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University Writing Program

Support for students, multilingual writers, faculty and programs

The Drexel Korman Center is the home of the Drexel Writing Center for students.

Writing connects language with thought and action. Writing gets things done in the world. Writing is the primary tool for learning and doing, central to Drexel University’s mission to prepare each generation of students for productive professional and civic lives. That’s where the University Writing Program comes in. We assist Drexel students, multilingual writers, faculty and staff to engage in writing across a wide range of modes for learning. In addition, we work to ensure Drexel graduates go on to write with flexibility, confidence, and curiosity as educated contributors to civic and professional life.

Got an idea or a question about writing? We look forward to hearing from you. Please email Liz Kimball, Director, University Writing Program, ek674@drexel.edu or call 215.895.6633. We encourage you to stop by the Drexel Writing Center located in the Korman Center in rooms 100-103.

What We Do

Who We Are

Elizabeth Kimball, Assistant Professor, Department of English and Philosophy, Drexel University
Associate Professor of English; Director, University Writing Program

MacAlister Hall 5016; Korman 103 – Drexel Writing Center
ek674@drexel.edu
  • Rhetorical theory
  • Writing studies
  • Engaged learning
  • Multilingual practice
  • Community-based learning
  • Writing program administration
Lisa Farley
Teaching Professor of English; Coordinator, Multilingual Learner Writing Resources, University Writing Program

MacAlister Hall 5016
dimaiola@drexel.edu
  • Multilingual writing pedagogy
  • Second language acquisition
  • Linguistic diversity
  • Tutoring strategies for multilingual writers
  • Sociocultural theory
Dan Driscoll
Coordinator, Writing Curriculum Initiatives; University Writing Program; Teaching Professor of English

5016 MacAlister
dwd27@drexel.edu
  • Genre and Writing Studies
  • Fiction
  • Writing in the Disciplines/Writing Across the Curriculum
  • First-year Writing
Janel McCloskey - Associate Director, University Writing Program
Program Manager, Drexel Writing Center, University Writing Program

Korman Center 116
jfp48@drexel.edu
  • Antiracist pedagogy
  • Constructive Grounded Theory
  • Linguistic diversity
  • Writing Center Praxis
  • Writing Studies
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Operations Manager, Drexel Writing Center, University Writing Program

Korman Center 100
dwc@drexel.edu

Upcoming Events


  • Faculty and Staff Writing Retreat

    Friday, February 21, 2025

    11:00 AM-12:30 PM

    City View Lounge or Zoom

    • Faculty
    • Staff

    Join us each week for dedicated writing time, in person or on Zoom. Protect your time, move your project forward, and maybe find joy in the company of other writers. We are an inclusive group of faculty and staff from across the university.To join, contact Liz Kimball at ek674@drexel.edu. Sponsored by the Drexel University Writing Program and the Social Science and Humanities Research Council.

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  • 2025 DEGS Pre-Conference Workshop: How to Write an Effective Abstract

    Wednesday, February 26, 2025

    4:00 PM-5:00 PM

    Virtual via Zoom (Registration required)

    • Graduate Students

    With Dan Driscoll, MA, Coordinator of Writing Curriculum Initiatives for the University Writing Program and Teaching Professor of English in the College of Arts and Sciences

    Wednesday, February 26, 2025
    4 to 5 p.m. EST
    Virtual via Zoom


    Description: Whether you have never written an abstract before or you are looking to improve your writing skills, this pre-conference workshop will provide a model for abstract writing that can be adapted to meet the needs of various disciplines and projects, including for STEM and non-STEM fields. Students will be able to begin drafting an abstract—or work on an existing draft—during the session. Our facilitator and conference planning team will also be available to review abstracts in advance of submission for the conference.

    Please note that some programs/departments/disciplines may have specific guidance on or requirements for abstract writing. This session is meant to provide general, interdisciplinary guidance in accordance with the requirements for submission to the annual Drexel Emerging Graduate Scholars (DEGS) Conference.

    The deadline to submit an abstract for research or projects for the 2025 DEGS Conference is Monday, March 31.

    Register [Zoom]

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  • 2025 DEGS Pre-Conference Workshop: Communicating Your Scholarly Work

    Wednesday, April 23, 2025

    12:00 PM-1:30 PM

    Virtual via Zoom (Registration required)

    • Graduate Students

    With Emily Kashka-Ginsburg, MA, Associate Director, Undergraduate Research & Enrichment Programs
    & Special guest faculty panelists (TBA)

    Wednesday, April 23, 2025
    12 to 1:30 p.m. EDT
    Virtual via Zoom


    Description: This workshop will cover the basics of effective communication and help prepare scholars to present their work in the form of both oral and poster presentations. Attendees will practice utilizing a narrative framework to communicate their scholarly work and learn best practices for effectively creating and using visual aids across different types of presentations. Faculty mentors from various disciplines will be available to provide additional guidance as you prepare your conference presentation.

    Please note that some programs/departments/disciplines may have specific guidance on or requirements for oral and poster presentations. This session is meant to provide general, interdisciplinary guidance in accordance with the requirements for submission to the annual Drexel Emerging Graduate Scholars (DEGS) Conference.

    Register [Zoom]

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  • 2025 DEGS Pre-Conference Workshop: Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition Prep

    Wednesday, April 30, 2025

    12:00 PM-1:00 PM

    Virtual via Zoom (Registration required)

    • Graduate Students

    With Katie Van Aken, PhD '17, Drexel alumna, co-founder of the DEGS Conference, producer and host of Impact Factor podcast, principal R&D engineering, Syncro Medical

    Wednesday, April 30, 2025
    12 to 1 p.m. EDT
    Virtual via Zoom


    Description: Present your research in three minutes with one static slide using jargon-free language to a broad audience? How hard could it be? This workshop will help individuals preparing for Drexel University's official Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition at the annual Drexel Emerging Graduate Scholars (DEGS) Conference, which follows the guidelines of the global phenomenon founded by the University of Queensland, an international competition in which over 600 universities and institutions across more than 59 countries participate.

    While participation in this workshop is not required for competitors, it is highly recommended. The workshop and materials will be recorded and shared for those who are unable to participate live.

    Register [Zoom]

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  • 2025 Drexel Emerging Graduate Scholars Conference

    Wednesday and Thursday, May 7 & 8, 2025

    12:00 AM-12:00 AM

    Bossone Research Enterprise Center Drexel University 3126 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19104

    • Everyone
    • Graduate Students
    • Faculty
    • Staff
    • Alumni
    Save the date and check back for registration.
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