May

A message about taking care over Memorial Day weekend, as COVID-19 transmission remains relatively high, was sent to the Drexel community.

If you’re a graduating student trying to plan where to take pictures in your regalia, you now have one thing to cross off your commencement list.

Drexel recently hosted a panel with Drexel admissions experts and leaders from Philadelphia institutions and the nonprofit Common App to discuss, amongst other topics, alternate ways of gauging college readiness in the age of test optional admissions.

Faculty and professional staff have opportunities for professional development and personal engagement in the Drexel community.

An interdisciplinary course developed in partnership with the historic museum highlighted a host of ethical issues that arise in compiling and maintaining medical archives and artifacts.

An intercollegiate Overwatch tournament yielded fierce competition from nearly 30 North American schools and a research platform to study the emerging eSports industry.

The president of the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) discussed plans for his upcoming speech (which involve a “kitchen cabinet” of Drexel students) as well as his formative experiences growing up in Birmingham, Alabama, in the 1960s and presiding over UMBC for the past 30 years.

The newest exhibition space on campus is dedicated to art showing Black experiences, beauty, and contributions. The current exhibition contains photographs taken during 2020 protests in Philadelphia over the unjust murders of Black people.

Dana Remus, Esq., will address 2022 graduates of the Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law at commencement on Monday, May 23, at the Kimmel Cultural Campus (300 S. Broad Street).

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.

Tips for maintaining a nutrient-rich diet amid skyrocketing grocery prices.

Researchers at Drexel University have introduced a microvascular cooling system that can improve the performance of electric vehicles. They have also proposed an optimization system that will allow designers to balance demands of weight, battery capacity and heat management in EVs.

A.I. drug development…SARS-CoV-2 research…comparative autism studies… Three international scholars from Brazil and Pakistan share how Drexel opened doors to research and professional opportunities not available in their home countries.

Sarah Long, MD, an internationally renowned expert in infectious disease treatment in children, will address graduates of Drexel University’s College of Medicine during its 2022 commencement on May 13.

Drexel Public Safety shares tips to keep you safe, whether you’re walking to your destination, driving or ridesharing, biking, or taking public transportation.

Daffodil, a mini goldendoodle and furry ambassador for the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, is creating opportunities for community wellness.

The Drexel University Board of Trustees voted unanimously Wednesday, May 4 to extend President John Fry’s contract by another five years. The announcement, made by Board Chair Richard A. Greenawalt, will extend Fry’s tenure through June 30, 2028 — making him the longest-serving university president in Philadelphia.escription Required

A message about President John Fry agreeing to lead Drexel University for an additional five years was sent to the Drexel community.

Researchers from Drexel University’s A.J. Drexel Autism Institute recently published a study identifying the differences between autistic adults who reported COVID-19 vaccination acceptance and those who were vaccination hesitant.

A $10 million pledge from Drexel University alumnus Ronald W. Disney and his wife Kathleen will help promote diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at Drexel by providing scholarship funds and program support for students from underrepresented backgrounds, primarily at the University’s Bennett S. LeBow College of Business.