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Our founder believed that an education should not only be good, but good for something. That’s why for over 100 years, our unique model of experiential education has infused academics with the power of real world experience, allowing us to push the boundaries of what we can achieve. A place that encourages you to gain knowledge, but also to find new ways to turn that knowledge into action. Drexel turns ambitious thinkers into impassioned doers with advanced expertise who hold the potential to change everything.
Join us. Because your experience matters.
Education is a community endeavor - our student community, corporate & research partners, alumni, and co-op employers are vital pieces of our design. Learn more about becoming part of the experience.
These novel nanomaterials tantalize with super-supercapacitance, electromagnetic impermeability, and sensor possibilities.
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From being able to test-drive future career options to shaping the future of their industries — all while still in school — Drexel Co-op provides guided and supported experiences that enable students to expand their professional networks and start making an impact right away.
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Experiential education is embedded into everything that we do.
Highlighted by our world‑renowned cooperative education program, students gain professional employment experience, learn in the field, then bring that insight back — shaping our academic experiences and letting students discover what they love to do before graduation.
When the world changes, Drexel University is part of the conversation.
But breaking news is only part of the Drexel story. Drexel students, faculty and alumni are breaking barriers and driving change around the world. Drexel sees frequent coverage from broadcast news sources on research breakthroughs and more – this video contains highlights from 2022 – 2023.
Built in 2011 as what was, at the time, North America’s largest living biowall, the centerpiece of Drexel University’s Papadakis Integrated Sciences Building is a 22-foot wide, 80-foot tall beautiful and functional wall of plants that purifies indoor air.
Matthew Stamm, Associate Professor in the department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and leader of the Multimedia and Information Security Lab, joined CNBC's 'Squawk Box' to discuss the impact of AI and deepfakes on the 2024 presidential election, how to protect against misinformation threats, and more.
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By embracing experiential education, Drexel combines academic rigor with a transformative cooperative education program, creating a practical yet extraordinary differentiator. Positioning students alongside expert faculty and professionals inspires intellectual exploration and yields concrete results for the greater good.
Our Dragons are always on the move and ready to take on any challenge.
No matter where the playing field may be — whether it's a classroom, a laboratory, or a jam‑packed sporting arena — Drexel Dragons are ready to put their signature drive and determination on full display and push their way to victory.
Drexel's College of Nursing and Health Professions Disaster Simulation program presents students with an emergency situation and requires them to respond in real-time – preparing students to meet the next challenge before it even happens.
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Drexel University's robust performing arts community is committed to presenting thought-provoking and engaging works of music, theatre, and dance for everyone to enjoy. This spring, we are excited to continue celebrating 50 years of the Mandell Theater, the flagship performance venue at Drexel. We invite you to join us in our season-long celebration of this important milestone.
The Forty Under Forty Class of 2024 illustrates how determined and passionate professionals can master skills to make a meaningful difference in their fields. They demonstrate an eagerness to share their quickly — not easily — gained wisdom and know-how with others of all ages to nurture a better future for all.
Drexel's unique experiential approach yields concrete positive outcomes. Students entering the professional world or pursuing graduate education are able to leverage the skills and knowledge developed from their undergraduate experiences – building their own pathway to success.
Drexel is ranked in the top 50 private institutions in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
Drexel was recognized as one of the top 60 2024 Best Colleges in the U.S. by Wall Street Journal/College Pulse.
We are asking you to be a part of this: to learn with us, to discover with us, to partner with us. Today's world demands more from higher education, and Drexel is redefining what a university — and all those looking to apply knowledge in new and meaningful ways — can achieve.
There is a community here for you, and we're ready to build a better tomorrow.