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2023
- The Benefits of Apprenticeship
  
  Nov 15, 2023
  
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- Drexel Alumnus and U.S. Army Veteran Thomas A. Masci Jr. ‘68: A Legacy of Support
  
  Nov 02, 2023
  
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- The Goodwin College: An Integral Role in Drexel History, Part I
  
  Oct 25, 2023
  
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- Goodwin Celebrates Drexels Veteran Graduates
  
  Jun 16, 2023
  
  Drexel's Goodwin College and Center for Military and Veteran Services hosted a celebratory event in honor of the graduating veterans from the class of 2023.
  
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- Q&A with August Thomas, Goodwin Student Speaker for the Class of 2023
  
  Jun 08, 2023
  
  August Thomas, Class of 2023 student commencement speaker, reflects on her time as a Goodwin student as she excitedly prepares to walk across the graduation stage and receive her degree.
  
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- Q&A with Antoinette Radcliffe, Goodwin Student Speaker for the Class of 2023
  
  Jun 08, 2023
  
  Class of 2023 student commencement speaker Antoinette Radcliffe looks back on all that she has learned and accomplished as a Goodwin student as she prepares to become a nonprofit leader.
  
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- Meet Drexel’s 2023 Commencement Speakers and Honorary Degree Recipients
  
  June 07, 2023
  
  Learn about the speakers for Drexel University's commencement ceremonies that will take place from June 14-16.
  
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- New Organization for Goodwin’s Personnel Structure
  
  Mar 01, 2023
  
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- Farewell to a Goodwin Academic Advisor
  
  Mar 01, 2023
  Senior Academic Advisor for students in the First-Year Exploratory Studies Program Karen Christie says farewell.
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2022
- Melinda Emerson, MBA '20, Launches 'Become Your Own Boss'
  
  Oct 24, 2022
  
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- PA SMART Grant Awarded to Drexel for Registered Apprenticeship Program Development
  
  September 12, 2022
  
  Drexel University recently received a two-year grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry to launch a program called Registered Apprenticeships for Middle-Skill Professionals (RAMP). The grant will enable adult learners to start a career as an apprentice at Drexel University in cybersecurity or health care fields.
  
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- Goodwin College Mourns the Loss of Richard C. Goodwin
  
  Jul 28, 2022
  Goodwin College Mourns the Loss of Richard C. Goodwin
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- Drexel Strategic Plan Updates From Spring 2022
  
  July 14, 2022
  
  A year after the official start of implementation, the Strategic Plan CORE team held community updates, roundtables and other meetings during the spring months to inform the Drexel University faculty and professional staff about what’s been worked on to prepare Drexel for the next decade.
  
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- Q&A with Linda Moran, Goodwin Student Speaker for the Class of 2022
  
  Jun 07, 2022
  
  Q&A with Linda Moren, a newly-graduated general studies major with a dual minor in Criminal Justice, and Client Development and Customer Service.
  
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- Meet Drexel’s 2022 Commencement Speakers and Honorary Degree Recipients
  
  May 19, 2022
  
  The speakers addressing graduates this year and receiving recognition for their accomplishments come from wide-ranging backgrounds and fields — and many of them have ties to the University.
  
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- Nationally Recognized Freeman A. Hrabowski, III, Transformative Leader in Higher Education, to Speak at Drexel’s 2022 Commencement
  
  March 30, 2022
  
  One of the nation’s most influential leaders in higher education, Freeman A. Hrabowski, III, president of the University of Maryland Baltimore County, will address the class of 2022 at Drexel’s university-wide commencement ceremony on June 9. In what has become a tradition, Drexel University will return to Citizens Bank Park to celebrate the graduating class in-person. The ceremony will also be live-streamed.
  
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- Profile of Boni Zhang, FYES Alum and Custom Design Major
  
  Feb 08, 2022
  
  Boni Zhang is a third-year student with a custom-designed major with concentrations in software engineering, interactive digital media, interior design, and entrepreneurship and an FYES alum.
  
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- Spotlight on Custom Design
  
  Feb 08, 2022
  
  The Bachelor of Science in the Custom-Design Major (CSDN) enables students to pursue an individualized interdisciplinary course of study at Drexel University. The typical type of student who majors in CSDN is one who “thinks outside the box.”
  
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2020
- Selena McKenzie Earns Impact100 Founders Fellowship
  
  Sep 25, 2020
  Selena McKenzie, a graduate academic advisor in Drexel’s School of Education and a student in Goodwin’s Master of Science (MS) in Nonprofit Management was recently awarded an Impact 100 Founders Fellowship.
  
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- Dr. Frank Anbari is Awarded Professor Emeritus Designation
  
  Sep 04, 2020
  
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- How Drexel's Mandela Washington Fellows are Taking on COVID-19 Across the Globe
  
  Jul 15, 2020
  
  Alumni from the Washington Mandela Fellowship have taken on COVID-19 across Sub-Saharan Africa. From arts-based education tools to public service multimedia and healthcare worker training, the Drexel Mandela Fellows are part of our university’s dedication to improving the health and safety of the communities we reach.
  
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- Goodwin Celebrates the 2020 Faculty Awards
  
  May 27, 2020
  
  Get to know our accomplished faculty honorees!
  
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- Goodwin College of Professional Studies & the Office of Global Engagement Celebrate 100 Mandela Washington Fellows at Drexel
  
  Feb 03, 2020
  For the fourth consecutive year, Drexel University has been named as one of the 27 Institutional Partners for the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders (YALI). This upcoming summer, 25 of the best and brightest civic from Sub-Saharan Africa will come to Drexel for a six-week program in Civic Engagement Leadership.
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2019
- General Studies Student's Business is One You Should Know About
  
  Dec 11, 2019
  Read about a Drexel employee, a student in Goodwin's BS in General Studies program and a burgeoning entrepreneur.
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- Goodwin's Anne Converse Willkomm Featured at the Academic Assessment Conference
  
  Oct 15, 2019
  
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- Goodwin Launches The Skills Hub - A Response to the Gap Between Skill-Based Training and Workforce Demands
  
  Sep 11, 2019
  Goodwin College of Professional Studies is excited to launch The Skills Hub — a continuous learning community that connects businesses and professionals to skill development opportunities.
  
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- Goodwin Celebrates 2019 Faculty Awards
  
  Jun 03, 2019
  As the 2018-2019 academic year comes to a close, the Drexel University community recognizes the stellar faculty who go above and beyond in their academic, professional and civic work. Read more about our award-winning faculty.
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- Senior Comcast Leader Nora Kzirian to Speak at Goodwin's Commencement Ceremony
  
  May 16, 2019
  With more than 10 years of experience as a communication and change management professional, Nora has been recognized among clients for her creative and practical approaches to customer communications.
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- Goodwin is the official academic partner for the Mandela Washington Fellowship at Drexel University
  
  Feb 04, 2019
  For the third year in a row, Drexel University has been selected as an Institute Partner for the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. Beginning in mid-June, the Goodwin College of Professional Studies and Office of Global Engagement and Education Abroad will host 25 of Africa’s brightest Civic Engagement leaders for a six-week Leadership Institute, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State.
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2018
- An interview with two Mandela Washington Fellows mentored by Goodwin faculty
  
  Jul 27, 2018
  
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- Honoring Dr. Richard Goodwin's lifetime achievements on his 90th birthday
  
  Jun 27, 2018
  
  In honor of our College's namesake, Dr. Richard Goodwin’s, 90th birthday, family, friends, colleagues and honored guests celebrated his life and many contributions to industry and academia.
  
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- Corine Sapp honored with Goodwin College of Professional Studies Common Good Award
  
  May 31, 2018
  The Drexel Common Good Award is presented to a graduate student who demonstrates academic excellence and who is committed to improving the world around them. Corine Sapp, of the Master of Science in Professional Studies program, was a University-wide finalist and the honoree for Goodwin.
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- Goodwin Celebrates 2018 Faculty Award Winners
  
  May 31, 2018
  As the 2017-2018 academic year comes to a close, the Drexel University community recognizes the stellar faculty who go above and beyond in their academic, professional and civic work.
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- Goodwin alumnus and Goldman Sachs executive to speak at commencement
  
  May 07, 2018
  
  Giving the keynote address at Goodwin's 2018 commencement ceremony on Thursday, June 14 will be Joel Ruffin, a Goodwin alumnus, celebrated technology executive and high-impact volunteer.
  
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- MS in Nonprofit Management: Public, Professional & Social Sectors featured in the Nonprofit Daily News
  
  Apr 16, 2018
  
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- Student Spotlight: Nora Kzirian
  
  Apr 02, 2018
  
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- Goodwin celebrates with Military Transition Program students at Drexel Homecoming
  
  Mar 06, 2018
  
  Goodwin's Military Transition program welcomed students to the Drexel community at the Homecoming men's basketball game.
  
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2017
- Military Transition Program Receives Distinguished Program Award
  
  Oct 24, 2017
  
  The Military Transition Program (MTP), a two-term transition program offered to military service men and women received the Distinguished Program Award at the Association for Continuing Higher Education Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon, on October 24.
  
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- Photos: Goodwin Students Celebrate Welcome Week with Constitution, Ice Cream
  
  Oct 04, 2017
  
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- Welcome to the 2017-18 Academic Year
  
  Sep 26, 2017
  
  A welcome message from the Assistant Dean for the new academic year.
  
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- Celebrating a Successful Commencement and the Start of Summer Term
  
  Jun 28, 2017
  Goodwin College updates for the summer 2017 term.
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- Domizio '14, Digital Forensics Analyst Supporting Department of Defense, to Address Graduates at Goodwin Commencement
  
  May 09, 2017
  
  Frank Domizio '14, Senior Digital Forensics Analyst supporting the Department of Defense and a retired Philadelphia police officer, will address graduates at the Goodwin College of Professional Studies Commencement Ceremony on Monday, June 12, at 5 p.m. in Mandell Theater.
  
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- Goodwin College Commencement to Celebrate Graduates on June 12
  
  Apr 10, 2017
  The ceremony also will include the College's Honors Convocation.
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- Spring Updates from Goodwin College
  
  Apr 03, 2017
  
  In just ten weeks, Goodwin College of Professional Studies will welcome a new class of alumni through our College and University Commencement ceremonies. It is difficult to believe that the Class of 2017 will soon finish their studies at Drexel, but I wish a safe, rewarding and meaningful quarter to these students.
  
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- Sapp ’17 Named Winner of Lip Sync for Scholarship Challenge
  
  Jan 24, 2017
  
  Corine Sapp ’17, a Bachelor of Science in General Studies student in Goodwin College of Professional Studies, has been named the winner of Goodwin’s Lip Sync for Scholarship Challenge, a student engagement initiative held in conjunction with Drexel’s 125th anniversary celebration.
  
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- Looking Back, Moving Forward
  
  Jan 09, 2017
  From the Executive Director: The start of a new year and the Winter term is a time to reflect on our accomplishments in the past quarter, evaluate our goals and, if necessary, make changes for the future.
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2016
- Visiting Students from Ursinus College Meet Goodwin, Academic Affairs Staff
  
  Dec 05, 2016
  The Ursinus College Philadelphia Experience was formalized between the Office of the Provost and Ursinus College in September, allowing students at the Collegeville, Pa., school to enroll as visiting students for a term at Drexel through Goodwin College.
  
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- Drexel’s Goodwin College Scores a Grant to Train Philadelphia’s Port Workers
  
  Dec 02, 2016
  Philadelphia’s ports will have no shortage of trained workers thanks to a new program by Drexel University and the region’s community colleges.
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- Student Spotlight: Jack Rome
  
  Jul 05, 2016
  Exemplifying how Goodwin College students can advance their career while they earn a degree, Jack Rome ’16 discusses his passion for music performance, his experience with the BS in General Studies program and why “coming to this major was one of the best decisions I've made.”
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- Welcome to Summer 2016: The Future's Bright
  
  Jun 20, 2016
  While there's no rest for the weary here at Drexel, that only shows just how energized we are. Break out your shades — our outlook will be bright this summer.
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- Goodwin Instructors Receive University Teaching & Service Awards
  
  May 23, 2016
  
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- Master the Art of Strategic Selling
  
  Apr 07, 2016
  Whether working with stakeholders internal or external to your organization, possessing customer-centric sales and enterprise development skills has become a requirement for career advancement. Learn to engage in structured, decision-driven conversations focused on serving the best interests of your clients. Guess-Free Selling (GFS), powered by Sales Evolution, will take your organization to the next level of effectiveness.
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- Let's Spring Into Action
  
  Mar 28, 2016
  The Spring quarter marks the third term of Drexel's academic year, heralding not only warmer weather and budding flowers on campus, but also continued intellectual and professional growth.
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- Happy New Year and Welcome to Winter 2016
  
  Jan 05, 2016
  Goodwin College is poised for a stimulating quarter, with much of the credit due to the accomplishments we made during Fall 2015.
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2015
- Welcome Back from Our Executive Director
  
  Sep 24, 2015
  After several months brimming with change for our college, we’d like to offer a heartfelt welcome and best wishes to our new and returning students as we begin the 2015-2016 academic year.
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- Oct. 8: Join the Steinbright Career Fair
  
  Sep 18, 2015
  Searching for full-time career opportunities? Don't miss out on this super event!
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- First-Year Exploratory Studies Program to Launch This Fall
  
  Sep 15, 2015
  Designed to address an untapped enrollment opportunity at the university, the full-time, on-campus plan of study gives incoming students the chance to explore academic options before declaring a major and enrolling into a degree program.
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- Veterans and Military Students Study at Goodwin College
  
  Feb 23, 2015
  Veterans and active and reserved military personnel from all over the country are studying at Drexel University’s Goodwin College to earn college credit towards a degree, to learn new skills to help them excel in their post-military professions, or simply to enhance their knowledge as life-long learners by continuing their education.
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- Meet Jessica Balsavage
  
  Feb 23, 2015
  Jessica Balsavage is a part-time student that chose Drexel University's Goodwin College to continue her education because, "I was looking for an online bachelor’s program from a well-known, fully-accredited institution. I work within the education field and wanted to earn a degree from a school with a reputation for quality and high learning standards."
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- Meet Lakeia Carter
  
  Feb 18, 2015
  Lakeia Carter is an undergraduate student who choose Drexel University's Goodwin College because, "I am determined to finish my undergraduate education and Goodwin provided the opportunity for me to do so while working full time. It was also very important that I finished and completed my degree at the same institution I began at.
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- Meet Tyra Everett
  
  Feb 17, 2015
  Tyra Everett ’14 is a Goodwin College alum returning for graduate studies while serving in the Air Force to further her career, "As a recent graduate of Drexel, I was drawn to the college in pursuit of a 2nd Degree. My future career aspirations are to work with military Veterans. I have a degree in Behavioral Health Counseling and am seeking a second degree in Nursing.
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