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2012

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Drexel Students Develop Mobile Apps To Aid Visually Impaired
Jun 30, 2012
Recent College of Engineering graduate Nate Bomberger was quoted in a KYW Newsradio (1060-AM) story about the work of his senior design team to create a series of mobile apps that help people with visual impairments access the internet, type and read text. Fellow group members Nate Vecchiarelli, Trevor Adams, Tom Burdak, Shawn Busolits, Andrew Scott and Matt Staniewicz were also mentioned in the story.
Doctors' Groups Applaud Health Care Ruling
Jun 29, 2012
Dr. Robert Field, a professor in the Earle Mack School of Law and School of Public Health, was quoted in an article on the Supreme Court’s health care ruling on ABCNews.com and in a HealthDay article that was picked up by U.S News and World Report and MSN Heath. He was also interviewed on WHYY’s Radio Times, KYW Newsradio (1060-AM) and KFBK radio (Sacramento) . He also participated in a live chat on Philly.com.
Drexel Varsity Eight Placed Second at Henley
Jun 29, 2012
Drexel rowers Randal Lee, Kurt Linton, Paul Wisniowski, Michael Faust, Lorenzo Albala, Sebastian Ryan, Ryan Mallgrave, Vanha Busic and Will Masters were mentioned in a Philly.com story about their performance at the Henley Royal Regatta.
Nutrition Expert Says Philadelphians Need Diet Tweaks on Oppressive Summer Days
Jun 29, 2012
Nyree Dardarian, an instructor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions and co-director of the Center for Integrated Nutrition and Performance, was quoted on KYW Newsradio (1060-AM), in a story about how to eat well during a heat wave.
Digging Up the Deep Roots of Bullying
Jun 29, 2012
Dr. Chuck Williams, an assistant clinical professor in the Goodwin College and the director of the Center for Prevention of School-Aged Violence, was quoted in a Epoch Times story about the roots of bullying.
Health Care Law Verdict to be Pivotal
Jun 28, 2012
Dr. Robert Field, a professor in the Earle Mack School of Law and School of Public Health, was quoted in a Pittsburgh Tribune-Review article on the Supreme Court’s impending health care ruling. He was also quoted in the Philadelphia Daily News and on ProPublica.org.
Trading Learning For Earning
Jun 28, 2012
Dr. Paul Harrington, a professor and director of the Center for Labor Markets and Policy in the Goodwin College, was quoted in the Boston Globe about the employment outlook for recent college grads.
Christopher Ferguson Visits Drexel
Jun 28, 2012
KYW-TV(CBS-3) and WPVI-TV (ABC-6) reported on the visit to Drexel’s campus by astronaut and College of Engineering alumnus Christopher Ferguson ’84.
These Apps from Drexel Seniors Help Visually Impaired Teens Read
Jun 28, 2012
Undergraduate engineering students Nate Vechiarelli, Nate Bomberger, Tom Burdak, Trevor Adams, Shawn Busolits, Andrew Scott and Matt Staniewicz were mentioned in aTechnicallyPhilly.com story about their senior design project, called VisAssist. The project is a set of mobile apps that aid visually impaired users in reading, typing and using social media on their smartphones.
How College Students Scoop the Feds on Online Privacy Violations
Jun 28, 2012
Michael Brennan, a graduate student in the College of Engineering, was mentioned in a Yahoo News story about the Federal Trade Commission’s challenges in monitoring online privacy violations. Brennan is a part-time security technologist at the FTC.
U.S. Supreme Court's Healthcare Ruling
Jun 28, 2012
Lisa McElroy, an associate professor in the Earle Mack School of Law, was interviewed on KPCC 89.3-FM (Los Angeles) and KRLD 1080-AM (Dallas) regarding the Supreme Court’s health care ruling.
Drexel sponsors West Phila. Senior Housing Community Urban Garden Councilwoman
Jun 28, 2012
An urban garden in Mantua created by students from Drexel University and sponsored by the Drexel University office for community initiatives was featured in the University City Review. Diana Nicholas, a professor in the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was quoted.
Mantua Township's Inversand Site May be of National Importance to Paleontologists
Jun 28, 2012
Dr. Ken Lacovara, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Gloucester County Times article about a fossil dig site he and his students use for research, that may be of global significance. Drexel students working at the site were also featured in an accompanying photo slideshow.
W.S. Di Piero is the Hundred Thousand Dollar Poet From South Philly
Jun 27, 2012
Kathy Volk Miller, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, wrote a profile of poet W. Simone Di Piero that was featured on the cover of Philadelphia Weekly.
Nora Ephron Had Rare, Crowd-Pleasing Ability to Mix Humor and Feminism
Jun 27, 2012
Kathy Volk Miller an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Christian Science Monitor article about author Nora Ephron’s legacy.
Sandusky to Keep Pension Despite Conviction
Jun 27, 2012
Norman Stein, a professor in the Earle Mack School of Law, was quoted in a Reuters story about Sandusky’s pension. It was picked up by a number of outlets, including the Chicago Tribune.
Drexel Names Schidlow Med School Dean
Jun 27, 2012
Dr. Daniel V. Schidlow, Walter H. and Leonore Annenberg dean and senior vice president of medical affairs at the Drexel University College of Medicine, was featured in a Philadelphia Business Journal article regarding his being appointed the new dean and senior vice president of the Drexel University College of Medicine.
Part 1: Modern Families
Jun 27, 2012
Dr. Chuck Williams, assistant clinical professor and director of the Center for Prevention of School-Aged Violence in the Goodwin College, was interviewed on KYW Newsradio (1060-AM) for a 4-part series on the changing definitions of “family."
New Book Features Experts from Children's Specialized Hospital in Mountainside
Jun 27, 2012
Dr. Ellen Giarelli, an associate professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a New Jersey Suburban News story about the process of preparing her recent book about nursing for autism spectrum disorders.
What Makes a Good Enough Education?
Jun 26, 2012
Dr. Paula Marantz Cohen, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, authored a blog post on The American Scholar about what constitutes a good education.
The Winners and Losers in US Supreme Court’s SB 1070 Ruling
Jun 25, 2012
Lisa McElroy, an associate professor in the Earle Mack School of Law, was interviewed on KPCC 89.3-FM (Los Angeles) and KRLD 1080-AM (Dallas/Fort Worth) about the Supreme Court’s ruling on Arizona’s immigration law.
U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Likely Affects Easton Teen's Life Sentence for Murder
Jun 25, 2012
Daniel Filler, a professor in the Earle Mack School of Law, was quoted in an article in the Allentown Morning Call about the Supreme Court’s ruling against life sentences for juvenile offenders.
A Chance for the 'Teen Lifers'
Jun 25, 2012
ThePhiladelphia Inquirer quoted Dr.Julia Glover Hall, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, in an article about teens serving life sentences.
Med Schools Start Picturing their Place in a Medical Home World
Jun 25, 2012
Dr. Renee Turchi, an assistant professor in the School of Public Health, was quoted in an American Medical News article about changes in medical education to move toward preparing students for practice in a patient-centered medical home.
Scholar Finds Many Lessons in Sandusky Trial
Jun 25, 2012
The Philadelphia Inquirer featured Ellen Staurowsky, a professor in the Goodwin College, in a story about her experiences at the trial of Jerry Sandusky.
Dungeons and Debtors in The Video Game Industry
Jun 24, 2012
Dr. Frank Lee, an associate teaching professor in the College of Engineering and co-director of the game design program, was quoted in a Boston Globe Magazine story about former Phillies pitcher Curt Schilling’s failed video game company.
Family of Bullied Bus Monitor Asks for Threats Against Students to Stop
Jun 23, 2012
Dr. Chuck Williams, an assistant clinical professor and the director of the Center for Prevention of School-Aged Violence in the Goodwin College, was quoted in a CNN.com story about bullied bus monitor Karen Klein.
NW CEOs Reap Larger Rewards, Despite 'Say on Pay' Votes
Jun 23, 2012
Dr. Ralph Walkling, a professor and executive director of the Corporate Governance Center at LeBow College of Business, was quoted in The Seattle Times in a story about a company’s “say on pay” votes.
Penn State Moves Swiftly on Sandusky Sex Abuse Civil Suits
Jun 23, 2012
Daniel Filler, a professor in the Earle Mack School of Law was quoted in a Reuters article about civil suits against Penn State because of child abuse claims against Jerry Sandusky. It was picked up by MSNBC, CNBC, Yahoo! News, The New York Times and numerous other outlets. He was also quoted in The Philadelphia Inquirer about the Sandusky trial verdict.
More Stringent Requirements Send Nurses Back to School
Jun 23, 2012
Dr. Gloria Donnelly, dean of the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a New York Times article about more stringent employment requirements resulting in more nurses returning to school. Drexel’s online RN-to-BSN program was featured, and nursing student Jennifer Matton was also quoted.
Local Expert Discusses Eating Disorders In Older Women
Jun 22, 2012
Dr. Michael Lowe, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed on KYW Newsradio (1060-AM) about eating disorders in older women.
Talking About Sex Abuse Remains Difficult
Jun 22, 2012
Dr. Chuck Williams, assistant clinical professor and director of the Center for the Prevention of School-Aged Violence in the Goodwin College, was quoted in an Allentown Morning Call story on why it’s so difficult to talk about sex abuse. He was also quoted in a Christian Science Monitor article about the Penn State saga.
The Young and the Wageless: Too Disaffected to Vote?
Jun 22, 2012
The research of Dr. Paul Harrington and Dr.Neeta Fogg, professors and researchers for the Center for Labor Markets and Policy in the Goodwin College, was mentioned in Bloomberg BusinessWeek in an article on the effect of unemployment among young people on the 2012 election. Harrington was also quoted in the Delaware County Daily Times.
Philadelphia Leads in Green Power
Jun 21, 2012
Drexel and the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University were mentioned in a Philadelphia Inquirer article about their purchase of 100 percent green energy.
Sex Abuse Trial of Ex-Coach Sandusky Heads to Jury
Jun 21, 2012
Daniel Filler, a professor in the Earle Mack School of Law, was quoted in a Reuters story about the defense resting in the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse trial. It was picked up by a number of outlets, including The New York Times, The Chicago Tribune, FOX News andCNBC.
Supreme Court Decides to Hear Arguments on the New Health Care Law
Jun 21, 2012
Lisa McElroy, an associate professor in the Earle Mack School of Law, was interviewed on KPCC 89.3-FM (Los Angeles) and WTAM-FM (Cleveland) about the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on the new health care laws.
Brush Up on Your Math to Prevent Medication Misuse
Jun 21, 2012
Dr. Lee Pachter, a professor in the College of Medicine, was quoted in a SheKnows.com article about parents providing inaccurate medicine dosages to their children because of poor math skills.
Legal Pundits Analyze Sandusky's Defense
Jun 20, 2012
Adam Benforado, an assistant professor in the Earle Mack School of Law, was quoted in the Allentown Morning Call about the defense in the Sandusky sex abuse trial.
City Council Honors Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
Jun 20, 2012
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University was mentioned in an Examiner.com article about being honored by the Philadelphia City Council for its contributions to the environmental and natural sciences.
Jerry Sandusky's Wife takes the Stand, Defends Husband
Jun 20, 2012
An interview with Dr. Chuck Williams, an assistant clinical professor and the director of the Center for the Prevention of School-Aged Violence in the Goodwin College, about Jerry Sandusky’s wife ran on a number of radio stations, including WABC (New York), WBZ (Boston), WLW (Cincinnati), KABC (Los Angeles) and KOMO (Seattle).
Could the Supreme Court's Health Care Ruling Kill Patient Safety Reforms?
Jun 20, 2012
Dr. Robert Field, a professor in the Earle Mack School of Law and School of Public Health, was quoted in Scientific American about the U.S. Supreme Court’s impending health care ruling.
Ombré Oozes into Hair, Makeup
Jun 20, 2012
Claure Sauro, curator of the Historic Costume Collection in the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was quoted in a Philadelphia Inquirer story on June 20 about the ombré trend in fashion this summer.
Drexel Seeks to Lure Homeowners, Investment to West Philly
Jun 20, 2012
Drexel was featured in a Next American City article about the University’s new employee home purchase assistance program.
Driver's Side Mirror Now Eliminates Blind Spots
Jun 19, 2012
Dr. R. Andrew Hicks, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was a guest on RadioLive New Zealand discussing the driver’s side mirror he invented that eliminates the blind spot.
Girls & Women in Sports: The 40th Anniversary of Title IX
Jun 19, 2012
Dr. Ellen Staurowsky, a professor in the Goodwin College, was interviewed on WHYY’s Radio Times about the 40th anniversary of Title IX and women in sports.
Bee Publisher Cheryl Dell to Give Drexel Commencement Address
Jun 19, 2012
Drexel was mentioned in a Sacramento Business Journal article about commencement ceremony keynote speaker at the Center for Graduate Studies, Sacramento Bee publisher and president Cheryl Dell.
Prison Exchange Program Lets Students, Prisoners Learn as Peers
Jun 18, 2012
A sociology class taught by Cyndi Reed Rickards, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was mentioned in Metro Philadelphia for its collaboration with the Inside-Out Prison Exchange program.
Objects in Mirror No Longer Disappear
Jun 18, 2012
Dr. R. Andrew Hicks, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in Slate in a story about the driver’s side mirror he invented that eliminates the blind spot.
In Face of Discouraging Statistics, Recent Graduates Flock to Career Fair
Jun 18, 2012
The research of Dr. Paul Harrington and Dr.Neeta Fogg, professors and researchers for the Center for Labor Markets and Policy in the Goodwin College, was mentioned on WHYY’s Newsworks.org in an article on a Campus Philly career fair.
Psychologist Explains Disorder at Heart of Sandusky’s Defense
Jun 18, 2012
Dr. Chuck Williams, assistant clinical professor and director of the Center for Prevention of School-Aged Violence in the Goodwin College, was interviewed on KYW Newsradio (1060-AM) about histrionic personality disorder.
Academy of Natural Sciences Offers Free Admission for Dads on Father’s Day
Jun 17, 2012
WPVI-TV (6abc) mentioned the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University’s free admission for dads on Father’s Day.
Drexel’s commencement ceremonies
Jun 17, 2012
WPVI-TV (6abc) and WCAU-TV (NBC 10) mentioned Drexel’s commencement ceremonies.
Local Experts Discuss Impact of Greek Election on U.S. Economy
Jun 17, 2012
Dr. Marco Airaudo, an assistant professor in the LeBow College of Business, was interviewed on KYW Newsradio (1060-AM) about the impact of the elections on Greece’s economy.
An Intriguing Figure Has Yet to Speak at Sandusky’s Sexual Assault Trial
Jun 17, 2012
Dr. Chuck Williams, an assistant clinical professor and director of the Center for Prevention of School-Aged Violence in the Goodwin College, was quoted in a New York Times story about Jerry Sandusky’s wife.
There are Signs the Local Job Scene is Brighter
Jun 16, 2012
Dr. Paul Harrington, director of the Center for Labor Markets and Policy in the Goodwin College, was quoted in the Philadelphia Business Journal about the state of the job market.
Drexel Course Teams Up Prison Inmates With Students To Improve Self-Esteem
Jun 16, 2012
A sociology class taught by professor Cyndi Reed Rickards in the College of Arts and Sciences was featured on KYW Newsradio (1060-AM) for its collaboration with the Inside-Out Prison Exchange program.
Venezuelans WonderWho Would Replace Chavez
Jun 16, 2012
George Ciccariello-Maher, an assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in TheWashington Post in a story about Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez.
The Physics of Ray Bradbury's "A Sound of Thunder"
Jun 15, 2012
Dr. David Goldberg, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in The Philadelphia Inquirer in a story about the physics of Ray Bradbury’s short story “A Sound of Thunder.
Could the Supreme Court’s Health Care Ruling Kill Patient Safety Reforms?
Jun 15, 2012
Dr. Robert Field, a professor in the Earle Mack School of Law and School of Public Health, was quoted on ProPublica about the U.S. Supreme Court’s impending health care ruling.
Drexel Continues Research Pact with Hebrew University
Jun 15, 2012
Drexel’s research partnership with the Institute for Drug Research of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem was featured in the Philadelphia Business Journal. Dr. Banu Onaral, professor and director of the School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems, was quoted.
Cultural Mecca
Jun 15, 2012
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University was featured in U.S. Airways Magazine in an article about the museum’s bicentennial celebrations.
'Shot Girls,' Underground Butt Injections Exposed
Jun 14, 2012
Mark Abdelmalek, MD, an associate professor in the College of Medicine, was quoted in a June 14 ABC News story about the underground world of illegal butt-enhancment injections.
Susan Tompor: Lump-Sum Pension Offer a Tough Call for General Motors, Ford Retirees
Jun 14, 2012
Norman Stein, a professor in the Earle Mack School of Law, was quoted in a Detroit Free Press article about pensions.
Facebook's IPO flop: Who Got Rich?
Jun 14, 2012
Dr. Jacqueline Garner, an associate professor in the LeBow College of Business, was quoted in an MSN Money story about Facebook’s Initial Public Offering.
Survey: 16 Predictions on the Health Care Decision
Jun 14, 2012
Dr. Robert Field, a professor in the School of Public Health and the Earle Mack School of Law, was quoted in a blog post by the National Constitution Center that ran on Yahoo! News about the Supreme Court’s upcoming healthcare ruling.
Retirement Ceremony Hosted on Flag Day
Jun 14, 2012
A flag retirement ceremony hosted on Flag Day by Drexel University Online was featured in a story on KYW-TV (CBS-3) and WCAU-TV (NBC-10). The Associated Press also posted a photo of the event.
The Blind Spot: A Requiem
Jun 13, 2012
A side mirror that eliminates drivers’ blind spots, invented by Dr. R. Andrew Hicks, professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was featured in stories in The Atlantic, on KYW Newsradio (1060-AM), on WTXF-TV (FOX-29), KPCC-FM (NPR in Los Angeles), MSN Autos and from the National Science Foundation.
Despite Resistance, Boards Shift Toward Breaking Up CEO, Chair Roles
Jun 13, 2012
Dr. Ralph Walkling, executive director of the Corporate Governance Center at LeBow College of Business, was quoted on FoxBusiness.com about splitting up the CEO and chairman titles.
Drexel University's Annual Fashion Show Delights
Jun 13, 2012
The Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design’s annual student fashion show was featured in The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Scientist Explains Why Mosquitos Are Biting All Day Long
Jun 13, 2012
Dr. John Gelhaus, curator of entomology at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, was quoted on KYW Newsradio (1060-AM) in a story about mosquitos’ biting behavior.
Invasive "Rock Snot" Alga Found in Youghiogheny River
Jun 12, 2012
The Academy of Natural Science of Drexel University was mentioned in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette for confirming the discovery of an invasive algae species found in the Youghiogheny River.
New Wide-Angle Mirror Could Eliminate Blind Spots in Cars
Jun 12, 2012
Dr. R. Andrew Hicks, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a FoxNews.com story about a side mirror he invented that eliminates the blind spot for drivers.
LinkedIn Breach Puts Site's Reputation on the Line
Jun 11, 2012
Dr. Rob D’Ovidio, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Reuters story about a LinkedIn security breach. The story also appeared in The New York Times and on MSNMoney.comamong other outlets.
Lack of Computer Access a Major Hurdle for the Poor
Jun 11, 2012
Drexel was mentioned in a Philadelphia Inquirer article in story about the University’s involvement in a project to provide computers-access to underserved populations.
8 Things Never to Say to Dieters
Jun 11, 2012
Dr. Michael Lowe, a professor of psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Yahoo! Shine article about things that should not be said to dieters.
Sandusky Case: Can Prosecutors Explain Long Gap Between Abuse and Charges?
Jun 11, 2012
Richard Frankel, an associate professor of law in the Earle Mack School of Law, was quoted in a Christian Science Monitor article about Jerry Sandusky’s sex abuse trial.
Drexel on "The Tonight Show"
Jun 11, 2012
A side mirror that eliminates the driver’s blind spot, invented by Dr. R. Andrew Hicks, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was featured in Jay Leno’s comedic monologue on “The Tonight Show” on NBC.
Companies Shape Curricula in New University Partnerships
Jun 10, 2012
Dr. Amy Slaton, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in Bloomberg News about the skills sophomores acquire through industry and academic cooperation.
Disco Ball-Inspired Mirror Gets Rid of Driver's Blind Spot
Jun 10, 2012
Dr. R. Andrew Hicks, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was featured in news stories on CNN.com, Yahoo! Autos, The Daily Mail, CNET.com and other outlets for his newly patented invention of a minimally distorting driver's side mirror with a wide field of view that eliminates the blind spot.
Teradata a Big Player in Big Data
Jun 9, 2012
Dr. Bill Regli, associate dean for contract research in The iSchool, was quoted in the Dayton Daily News story about “big data.” The story was also picked up by TCMnet.com’s education blog, office.com and several other sites.
Efforts Focus on Helping Veterans Find the Right College
Jun 8, 2012
Eugene Clark, a veterans benefits counselor for Drexel Online Learning was quoted in a U.S. News & World Report story about helping veterans find the right college.
Report: Young Adults Avoiding Doctor Visits Due To Cost
Jun 8, 2012
Dr. Robert Field, a professor in the School of Public Health and Earle Mack School of Law, was quoted on KYW Newsradio (1060-AM) in a story about a new study showing that young adults are avoiding medical care due to costs.
Public Health and Medical Professionals to Get Lesson on Religion
Jun 7, 2012
Jennifer Kolker, an assistant professor in the School of Public Health, and Rabbi Nancy Epstein, an associate professor in the School of Public Health, were quoted on WHYY radio (91-FM) and Newsworks.org in a story about training program they are running to help health professionals and public health officials develop stronger competency dealing with patients’ religion in health settings.
Bankrupt At Home, Philly Orchestra Looks To China
Jun 7, 2012
Drexel was mentioned on WHYYradio (91-FM) and Newswork.org in a story syndicated to multiple stations about The Philadelphia Orchestra’s convert at the opening of a joint research center between the Shanghai Advanced Research Institute (SARI) of the Chinese Academy of Science and Drexel University.
Launch of the Mandarin translation of "The Man Who Made Wall Street"
Jun 7, 2012
A Drexel delegation led by President John Fry was featured in a variety of Chinese news media outlets including the Beijing Youth Daily and the Beijing Times for the official opening of the Drexel-SARI Center and the launch of the Mandarin translation of The Man Who Made Wall Street: Anthony J. Drexel and the Rise of Modern Finance.
Drexel Professor Creates Rearview Mirror With 45-Degree Viewing Angle
Jun 7, 2012
A driver’s side mirror with a wide field of view and minimal distortion, invented by Dr. R. Andrew Hicks, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was featured in news stories for receiving a U.S. patent. Coverage appeared on sites including The Verge, Gizmodo, UPI, Smart Planet (CBS Interactive), and DVICE (SyFy network).
Healthy Eating For Women
Jun 7, 2012
Dr. Argie Allen, director of clinical training for the Couple & Family Therapy Program in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was interviewed on NBC’s “TODAY” show in a segment about healthy eating for women.
Shanghai University of Science and Technology Recruits 4,000 People Next Year
Jun 7, 2012
The opening of a joint research center between the Shanghai Advanced Research Institute (SARI) of the Chinese Academy of Science and Drexel was featured on China’s dfdaily.com.
Ceremonies Hail Grads Heading Into Military
Jun 6, 2012
Dr. Ken Hartman, president of Drexel e-Learning program, was quoted in an Associated Press article, about ceremonies for military-bound college graduates that was picked up by USA Today.
New Fetal Genome Sequencing Could Spot Disorders
Jun 6, 2012
Dr. Laird Jackson, a professor in the College of Medicine, was quoted on Yahoo!News in a story about fetal genome sequencing.
Drexel, Penn, CHOP License Body Tissue-Generation Technology
Jun 6, 2012
Tissue technology developed by researchers from Drexel’s School of Biomedical Engineering, was mentioned in June 6stories in the Philadelphia Business Journal, MedCity News and the Greater Wilmington Business Journal.
Drexel Students Partner With Indian Counterparts To Launch Voice Recording Service
Jun 5, 2012
Shefali Pathak, a junior business administration major, was featured in a TechnicallyPhilly.com post about the beta launch of her voice recording service, Croak.it.
Microsoft Corp.’s U.S. Imagine Cup Competition
Jun 5, 2012
Dr.Frank Lee, associate teaching professor in the College of Engineering, was mentioned on WPSG-TV (CW Philly-57), in a story about College of Engineering students Matthew Lesnak, Keith Ayers and Nicholas Mullen winning the Windows Phone Game Design category of Microsoft Corp.’s U.S. Imagine Cup competition.
Death of a Salesman—Seen vs. Imagined
Jun 5, 2012
Dr. Paula Marantz Cohen, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, authored a blog post on The American Scholar about Arthur Miller’s play Death of a Salesman.
Drexel’s Annual Student Fashion Show
Jun 5, 2012
Philadelphia Weekly’s style blog, PW Style, posted a slideshow of photos from the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design’s annual student fashion show.
Be Well Boot Camp
Jun 4, 2012
Drexel’s Recreation Center was mentioned in Philadelphia Magazine's “G Philly” blog for hosting Be Well Boot Camp on June 9.
Ceremonies Arise To Recognize Military-Bound Grads
Jun 4, 2012
Dr. Ken Hartman, director of Drexel’s e-Learning program, was quoted in a Associated Press article about ceremonies for military-bound college graduates.
A Corporation's Mission Statement
Jun 4, 2012
Dr. Donna DeCarolis, associate dean for strategic initiatives and head of the management department in LeBow College, was interviewed on KYW Newsradio (1060-AM) about company’s mission statements.
Animal Superpowers: Army Ants
Jun 3, 2012
Dr. Sean O’Donnell, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was featured on “Animal Superpowers” with Patrick Stewart on NatGeo Wild, in an episode about army ants.
Drexel’s Annual Student Fashion Show
Jun 3, 2012
The Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design’s annual student fashion show was spotlighted on Philadelphia Weekly’s style blog, PW Style.
For New Law School Grads, The Job Outlook is Still Bleak
Jun 3, 2012
Roger Dennis, dean of the Earle Mack School of Law, was quoted in a Philadelphia Inquirer article about the job outlook for law school graduates. A recent graduate, Tony Chiaramonte, also was quoted.
Gem of a Building Deserves New Life
Jun 3, 2012
Drexel was mentioned in a Sacramento Business Journal article about ways to improve the Sacramento economy.
Documenting Tobacco’s Pervasive Presence
Jun 1, 2012
The Witnesses to Hunger project developed by Dr. Mariana Chilton, an associate professor and director of the Center for Hunger-Free Communities in the School of Public Health, was mentioned in a Philadelphia Inquirer blog post authored by Dr. Michael Yudell, an associate professor in the School of Public Health, about a photodocumentary effort to convey the impact of smoking on Philadelphians.
This Week in Poverty: Will Janitors Strike in Houston?
Jun 1, 2012
Tianna Gaines-Turner, a program assistant in the School of Public Health’s Center for Hunger-Free Communities and a participant in the Center’s Witnesses to Hunger research and advocacy program, was quoted in The Nation’s “This Week in Poverty” blog, discussing the experience of hunger on holidays and the social and political pressures affecting hunger in Philadelphia.

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