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New Jersey’s Cash Bail Reform Reduced Incarceration Without Increasing Gun Violence, Drexel Study Says
May 30, 2024
New Jersey’s 2017 cash bail reform law — which eliminated financial barriers to avoiding pretrial detention — successfully reduced the state’s jail population without increasing gun violence, according to a study published this month in JAMA Network Open from researchers at Drexel University’s Dornsife School of Public Health and Boston University.
Speakers on stage at Drexel's 2023 Commencement Drexel University Names 2024 Commencement Speakers and Honorary Degree Recipients
May 28, 2024
In addition to a University-wide Commencement speaker who will address the Class of 2024, individual speakers — including alumni! — will give keynote addresses at college and school ceremonies.
Portrait photo of Sheryl Lee Ralph Sheryl Lee Ralph to Address Graduates at Drexel’s University-wide Commencement Ceremony
May 28, 2024
Sheryl Lee Ralph, award-winning actress and producer, will address the class of 2024 at Drexel’s University-commencement ceremony on June 14 at Citizens Bank Park.
View of Drexel Main Building Main Court Heard Around Campus — May 2024
May 24, 2024
Heard Around Campus — May 2024
Susan A. Roper headshot Emily A. Roper, PhD, Appointed Dean of the College of Nursing and Health Professions
May 22, 2024
The current dean of the College of Health Sciences at Sam Houston State University will start at Drexel Sept. 1, 2024.
Gerri LeBow Hall Drexel Announces Second Cohort of Innovation Fund Investments
May 17, 2024
Drexel University has selected the three University-affiliated startups to receive support from the second cohort of its Innovation Fund. AER Cosmetics, a sustainable cosmetics brand founded by a Drexel student, and 1DNano, a nanomaterial cleantech company; and MXene, Inc., a company focused on the commercialization of nanomaterials called MXenes; will each receive an investment of $150,000 from the fund.
Preet Bharara Former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Partner at WilmerHale Preet Bharara Will Address Drexel Kline School of Law Graduates at Commencement
May 16, 2024
Preet Bharara, former United States attorney for the Southern District of New York (SDNY), a renowned and highly regarded lawyer, who is currently a partner at the law firm WilmerHale, will address 2024 graduates of the Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law at commencement on Friday, May 17, at the Kimmel Cultural Campus (300 S. Broad Street).
Drexel quad Drexel Extends 50% Tuition Offer to All Community College Graduates
May 14, 2024
Students who have earned an associate degree from any accredited community college in the United States will now have the opportunity to attend Drexel University at half the cost of tuition.
Virtual Reality May Enhance Learning Efficiency Over Real-World Environments, Says Drexel Study
May 13, 2024
In the first study to consider brain activity during visuospatial problem-solving across immersive virtual reality (VR), 2-D computer screens and physical environments, researchers from Drexel’s School of Biomedical Engineering uncovered a surprising revelation – VR-based learning exhibited optimal neural efficiency, a measure that gauges the brain activity required to complete a unit task.
Gina Lovasi Gina Lovasi Appointed Dean of the Dornsife School of Public Health
May 8, 2024
Interim Dean Gina Lovasi, PhD, MPH, has been appointed Dana and David Dornsife Dean of the Dornsife School of Public Health.
Drexel Public Safety enjoyed spending time with the community and offering bike registration resources and more at last month’s annual EarthFest. Bike Safety 101 for Riders and Drivers (Students)
May 6, 2024
Public Safety & U — May 2024
Drexel Public Safety enjoyed spending time with the community and offering bike registration resources and more at last month’s annual EarthFest. Bike Safety 101 for Riders and Drivers (Faculty and Professional Staff)
May 6, 2024
May is National Bicycle Safety Month, a great opportunity to brush up on the rules of the road (for both bikers and drivers) and the best gear to keep you safe.
Person writing in a planner Get Your Mid-Quarter Life in Order With These Tips
May 6, 2024
Rebecca Signore, executive director of University Academic Support, shares tips for students in class and on co-op to reset for the weeks ahead.
neural network illustration Drexel Researchers Selected for Federal AI Research Pilot Program
May 6, 2024
Researchers from Drexel University’s College of Engineering and College of Computing & Informatics are among the first cohort tapped by the U.S. National Science Foundation to approach the challenge of advancing safe, secure and trustworthy artificial intelligence programs.
Renowned Geneticist Vicki L. Chandler, PhD, to Address Drexel College of Medicine Class of 2024 During Commencement
May 3, 2024
Vicki L. Chandler, PhD, chief academic officer and provost at Minerva University, will address the Drexel University College of Medicine class of 2024 at its commencement ceremony on May 9.

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