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Alumni News

Our College of Arts and Sciences alumni —more than 20,000 strong across 13 different disciplines— make a difference every day by applying their knowledge and working to improve the common good. We would love to hear from you and keep you up-to-date on all of the great things happening at the College!

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The BA to MFA Experience: Finding a Community of Creative Writers at Drexel

At Drexel, creative writing students don't just study the craft—they foster a lifelong community of writers. Learn more through one student's experience from the BA in English prorgram through the MFA in creative writing program.

Meet Biological Sciences Major Carlie Relyea '23

Relyea majored in biology with a concentration in cellular molecular genetics and biochemistry and a minor in sociology. During her first year, she got involved with the SEA-PHAGES program, which gives students hands-on research experience in their very first term.

Meet Communication Major Kayla Alford '24

Alford majored in communication with a concentration in public relations and a minor in organizational management. A co-op with Comcast's HR team helped her figure out her career goals.

Meet Global Studies Major Rida Memon '24

Memon majored in global studies with a concentration in global justice and human rights, and minored in political science, Spanish and law—a combination she knew would help her achieve her goal of helping marginalized communities as a public interest lawyer.

Meet Criminology and Justice Studies Major Jade Umstead '23

Jade Umstead was interested in both the criminal justice system and the psychology behind crime and found that curriculum in Drexel’s Department of Criminology and Justice Studies allowed students to immerse themselves in both of these different but related disciplines.