in correctional facilities, the disproportionate infection and mortality rate of COVID-19 among communities of color is compounded for these youth.
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CoAS is Committed to Anti-Racism

June 05, 2020
The recent killings of George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery are the latest in an unconscionably long line of racially based tragedies in our country. The College of Arts and Sciences – its leadership, faculty, students and staff – stands in solidarity with and support of Black people and all victims of hatred and injustice.
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College of Arts and Sciences Tenure and Promotion

June 05, 2020
We are pleased to announce faculty promotions and tenure appointments in the College of Arts and Sciences. Please join us in congratulating the following faculty members!
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The Drexel Story Medicine Pivot in Response to the Pandemic

June 04, 2020
I hate myself for admitting this, but this darned pandemic has made me a better teacher. I know that any teacher reading this right would also hate me for saying such. So right now I am ducking for cover and turning off the comments section. But it's true. I am better at what I have been tasked to do all along, because I have suddenly been forced to do it differently.
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Q&A with Balzan Fellow Debjani Bhattacharyya

June 04, 2020
Assistant Professor of History Debjani Bhattacharyya, PhD, has had a busy year. After completing a visiting fellowship at Princeton University’s Shelby Cullom Davis Center for Historical Studies over the fall and winter, she received another visiting scholarship: This summer, she’ll be at the Institute of Asia and Africa Studies at the University of Humboldt, Berlin, conducting research for her newest book project.
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