Drexel News November 2022 Archive

$1.1 Million Howard Hughes Medical Institute Grant Will Support Drexel’s Efforts to Create a More Inclusive Learning Environment for STEM Students
As part of a national initiative by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Drexel University will team with 14 other colleges and universities as part of a learning community that will take a closer look at how to promote inclusive teaching to more effectively engage students from all backgrounds, including those who belong to groups traditionally underrepresented in science, technology, engineering and math fields.
All In Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting graphic Dragons Demonstrate Fiery Voter Turnout
The university was recognized for efforts to increase voter turnout and was named an All In Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting.
A view of people walking around taken from the staircase in the Great Court of Drexel University's Main Building. Heard Around Campus — November
A lot is happening this week: the last days of earning points for the Wellness Incentive Program, a pop-up student-curated exhibit and opening and an outdoor holiday market on campus.
Close-up of an alarm clock as a woman wakes up in the morning and is sitting on the bed at mirror door side relaxing with sunlight. Food for Thought — November
Are you balancing your diet, physical activity and sleep?
Drexel Lyme Disease Diagnostic Gets a Boost from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
A team of researchers from Drexel University has proposed a way to detect Lyme disease by looking for a unique polymer-protein indicator that occurs before the immune reaction is triggered. The group’s method recently received a boost from a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Steve & Alexandra Cohen Foundation initiative to finally find an effective test for the disease.
Study: Turning Wastewater into Fertilizer Is Feasible and Could Help to Make Agriculture More Sustainable
The wastewater draining from massive pools of sewage sludge has the potential to play a role in more sustainable agriculture, according to environmental engineering researchers at Drexel University.
Two police officers stand with four college students dressed up for Halloween, with the text reading "Public Safety & U." New Homepage, New Leader, Same Commitment to Safety
Public Safety & U — November
Woman sits in field with mountain in background. One Alumna’s Life-changing and Career-building Work at Drexel and in Lesotho
After conducting research abroad as a Dornsife Global Development Scholar and iSTAR student, College of Engineering graduate J’Anna-Mare Lue changed her major, started a student organization, and joined a research group — with impacts felt at the World Vision International NGO and on the ground in Lesotho.
Poster for Can We Talk? event on Nov. 17 at Bentley Hall from 7-9 p.m. Pennoni Honors College Introduces "Can We Talk?" Events
Students from any university can learn to have a more civil discussion with people whose views differ from theirs — just in time for Thanksgiving.
Melvin Singleton Jr. to Join Drexel as Vice President of Public Safety and Chief of Police
A message was sent to the Drexel community about the appointment of Melvin Singleton Jr. as Drexel's senior vice president of Public Safety and Chief of Police.
Scaffolding on Main Building covers the archway over the Chestnut Street entrance. Main Building Being Repaired, Cleaned Under Scaffolding
The iconic building on the West Philly campus is getting a facelift — from an alumnus.