Joel Maxcy, PhD

Joel Maxcy, PhD, a professor in the LeBow College of Business, was quoted in a Sept. 18 WPVI-TV (6-abc) story about Mayor Cherelle Parker announcing her support of the 76ers Center City arena plans and the reactions from different community and stakeholder groups.

Joel Maxcy, PhD, a professor in the LeBow College of Business, was quoted in a July 6 Wall Street Journal article about the unique professional sports model of Premier Lacrosse League, the 5-year-old American professional lacrosse league.

Joel Maxcy, PhD, a professor in the LeBow College of Business, was quoted in a Nov. 4 KYW-TV (CBS-3) broadcast segment about the two of Philadelphia's five professional sports teams - the Phillies and the Union - playing for championship titles this past weekend.

Joel Maxcy, PhD, professor in the LeBow College of Business, was quoted in an Oct. 11 WBEZ-Radio (NPR-Chicago) story about the Chicago Bears desire to build a new stadium complex and entertainment zone outside of the city, and the advantages and risks of moving professional sports stadiums and arenas to new communities.

Identifying the growing trend in the industry, Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business is offering a new esport major within the already successful Sport Business program. The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) with an Esport Business major is designed for students who plan to pursue careers in the competitive video gaming industry.

This weekend’s NFL Draft and Penn Relays will focus the sports world’s attention squarely on Philadelphia. Like usual, members of Drexel’s sport management program will be behind the scenes helping make it all happen.

As Philadelphia prepares to host what is likely to be one of the largest and most historically significant Democratic National Conventions, Drexel experts are available to comment on issues ranging from the logistics of putting together the massive gathering and its historical significance, as well as addressing the biggest political issues that will face presumptive nominee Hillary Clinton.

Pope Francis – and an estimated 1.5 million people – will descend upon the city of Philadelphia in late September as the capstone to the weeklong, international World Meeting of Families event, during which the Pope will deliver a public mass on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. From concerns about security measures to transportation, anxiety is already on the rise among Philadelphians regarding how the city will handle the influx of tourists expected to double the city’s population. Drexel University experts are available to comment on a range of issues related to the visit including safety, public health, environmental impact, infrastructure preparedness and tourism. Experts also are able to weigh in about what this once-in-a-lifetime event – and the Pope’s progressive views – mean for the Catholic church.