January

Our built environment is aging and failing faster than we can maintain it. Recent building collapses and structural failures of roads and bridges are indicators of a problem that’s likely to get worse, according to experts, because it’s just not possible to inspect every crack, creak and crumble to parse dangerous signs of failure from normal wear and tear. In hopes of playing catch-up, researchers in Drexel University’s College of Engineering are trying to give robotic assistants the tools to help inspectors with the job.

Salus University President Michael H. Mittelman, OD, shared his thoughts on all that has happened so far with the merger between the two institutions, and what he hopes for the future.

New year, new opportunities! There are ways to grow your professional development at work, start earning money by participating in Drexel’s A Healthier U wellness program, and contribute to and learn from the upcoming Black History Month and the University’s ongoing climate and sustainability efforts.

A new study from the Center for Weight, Eating and Lifestyle Sciences (WELL Center) in Drexel University’s College of Arts and Sciences explored whether practicing self-compassion – or treating oneself with the same care and kindness that people typically offer to their loved ones – helps people become more resilient to these overeating setbacks.

Last year’s decision by the International Olympic Committee to elevate squash to Olympic sport status will bring visitors and visibility to Drexel’s University City Campus, which is home to the US Squash National Headquarters.

What's going on with the endowments of Drexel University and the Academy of Natural Sciences?

Your path to bringing more joy to your life could start with this virtual trip and expert-approved tips for increasing happiness.

Learn about construction on partnership projects, campus pathways and the new green space that will be developed where Myers Hall is being demolished.

Public Safety & U — January 2024

Over two weeks, 11 community members traveled to Dubai to engage in talk of climate solutions.

There are many events happening over the weekend, culminating in the men’s basketball team playing their rival, the University of Delaware, on Jan. 20.

A recent study from Drexel University’s College of Nursing and Health Professions explored a new way to ease the transition with an art therapy intervention to address the health needs of overweight, postmenopausal women.

Forty-one paintings by 13 contemporary Nepali artists will be on display alongside 42 early photographs from late 19th- and early 20th-century Nepal. This is the first exhibition of contemporary Nepali artists in the United States.

Here's a snapshot of awards, scholarships, publications and fellowships Drexel University students have earned in the past term.

Babies and toddlers exposed to television or video viewing may be more likely to exhibit atypical sensory behaviors, such as being disengaged and disinterested in activities, seeking more intense stimulation in an environment, or being overwhelmed by sensations like loud sounds or bright lights, according to data from researchers at Drexel’s College of Medicine published today in the journal JAMA Pediatrics.

Researchers from Drexel University's LeBow College of Business conducted five studies that showed customers are more likely to remain loyal to the grocery store when using regular checkout service compared to self-checkout systems.

A new app from Drexel University’s Entrepreneurial Game Studio and Cleaver Magazine is using augmented reality to spruce up Philadelphia with beautiful writing. Called Story Seek, the application takes users on a virtual tour of the city to places that have inspired or elicit feelings captured through poems and stories, shared in an augmented reality experience throughout the journey.