Drexel Statement on Professor George Ciccariello-Maher's Tweet
Mar 31, 2017
The recent social media comments by George Ciccariello-Maher, associate professor of Politics and Global Studies at Drexel, were made outside the classroom, are his own opinion and do not represent the University’s views. Drexel is committed to and vigorously supports our ROTC students, students on active duty and reserve, and students, faculty, staff and alumni who have served in the military. Our support for military-affiliated members of our community has helped us create an inclusive campus culture that honors service and Drexel’s deep connection to American military history.
Sexual Assault Awareness Month Arrives at Drexel
Mar 31, 2017
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Drexel will be promoting its efforts thanks to a fund from Governor Tom Wolf’s “It’s On Us PA” campus sexual assault prevention grant program.
Drexel Is Helping the FAA Modernize Technical Training
Mar 30, 2017
As a core member of a new Center of Excellence focused on modernizing the training of air traffic controllers and their colleagues, Drexel researchers are doing their part to keep your flight safe and efficient.
Rock and Roll Photographer Bob Gruen Opens ‘ROCKERS’ Exhibit at Pearlstein Gallery
Mar 29, 2017
Legendary rock and roll photographer Bob Gruen’s ROCKERS exhibit brings rock’s excitement and spirit – onstage, backstage, at home – to Pearlstein Gallery. For more than 40 years, Bob Gruen’s name has been synonymous with rock and roll. From taking early photos on tour with Ike and Tina Turner and capturing the early CBGB/Max’s Kansas City scene, to hanging out with John and Yoko and covering current stadium rockers such as Green Day, Gruen has always been at the right place at the right time.
Heard Around Campus — March
Mar 28, 2017
In this monthly installment, catch up on the latest news and updates from March that might be of interest to Drexel faculty and staff.
Remembering the Pioneering Women From One of Drexel’s Legacy Medical Colleges
Mar 27, 2017
Woman’s Medical College of Pennsylvania, the world’s first medical school for women and one of two predecessor institutions to Drexel’s College of Medicine, graduated the first Native American doctor, the second African-American doctor and the first women with medical degrees in India, Syria, Japan and Canada.
Employee Spotlight: John Via
Mar 22, 2017
The College of Engineering’s John Via occupies many roles at Drexel and even more positions within various philanthropic organizations — and just joined one that is headed by Queen Elizabeth II.
A.J. Drexel Picture Gallery Gets a Retro Makeover
Mar 20, 2017
With a renewed layout and returned paintings, the A. J. Drexel Picture Gallery looks completely different to modern viewers, but remarkably similar to what students and faculty would have seen at the turn of the 20th century.
A.J. Drexel Picture Gallery Gets a Retro Makeover
Mar 20, 2017
With a renewed layout and returned paintings, the A. J. Drexel Picture Gallery looks completely different to modern viewers, but remarkably similar to what students and faculty would have seen at the turn of the 20th century.
Art and Tech Innovator John Maeda to Speak at Drexel Commencement at Citizens Bank Park
Mar 20, 2017
Computational design guru John Maeda will address the class of 2017 at Drexel University’s commencement, which will be held on June 13 at 7:30 p.m. Maeda is the global head of Computational Design and Inclusion at Automattic, the parent company of Jetpack, WooCommerce, Longreads, WordPress.com and more. The University-wide ceremony will be held at Citizens Bank Park for the second consecutive year.
Drexel Presents Fine Art Exhibit in Tribute to ‘Father of Illustration’ Howard Pyle
Mar 15, 2017
In continuation of Drexel University’s 125th anniversary celebration, the Pennoni Honors College will co-present with the National Museum of American Illustration, a new exhibition showcasing the influence of former Drexel instructor Howard Pyle and his students, who helped inspire Philadelphia’s historic roots in the applied art field and fueled its publishing boom in 1900s.
Eyeless Catfish Named for Discoverer’s Daughter
Mar 13, 2017
To honor his young, science-minded daughter, a researcher from the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University named a new species of blind, Amazonian catfish after her.
Masters of the Realm
Mar 1, 2017
An ambitious campus-improvement plan will announce to all who traverse it every day: This is Drexel.
A Criminology Student Ready to Turn Theory Into Practice
Mar 1, 2017
Drexel senior Alli Scott’s classroom and field experience has her set for a career as a crime analyst where she can focus on the root of the problems facing high-crime neighborhoods. But her post-graduation plans don’t stop there — she sees a nonprofit in her future.
Hidden Treasures: Our Founder’s Piano
Mar 1, 2017
In addition to being a great financier and philanthropist, Drexel’s founder was an accomplished musician with an incredible taste in music. After he died, his family donated one of the pianos from his home to the University — and you could even play it today.