2020

- Student Update: Preparing for Winter Term and Drexel Student COVID-19 Testing
  
  December 16, 2020
  
  As Drexel looks forward to the student return to campus for the winter term (whether quarter or semester program), the University has put together a COVID-19 testing plan for students and employees.
  
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- Faraday Fabric? MXene Coating Could Prevent Electromagnetic Interference in Wearable Devices
  
  December 11, 2020
  
  Researchers at Drexel University’s College of Engineering have reported that fabric coated with a conductive, two-dimensional material called MXene, is highly effective at blocking electromagnetic waves and potentially harmful radiation. The discovery is a key development for efforts to weave technological capabilities into clothing and accessories.
  
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- Student Update: Take Care of Yourself Now and in the New Year
  
  December 08, 2020
  
  As we look forward to the year ahead, we are very excited to begin to have Dragons back on campus again and kick off 2021 at Drexel on Jan. 4.
  
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- Ultrathin, Spray-Applied MXene Antennas Are Ready for 5G
  
  November 30, 2020
  
  New antennas so thin that they can be sprayed into place are also robust enough to provide a strong signal at bandwidths that will be used by fifth-generation (5G) mobile devices. Performance results for the antennas, which are made from a new type of two-dimensional material called MXene, were recently reported by researchers at Drexel University and could have rammifications for mobile, wearable and connected “internet of things” (IoT) technology.
  
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- Student Update: COVID-19 Testing Extended to Monday
  
  November 17, 2020
  
  Due to increased demand, COVID-19 testing will be extended through Monday, Nov. 23.
  
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- Q&A: PILOTs and SILOTs— What Is Drexel’s Responsibility?
  
  November 13, 2020
  
  Every year Drexel contributes a wide range of services and resources to the City of Philadelphia that benefit residents, public schools, the local economy and Drexel students’ own learning experience.
  
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- Drexel to Launch New Center for Black Culture With Virtual Event
  
  November 09, 2020
  
  Drexel University will celebrate the virtual opening of its new Center for Black Culture Nov. 12, with a "Virtual Kickback" to welcome Black students, faculty, professional staff, alumni and allies. The Center will serve as a resource for the University community to gain a greater understanding of the Black experience and support a welcoming and wholly inclusive campus environment.
  
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- Student Update: Expanded COVID-19 Testing
  
  October 19, 2020
  
  To maintain the health and safety of everyone in our community, Drexel is continuing to provide—and in some cases require—ongoing COVID-19 testing for students on campus.
  
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- Where to Eat Near Drexel’s University City Campus
  
  October 19, 2020
  
  If you’re spending time on campus this fall, these restaurants are nearby and open for pick-up, online ordering and/or indoor or outdoor dining.
  
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- Visioning the Future of the PES Refinery Complex
  
  October 07, 2020
  
  “Visioning the Future of the Philadelphia Energy Solutions Refinery Complex,” is a report about the potential long-term future of the former 1,400-acre Philadelphia Energy Solutions (PES) oil refinery site on the Lower Schuylkill. The report was designed to spark a conversation about how to ensure the long-term development of the site allows connectivity to the rest of the city and yields equitable economic and environmental benefits to the city and its residents. The report was created through a community visioning process funded by a grant from the William Penn Foundation.
  
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