Professor Holds Contest to Create 'Edumemes'
Jan 30, 2015
One Drexel professor found that when it comes to making a database for educational apps, or “Edumemes,” sometimes it’s best to do it yourself — and with the help of some students.
14 Stories of '14: The President's Report
Jan 28, 2015
Since the best way to understand an institution is to hear (and see) its stories, John A. Fry's annual President's Report features more than a dozen stories and videos about the projects and achievements that make Drexel special.
Homecoming 2015 Photo Recap
Jan 26, 2015
It was a good weekend to be a Dragon. Game-winning shots on the basketball court, gravity-defying dives in the pool and stunning dance moves at the Armory: This Drexel homecoming had it all, and now you can relive it here.
Drexel Hosts, Wins Hardware Hackathon
Jan 21, 2015
Hosting a hackathon that utilized hardware instead of the usual software, a Drexel team using innovative controls for a drone rose above the rest.
Just 26, Drexel Grad Already a Political Veteran
Jan 16, 2015
After two years on the town council of Moorestown, New Jersey, Victoria Napolitano, a 2010 Drexel grad, was named mayor. She credits part of her success to Drexel for making her feel comfortable in the post-college world.
Training Mannequin Named in Honor of Surgery Professor
Jan 16, 2015
While it’s common to see buildings named in memory of past University figures, Morton H. Perlman’s name will live on in a very unique way: through a mannequin used to teach trauma situations to aspiring doctors.
Ex-Navy Student Climbs Kilimanjaro
Jan 15, 2015
Over the winter break, Chris Diaz, an ex-Navy student, lucked into the opportunity to climb the tallest peak in Africa — and then fly home just in time for class.
A Q&A With Ed Longazel
Jan 15, 2015
Ed Longazel’s office mantra is, “We never guess, we ask.” It’s an important philosophy, especially in the business of compliance and privacy. His office’s compliance program protects Drexel faculty and staff, educates, monitors and audits, and corrects problems when they arise.
Runners Get a Step Ahead at Drexel
Jan 14, 2015
Drexel now offers a suite of physical therapy and other health services to help runners prevent injury or step up their performance, in addition to recovering from injuries.
Professor Weighs in on Implications of the College Football Playoff
Jan 12, 2015
In the wake of the first-ever playoff-decided national championship in major college football championship, Drexel sport management professor Ellen Staurowsky reflects on the successes and failures of the new system and what it means for the business of the game moving forward.
New Drexel Course on Affluenza and Consumer Culture is Open to the Public
Jan 12, 2015
As the dust settles after the chaos of Black Friday, Cyber Monday and the holiday shopping season, it’s the perfect time to take a closer look at America’s consumer culture, including ‘affluenza,’ the epidemic of overconsumption. In a new course, called “Studying Consumerism,” offered by the Department of Communication in Drexel University’s College of Arts and Sciences, students—and a limited number of alumni and members of the general public—can do just that. The winter term course, which runs from Jan. 5 – March 21, will provide students with a broad overview of critical, historical and practical issues pertaining to consumerism as well as branding and marketing.
A Co-op Covering the Best of Beijing Art and Fashion
Jan 12, 2015
Less than a year ago, Mollie Snyder "knew basically nothing about" China. But since starting her co-op at a bilingual Chinese magazine in September, she's been elevated from intern to editor, mingled with celebrities and attended high-end fashion shows.
Women in Gaming: A Q&A with Frank Lee on GamerGate
Jan 12, 2015
A high-profile controversy surfaced in the gaming community late last year which reportedly began with concerns about video game journalism turned to vitriol largely directed at women in gaming. Drexel's gaming expert, Professor Frank Lee, discusses GamerGate and diversity issues.
Charles Spencer, Chronicler of British History and Brother of Princess Diana, to Visit Drexel on Book Tour
Jan 9, 2015
A civil war that led to the beheading of a king, an 11-year discontinuation of the monarchy, followed by a bloody man-hunt for the judges who signed his death warrant – are all part of one of the most tumultuous times in England’s history and the subject of “Killers of the King,” the latest book by Charles Spencer, 9th Earl Spencer. Spencer, the brother of the late Diana, Princess of Wales, is both part of England’s recent history and a renowned chronicler of its more distant eras. On Jan. 22, he will visit Drexel University to talk about his book and also about what it’s like to run the Spencer family estate of Althorp —a real-life Downton Abbey— in the 21st Century. This event is part of a lecture series sponsored by the Kal & Lucille Rudman Institute for Entertainment Industry Studies.
A 'Check-Up from the Neck Up' — Mental Health Screening Kiosks at Drexel
Jan 7, 2015
In an attempt to reach more populations that may suffer difficulties with mental health but don't always seek treatment, kiosks that screen for different types of mental health issues including depression, eating disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder are coming to Drexel soon.
DuPont CEO Ellen Kullman Named Drexel's 2015 Engineering Leader of the Year
Jan 7, 2015
Drexel University’s College of Engineering will honor Ellen Kullman, chair of the Board and CEO of DuPont, as its 2015 Engineering Leader of the Year. Kullman, who will be recognized at a ceremony on Feb. 23, will join an esteemed group of engineering trailblazers who have received the award.
CW Philly to Hold Casting Call for America's Next Top Model at Drexel
Jan 5, 2015
Do you think you have what it takes to be America’s next top model? Here is your chance to prove your talent! The CW hit, America’s Next Top Model, is seeking new contestants to compete for a chance to take on the modeling industry. The CW Philly 57 will hold a local casting call for the show on Tuesday, Jan. 6, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Drexel University's Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design.
Get Fit in 2015 with Personal Trainers from the Rec Center
Jan 5, 2015
Drexel’s Recreation Center employs an eclectic team of personal trainers to help students, faculty or staff work off a few extra pounds, cope with disability, prepare for a competition or just keep a New Year's resolution.
Grad Student Scores Big With $100,000 Tuition Prize
Jan 5, 2015
Mike Dodds will always remember the halftime show during the 2014 ACC Championship football game. The $100,000 tuition prize he won during the program on live national television will help him for the rest of his life.