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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 News, Philly.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.

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215.571.4319 acf57@drexel.edu

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A sketch of a jade vase by Atharva Gogate, a design graduate student in the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design. Student Sketches Bring Drexel’s Historic Objects to Life
Dec 8, 2025
Dragons drew objects from Drexel University’s art collection — and you can now see both the art and the work it inspired in a new, free exhibition.
Drexel Institute on a building with a sculpture of an angel. Drexel History 103: How Well Do You Know Drexel University’s Presidents?
Dec 8, 2025
This quiz is themed around leaders throughout institutional history — including Drexel’s newest president.
Lakin Casey, left, president of EcoReps, and Lila Woods, EcoRep student, at one of the hydration stations on the University City Campus. Photo credit: Bo Solomon. Drexel’s Hydration Stations Cut Plastic Waste and Costs
Dec 3, 2025
This year, Dragons saved as much as $8 million by refilling 3.2 million water bottles at hydration stations on the University City Campus.
How Does it Work? Office of Civil Rights Compliance How Does it Work?: Drexel Office of Civil Rights Compliance
Dec 1, 2025
Learn more about training, support, reporting and resources related to the University’s discrimination, harassment and retaliation policy and sexual harassment and misconduct policy.
From left to right: students from Penn’s Counterparts organization (in black and white clothes); and Drexel’s Cleftomaniacs (red shirts); Drexel Dhvani (blue shirts); TrebleMakers (green shirts); 8 to the Bar (black shirts); and Youngmoo Kim, PhD. Drexel-Penn A Cappella Sing-Off Brings a New Battle of 33rd Street
Nov 24, 2025
Student groups from Drexel University and the University of Pennsylvania held a friendly competition in between this year’s men’s and women’s basketball games.
Terra Waymire-Rozman watches as Sophia Stutte shows points out tools and supplies in the conservation supply kits they both created and used when working on conservation projects. Drexel Co-ops Learn the Art of Conservation and Collections Care
Oct 30, 2025
A unique partnership between Drexel University and the Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts enabled two students to pick up a variety of skills and experiences.
A view of a historical chair in a glass case in front of Drexel portraits. Graduate Student Curates the Drexel Family's Impact
Oct 29, 2025
Gina Monahan, MS arts administration and museum leadership ’25, curated a new exhibition highlighting the family of Drexel University’s founder.
Yellow mural on a side of a building Philadelphia Films With Drexel University Cameos
Oct 17, 2025
A new mural shows 18 movies that were shot and/or set in the city — but it doesn’t include “Somewhere in Queens” and “How Do You Know,” which were partly filmed on the University City Campus.
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All In Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting graphic Dragons Demonstrate Fiery Voter Turnout
Nov 28 2022
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
Nov 9 2022
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
Oct 14 2022
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
Oct 4 2022
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
Oct 3 2022
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
Sep 26 2022
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
Sep 21 2022
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
Sep 15 2022
More than 120 Drexel University students tackled advanced research and shared their findings at the STAR Showcase on Aug. 25.
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