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 hallway entrance to 'Curiouser and Curiouser' Q&A: A Drexel Student’s ‘Curiouser and Curiouser’ Exhibition Experience
Niki Robertson, MS arts administration and museum leadership ’24, designed an exhibition that connects “Alice in Wonderland” with Drexel University’s art collection and the way art has historically been displayed to the public.
A cut-out painting of Anthony J. Drexel in front of a map labeled "The Founder's West Philly." Drexel in Philly: The Founder’s West Philly
An early resident of the new neighborhood, Anthony J. Drexel built a “Drexel Colony” for his family, developed housing for neighbors and supported local institutions — including the one he founded.
A cut-out painting of Anthony J. Drexel in front of a map labeled "The Founder's Center City." Drexel in Philly: The Founder’s Center City
Anthony J. Drexel helped finance the creation of the building now housing Reading Terminal Market and the Pennsylvania Convention Center, and his family members are connected to the opening of the Curtis Institute of Music and the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul.
Anthony J. Drexel and "The Founder's Fairmount Park" in front of a map of Fairmount Park. Drexel in Philly: The Founder’s Fairmount Park
Anthony J. Drexel led America’s first private and nonprofit public art organization for more than two decades. His statue on campus is just one physical representation of his larger legacy championing art in Philadelphia.

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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.