Drexel researchers explore recent advances in the evolutionary history of brown rats using population genomics, historical records and shipwreck specimens.
A group of students, plus Drexel University’s Grounds Management team and a host of other organically minded organizations, put in the work to prove that organic turf management can work.
Since arriving at the University in 2010, the president has contributed to and overseen a rich variety of advancements that transformed the University’s campus, culture and community.
According to a study published this month in Health Affairs from researchers at Drexel’s Dornsife School of Public Health, people living in counties with the highest number of “detainer requests” — formal requests from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency for local authorities to take an individual into custody on suspicion that they are illegally residing in the United States — are less likely to enroll in Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
The Philly Chef Conference™ returns for its 10th year on Oct. 13-14. Started by the Food and Hospitality Management program in Drexel University's College of Nursing and Health Professions in 2013, the original Philly Chef Conference is an important tradition for students to learn alongside industry leaders.
Joelyne Jacob and Katie Moorcones will lead the Undergraduate Student Government Association through the upcoming school year; here, they talked about their experience and plans.
“Supra Office Solutions, Inc. combines deep market expertise with the flexibility to meet Drexel’s unique needs, all while sharing a strong commitment to the region's success,” explained Allen Riddick, Drexel’s executive director of supplier inclusion. “By partnering with W.B. Mason, Supra is dedicated to enhancing the local economy through meaningful workforce contributions and economic impact.”
Last term, Drexel University — through its colleges, schools and other units and programs — created a variety of new opportunities for industry and local partnerships as well as civic engagement. This update offers a snapshot of activity courtesy of the Office of the Provost.
Led by researchers from Drexel University’s A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, Harvard Medical School and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute, a recent study aimed to examine associations of prenatal fish consumption and omega-3 supplement use with autism diagnosis and broader autism-related traits in children.