Experience Drexel
The world is demanding more from the next generation, and our founder believed that an education should not only be good, but good for something. That’s why for over 100 years, Drexel's unique model of experiential education has infused world-class academics with the power of real-world experience to push the boundaries of what we can achieve.
Greetings From Drexel University President Antonio Merlo
A special introduction from Drexel University’s 16th president, Antonio Merlo, to all members of the Dragon community.
Drexel University proudly welcomes Antonio Merlo, PhD, as its 16th president. His leadership is rooted in collaboration, innovation, and a deep commitment to ensure every student has the opportunity to thrive.
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Drexel is inspiring intellectual exploration and concrete results for the greater good. Discover how our community is applying knowledge in new and meaningful ways.
Amplify Your Impact With Drexel Co-op
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.
A Collection of Experiences
Experience Drexel isn't just a phrase we throw around lightly. It's an invitation — a call to action to engage with us and discover what the Drexel experience looks like for you. Join us, because your experience matters too.
Co-op Spotlight: Aramark at Lincoln Financial Field
Rhian Johnson is on her second co-op, and her time working game days at Lincoln Financial Field for Aramark has taught her a lot.
Drexel Has An Answer for Students Questioning the Value of Higher Ed: Work-Based Learning
Drexel co-op programs that give students workplace experience while they earn a degree are getting more attention.
The Steinbright Career Development Center
The Steinbright Career Development Center is Drexel's world-class resource for career and cooperative education services.
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Drexel alumnus Justin Best, Olympic gold medalist, two-time Olympian and investment banker, addressed the Class of 2025 at a historic University-wide commencement ceremony.
Paige DeAngelo, founder and CEO of Aer Cosmetics, placed first in the U.S. in the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards in 2023 for her vegan, cruelty-free mascara formula that comes in tablets with a refillable tube.
Drexel Kline students stand up in court, sit at negotiating tables, network with members of the bench and bar and serve individuals and groups in the Philadelphia area who have trouble finding legal representation.
A Partnership Shaping the Future of Data Technology
Students and leaders from Drexel’s LeBow College of Business joined Precisely, a global leader in data integrity, for the Trust ’24 Data Integrity Summit to explore the future of AI integration services and applications.
Drexel University's College of Nursing and Health Professions Disaster Simulation program presents students with an emergency situation experience and requires them to respond in real-time.
As an undergraduate student in Drexel University's Charles D. Close School of Entrepreneurship, Evan Ehlers founded Sharing Excess, a now-national nonprofit dedicated to fighting food insecurity and improving the lives of at-risk community members across the country.
Discovered at Drexel's College of Engineering, MXenes are a new family of nanomaterials that are likely to become the next building block of technology.
Forty Under Forty
Forty Under Forty illustrates how quickly determined and passionate professionals can master skills in diverse settings
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As a global leader in experiential education, Drexel empowers students to transform classroom learning into real-world impact—applying knowledge in dynamic settings that prepares them for what’s next. More than a campus, Drexel is a living part of Philadelphia, where students can explore initiatives that connect the University to the city and the world beyond
Research & Innovation
Drexel is a comprehensive global R1-level research university ranked among the top 100 in the nation. Learn more about research opportunities at Drexel University today!
Global Impact
Drexel serves as a global leader working to address the issues of our times, such as the study and development of advanced climate and sustainability measures.
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Drexel promotes the ideals of social responsibility and public service by facilitating community-based experiential learning for students, faculty, and staff.
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Drexel actively supports research that benefits communities, public service by students and faculty, and business practices that spur economic development.
Drexel Dragons Athletics
Feel the heat with the Drexel Dragons. Roar with us and see our Dragons fly!
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96%
of undergraduate Drexel graduates are working or enrolled in graduate or professional education
96%
of undergraduate Drexel graduates working full-time are satisfied with their position
Drexel’s unique model of learning is one that yields extraordinary results for our students and prepares them to immediately succeed in their careers.
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Expand your experience and be a part of this: learn with us, discover with us, partner with us. There is a community here for you, and we're ready to build a better tomorrow.
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We are celebrating our graduates at Citizens Bank Park this evening at the 2025 Drexel University-wide Commencement ceremony. Thank you to the friends and family who have joined us today to celebrate our #ForeverDragons!
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Our Dragons are making an impact through education abroad experiences with @drexelstudyabroad. #studyabroad #semesterabroad
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Our Dragons are building careers in creative industries! Vivian Wu, BS entertainment and arts management '26 and current student in Drexel Westphal College of Media Arts & Design (@drexelwestphal), completed her first co-op at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
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Performing Arts
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.
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I strongly suggest utilizing your professors and the resources they provide you because they made my experience at Drexel better than I could have imagined.
Callie DeMaria
I encountered different cultures, some of the best food I have ever tasted, and some fulfilling experiences.
Zoe Ann Boynton
These opportunities have not only allowed me to grow both academically and professionally but have also allowed me to expand my network and create new friendships at Drexel.
Gabriella 'Gaby' LaTorre
EXEL: Drexel University's Research Magazine
Experience an award-winning annual magazine overviewing the University’s fast-growing research enterprise.
A brain-imaging study of jazz guitarists during improvisation sheds light on where creatively resides in the mind.
Professor Matthew Stamm is teaching computers how to recognize altered images could help expose forgeries and combat misinformation that spreads readily online.
Fossils found by an amateur paleontologist belonged to a lobe finned, transitional fish that lived in streams and along coastlines some 380 to 360 million years ago.