Drexel Celebrates Pride Month 2021
May 28, 2021
The University will kick off and close out Pride Month 2021 with online events exploring and celebrating the wide spectrum of history, experiences and issues within the LGBTQIA+ community.
Heard Around Campus — May
May 26, 2021
The end of FY21 is fast approaching, as is summer. Make sure you’re aware of important deadlines and upcoming events — plus two new garden spaces on campus!
Your COVID-19 Vaccine Questions, Answered
May 24, 2021
A trio of public health experts discussed side effects, spread, development, clinical trials and other concerns related to the COVID-19 vaccines and vaccine hesitancy.
Drexel Names New Center on Racism and Health, Center Director
May 20, 2021
Drexel University will officially establish and name a new center on racism and health as The Ubuntu Center on Racism, Global Movements and Population Health Equity. The Center was made possible through a generous gift from philanthropists Dana and David Dornsife to the School earlier this academic year. Opening in Fall 2021 and housed in the University’s Dornsife School of Public Health, the Center will be led by inaugural director Sharrelle Barber, ScD, MPH, an assistant professor at Dornsife.
Drexel Continues to Reopen Safely
May 18, 2021
A message about local COVID-19 restrictions easing, amid new CDC guidelines for vaccinated people, and how that affects Drexel was sent to the University community.
Returning to Normal Capacity in the Fall
May 17, 2021
A message about Drexel planning on returning to normal capacity in the Fall 2021 term was sent to the Drexel community. The decision was made based on recommendations from Drexel’s Scientific Advisory Group and the Return Oversight Committee.
Returning to Normal Capacity in the Fall
May 14, 2021
A message about Drexel planning on returning to normal capacity in the Fall 2021 term was sent to Drexel students. The decision was made based on recommendations from Drexel’s Scientific Advisory Group and the Return Oversight Committee.
Drexel and Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Celebrate Opening of New Garden
May 12, 2021
Drexel University and the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society celebrated the completion and opening of a new garden for the Drexel community and the public. Drexel President John Fry and PHS President Matt Rader marked the occasion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 12. Attendees at the event were limited and COVID-19 restrictions and guidelines were enforced.
Study: Parks Not Only Safe, but Essential During the Pandemic
May 12, 2021
Parks played an important role for people seeking respite from the toll of social isolation during the pandemic, and according to new research from Drexel University, they did so without increasing the spread of COVID-19. The study looked at how people used 22 parks in Philadelphia and New York during the height of the pandemic and it found no strong correlation between park use and the number of confirmed cases in surrounding neighborhoods.
Study: Gender Pay Gaps in Nonprofits Are Even Greater When There Is Room for Salary Negotiations
May 4, 2021
With increased media attention and political campaigns focusing on the gender pay gap, the fact that women — on average — are paid less than men, has become an important public discussion. While much of the focus has been on the corporate sector, a new study that looked at executive compensation at nonprofit organizations found that women earn 8.9% less than men with the gap becoming greater when there is room for salary negotiations.
Public Safety & U — May
May 3, 2021
With increased outside activity now and in the months ahead, Drexel Public Safety encourages pedestrians and drivers alike to be aware of your surroundings and follow best safety practices along the way.