Alissa Falcone

Editor and Staff Writer
Alissa Falcone is the editor of DrexelNow and Drexel Quarterly and a staff writer who has contributed to those Drexel publications as well as Drexel Magazine and EXEL Magazine. She joined University Communications in 2013 as a communications associate and continued working full-time in 2014 after she graduated from Drexel with a bachelor’s degree in English. Alissa received her master's degree in communication from Drexel in 2017. She previously worked for Philadelphia magazine and has written for the Philadelphia Daily NewsPhilly.com and other publications. When she’s not working at her desk, she can usually be found near one of the many food trucks on Drexel’s campus … for work, obviously. She tweets at @AlissaFalcone.

Articles

The female singers in this photograph dressed in colonial-era costumes (minus the microphone headsets) to sing at a Bicentennial celebration at Independence Hall on July 4, 1976.  The Fourth of July, as Celebrated in Philadelphia History
What was Independence Day like in Philadelphia years — or decades, or centuries — ago? The answer can be found in the Atwater Kent Collection at Drexel University.
Drexel people lined up to play baggo outside Summer Olympics Return to Drexel University in 2024
The annual Employee Olympics, held June 18, featured new events and the same team spirit for faculty and professional staff.
Two students holding a banner reading "Drexel University Celebrated Juneteenth." How Drexel University Celebrated Juneteenth This Year
Dragons participated in Juneteenth events on and off campus this year. The University co-sponsored one of the largest Juneteenth celebrations in the nation, and the Center for Black Culture hosted a party with food and fun.
Drexel President John Fry and Sheryl Lee Ralph on stage at Drexel's 2024 Commencement. Drexel University’s Unforgettable 2024 Commencement Ceremony
Graduating Dragons braved the weather for a communal event in Citizens Bank Park. A class whose members might have lost out on high school ceremonies due to the COVID-19 pandemic was treated to a night full of inspirational speeches and colorful fireworks.
Sheryl Lee Ralph with arms raised while speaking at the podium at Drexel's 2024 Commencement. Top 10 Quotes from Drexel’s 2024 Commencement
Need some inspiration for facing what comes next? Drexel graduates heard words of encouragement, fortitude and advice at this year’s University-wide ceremony.
Four people standing in a line Howard University and Drexel University Collaborate on Department of Energy Project for Clean Energy Education
The two institutions have received an initial installment of $500,000 with the highest three performers eligible to share $1,750,000 for implementation to develop a cross-university exchange program related to the design of low-carbon environments.
Drexel President John Fry Drexel University President John Fry Elected Member of the American Philosophical Society
Last month, the University’s leader was inducted into the county’s oldest and most prestigious intellectual institution, along with esteemed national and international luminaries in the arts, sciences, humanities and professions.
A shot of the exterior of the Mandell Theater in 2024. Drexel University Celebrates 50 Years of Performances and Events at the Mandell Theater
Since 1973, the space has provided the amenities and benefits of a professional theater for generations of Drexel students, faculty, professional staff and community members.

Media Contact Articles

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.
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.
Wooden blocks that spell Resilience Resiliency Tips to Help You Make it Through the Term
College of Medicine student Megan Bradley, a trained resiliency coach, offered tips for bouncing back and through hurdles in academia.
Andrew DeLuca on Drexel's Campus Drexel University First-Year Building New Rover
Andrew DeLuca, an electrical engineering major, is working on a first-of-its-kind rover that could aid in landmine detection.
Blue and yellow graphic reading Dragon Votes Make a Difference 2022 Voting Information for the Drexel University Community
Dragons can register to vote in Pennsylvania until Oct. 24 and learn about this year's elections through events and resources on campus.
Lancaster Walk Alumna vs. Newbie: Drexel Staff Members Offer Campus and Philadelphia Recommendations
Alissa Falcone and Nat Kaemmerer have different points of view on campus and its surrounding city and came up with recommendations for students for both.
Zac Cohen cooks a trial dish. Drexel University Students and Longwood Gardens Tackle Food Sustainability and Innovation
Over the course of a term, students in the "Garden to Table Cooking" class learned how to cook and present dishes made from scratch.
STAR Showcase STAR Scholars Shine in 20th Anniversary of Undergraduate Research Program
More than 120 Drexel University students tackled advanced research and shared their findings at the STAR Showcase on Aug. 25.