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2014

May

For a Home the Bell Tolls
May 31, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in a May 31 Al Jazeera America story about its involvement with the federally-designated “Promise Zone” in West Philadelphia. Andrew Zitcher, PhD, an assistant teaching professor in the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was quoted in the story.
3 High-Tech Eyeglasses That Do Things Google Glass Can't
May 31, 2014
Light therapy glasses created as part of a senior product design project by Troy Hudson, an undergraduate student in the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, were featured on Mashable on May 31.
Five years after George Tiller’s murder, women carry on his legacy
May 30, 2014
David S. Cohen, an associate professor in the School of Law, was quoted in an MSNBC.com story on May 30 about violence against abortion clinic workers.
Dance Movements
May 30, 2014
A dance performance by dance majors in the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design and students from HMS School for Students with Cerebral Palsy was featured on KYW-TV (CBS-3)on May 30 and May 31.
Participating in the joyous dance of life
May 30, 2014
On May 30, Philadelphia Daily News featured a dance class involving Drexel dance majors in the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design and local students with cerebral palsy from HMS School. Undergraduate student Dawn Mazzola, a student in Westphal College, was quoted.
May 30, 2014
Library cooks the books
May 29, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in a May 29 Philadelphia Daily News for its involvement with the Free Library of Philadelphia’s Culinary Literacy Center at the Parkway Central Library.
Drexel inventors show their tech stuff
May 29, 2014
Senior projects by the product design class in the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design were featured in The Philadelphia Inquirer on May 29. Undergraduate students Osman Cueto and Troy Hudson, and assistant professor and director of the product design program Michael Glaser, were quoted. The article was also picked up by Bloomberg.
Philadelphia reflects on Maya Angelou
May 29, 2014
André Carrington, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Philadelphia Tribune article on May 29 about the passing of Maya Angelou.
Macy's CEO Terry J. Lundgren Honored in Philadelphia
May 29, 2014
Women’s Wear Daily featured the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design’s event on May 29 with Macy’s CEO Terry Lundgren, during which he received the Westphal Award. Robert Gruber, head of the Department of Fashion Design and Design & Merchandising, and dean Allen Sabinson were quoted.
Feature: Drexel University Hospitality & Tourism Lecture Series
May 29, 2014
Robert Ambrose, an instructor in the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management, was interviewed in a podcast for Casino Enterprise Management on May 29.
Up Front
May 29, 2014
George Ciccariello-Maher, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed on KPFA 94.1 (Berkeley) on May 29 about ongoing tensions in Venezuela.
Spor: Drexel students raising $100K for solar-powered chargers
May 29, 2014
David Hunt, a senior in the LeBow College of Business, was interviewed in a Technically Philly story on May 29 about Spor. Co-founded by Hunt, Spor is a solar-powered battery charger. The Spor startup is housed in the Baiada Institute for Entrepreneurship.
WHERE DO EUREKA MOMENTS COME FROM?
May 29, 2014
John Kounios, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a NewYorker.com article on May 29 about research on the origins of creative insight.
Drexel receives $1.2 million to improve STEM retention
May 29, 2014
Jennifer Stanford, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Philadelphia Business Journal article on May 29 about the new, HHMI-funded initiative she will help implement university-wide to improve undergraduate STEM teaching and STEM major retention.
May's Essential Tech Women Review: Are Women Advancing In IT?
May 28, 2014
The Close School of Entrepreneurship was mentioned in a May 28 Forbes article for hosting the third annual Entrepreneurship Camp for young girls.
A community talks about fixing itself
May 28, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in a May 28 Philadelphia Inquirer article about its involvement with the federally-designated “Promise Zone” in West Philadelphia.
College academic all-area team
May 28, 2014
Several Drexel athletes were included in the College Academic All-Area Team, as published in a May 28 Philly.com post. Chris Fouch, a graduate student and guard on Drexel’s men’s basketball team, was named Men’s Basketball Player of the Year by the Philadelphia Sports Information Directors Association. Justin Singh, a senior lacrosse player, was named the Men’s Lacrosse Player of the Year. Kyle Lukens, a sophomore swimmer; Kevin Matyas, a senior wrestler; Kiran Vasudevan, a junior squash player; and Kaitlyn Money, a sophomore squash player were also recognized.
A different kind of dance: How the arts can be for everyone
May 28, 2014
On May 28, Philadelphia City Paper featured a dance class involving Drexel dance majors in the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design and local students with cerebral palsy from HMS School. Senior Sara Nichols, a student in Westphal College, was quoted.
Science Students Honored
May 28, 2014
In a May 28 WCAU-TV (NBC-10) segment, Drexel was mentioned as the host of an award ceremony for 100 science fair winners from local schools
City 6 players work out for Sixers
May 28, 2014
Graduate student Chris Fouch was mentioned in a May 28 Philadelphia Daily News story about local basketball players working out for the Philadelphia 76ers.
Drexel business incubator’s new chief is familiar: Chuck Sacco
May 27, 2014
Charles Sacco, interim director of the Baiada Institute, the Close School’s Entrepreneur in Residence and director of External Relations, was profiled in a May 27 Technically Philly post.
Slavery not a thing of the past
May 27, 2014
An event with slavery expert and journalist E. Benjamin Skinner, co-sponsored by Drexel University Students Advocating Against Slavery (SAAS), Drexel University Office of International Programs, the College of Arts and Sciences, the International Area Studies Program, the Women’s Studies Program and the College of Nursing and Health Professions and its Alumni Network, was featured in the Philadelphia Inquirer on May 27.
Entrepreneur helps dentists avert the pain of bashing on the Internet
May 26, 2014
Marc Brownstein, interim director of the Center for Reputation Management at Drexel University's LeBow College of Business, was quoted in a May 26 Philadelphia Inquirer article about online marketing for services
Passing hepatitis B from mother to child halted with vaccine
May 26, 2014
Timothy Block, PhD, professor and director of the Drexel Institute for Biotechnology and Virology Research in the College of Medicine, was quoted in a May 26 San Francisco Gate article about a vaccine that halts the passage of Hepatitis-B from mother to child.
How safe and effective are stem cell transplants?
May 25, 2014
David Topolsky, MD, an associate professor in the College of Medicine, authored a May 25 Philly.com post about stem cell transplants.
Betting big on football
May 23, 2014
Ellen Staurowsky, EdD, a professor in the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management, was quoted in a Philadelphia Business Journal cover story on May 23 about Temple University’s football program.
Heroes for Hillel Help the Community
May 23, 2014
Matt Solomon, an undergraduate student in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a May 23 Jewish Exponent story for being honored by Hillel of Greater Philadelphia.
No Quick Fix for Venezuela
May 23, 2014
George Ciccariello-Maher, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted about the elections in Venezuela on CCTV America’s “The Heat” on May 23 and Vice on May 26.
Scams expected to hit customers hard after eBay data breach
May 23, 2014
Norman Balchunas, interim director of the Drexel University Cybersecurity Institute, was quoted in a Philadelphia Business Journal story on May 23 about eBay’s data breach.
Drexel’s entrepreneurship school to host TechGirlz summer camp
May 23, 2014
Drexel’s Charles D. Close School of Entrepreneurship was spotlighted in a Technically Philly post on May 23 about its partnership with TechGirlz.
Facebook Offers Users Privacy ‘Checkup’
May 23, 2014
Rob D’Ovidio, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a KYW Newsradio (1060-AM) story on May 23 about Facebook’s new privacy ‘checkups.’
How The Tens Of Millions Of Kids Who Rely On School For Food Get Fed During Summer Break
May 22, 2014
Mariana Chilton, PhD, an associate professor and director of the Center for Hunger-Free Communities in the School of Public Health, was quoted in a ThinkProgress article on May 22 about replacing school meals for children during summer breaks.
Amy Kinder
May 22, 2014
Amy Kinder, an enrollment counselor at Drexel University Online, appeared in the May 22 episode of “Wheel of Fortune.”
U.S. labor secretary praises Phila. trade school program
May 22, 2014
The commencement ceremony of the School of Law was mentioned in the Philadelphia Inquirer on May 22 in an article on U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Thomas Perez’s visit to Philadelphia.
California kidnapping case: Why didn't woman seek help years ago?
May 22, 2014
Chuck Williams, PhD, an associate teaching professor in the College of Arts and Sciences and School of Education, was quoted in a Christian Science Monitor article on May 22 about a California woman who was found 10 years after being kidnapped.
Drexel team develops 'belly band' to monitor contractions of pregnant women
May 22, 2014
Genevieve Dion, director of the Shima Seiki Haute Technology Lab; Kapil Dandekar, PhD, a professor in the College of Engineering; and Owen Montgomery, M.D., chair of obstetrics and gynecology in Drexel’s College of Medicine, were quoted in a May 22 WHYY/Newsworks.com story about their work to create a belly band that can monitor uterine contractions and fetal activity. Adam Fontecchio, PhD, a professor in the College of Engineering, and Timothy Kurzweg, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Engineering, were also mentioned in the piece.
Federal court overturns Pennsylvania gay marriage ban
May 21, 2014
David S. Cohen, JD, an associate professor in the School of Law, was quoted in the Morning Call on May 21 about a federal judge striking down Pennsylvania’s ban on same-sex marriage.
Drexel University School of Law
May 21, 2014
The School of Law was mentioned on WCAU-TV (NBC-10) on May 21 for its commencement ceremony today. The ceremony also was mentioned in a May 20 Metro Philadelphia article.
Controversy over "trigger warnings"
May 21, 2014
Chuck Williams, PhD, an associate teaching professor in the College of Arts and Sciences and School of Education, was interviewed on FOX News’ “Happening Now” on May 21 about “trigger warnings” for students which would warn them of potential sensitive material to be discussed in class. He was also interviewed on FOX News’ “FOX & Friends” on May 25 about glamorizing teen pregnancy.
A Flush of Jobs
May 21, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in a May 21 Al Jazeera-America segment about jobs and gentrification in Philadelphia.
Area students create an app from scratch in Remix Interactive
May 21, 2014
Youngmoo Kim, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Engineering and director of the ExCITe Center, was mentioned in a May 21 Chestnut Hill Local story about Drexel’s collaboration with Springside Chestnut Hill Academy students to develop an interactive music app.
Drexel professor visits SCH Academy
May 20, 2014
Steve May, PhD, assistant professor in the College of Engineering, was mentioned in a May 20 Chestnut Hill Local article for his involvement in the Kleckner Scientist in Residence program.
U.S. News Ranks Best Online Programs for Veterans
May 20, 2014
Drexel was included in a May 20 U.S. News & World Report ranking of veteran-friendly online programs.
Drexel Rugby
May 20, 2014
Drexel’s rugby team was mentioned in a May 20 WCAU-TV (NBC-10) segment. The team will be participating in the Collegiate Rugby Championships next weekend at PPL Park in Chester, Pa
NCAA and college sports: It is time to pay athletes to play?
May 19, 2014
Karen Weaver, EdD, an associate clinical professor in the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management, was quoted in a Christian Science Monitor article about paying college athletes.
Drexel loses in lacrosse tourney
May 19, 2014
Drexel’s Men’s Lacrosse Head Coach Brian Voelker and seniors Nick Trizano and Ben McIntosh were quoted in a May 19 Philadelphia Daily News story about the team losing to Denver in the quarterfinals of the NCAA Tournament. Voelker was also quoted in a May 18 Philadelphia Inquirer story that previewed the game.
Mystery Fish Stumps Scientists
May 19, 2014
Research led by John Lundberg, PhD, emeritus curator of Ichthyology at the Academy of Natural Sciences and emeritus professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, on the strange catfish Kryptoglanis shajii, was featured in a Reuters video on May 19 that was picked up by TheWashington Post. The find was also included in the Charlotte Observeron May 18.
Drexel Unveils New Autism Diagnosis Van
May 19, 2014
Stories on KYW Newsradio (1060-AM) and WPVI-TV (6-abc)on May 29 featured the unveiling and community celebration of the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute’s Mobile REACH van. Jennifer Plumb, DSW, outreach core director of the institute, and James Connell Jr., PhD, clinical core director of the institute and an associate professor in the School of Education, were quoted in the KYW story.
The Final Face-Off
May 18, 2014
Drexel was mentioned as the host of a Pennsylvania Democratic gubernatorial debate in May 18 segments on Pennsylvania Cable Network, WXTF-TV (FOX-29), WOLF-TV (FOX-Wilkes-Barre) and WBRE-TV (NBC-Wilkes-Barre).
Dreaming of museum of Italian culture in Philadelphia
May 18, 2014
Danielle Rice, PhD, director of the museum leadership program in the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was quoted in a Philadelphia Inquirer story on May 18 about plans for a possible museum of Italian culture in Philadelphia.
Drexel Students Partner With H.S Students With Cerebral Palsy For Dance Performance
May 18, 2014
A partnership between the dance program in the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design and students with cerebral palsy from HMS School in University City was featured on KYW Newsradio 1060-AM on May 18. It also ran online.
Best of the Class
May 18, 2014
The Best of the Class, a WPVI-TV (6-abc) show featuring valedictorians from area high schools aired on May 18-19. Dean of Students David R. Ruth, PhD, was interviewed.
Social Media on Drugs
May 16, 2014
Rob D’Ovidio, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed on WPVI-TV (6-abc) on May 16 about drug dealers using social media.
The Worst Argument Ever Made Against Gay Marriage
May 16, 2014
David S. Cohen, associate professor in the School of Law, wrote an opinion piece for Slate.com on May 16 about arguments against gay marriage.
Drexel readies for next challenge in NCAA lacrosse
May 16, 2014
Men’s Lacrosse Head Coach Brian Voelker and junior Nick Saputo were quoted in a May 16 Philadelphia Inquirer story about the team’s upcoming NCAA quarterfinal matchup with Denver. Voelker was also interviewed in a May 16 KYW-Newsradio (1060-AM) segment about the game.
Net Neutrality gets FCC green light; Comcast applauds but...
May 16, 2014
Robert Field, JD, PhD, a professor in the School of Law and School of Public Health, was quoted in a Philadelphia Business Journal story on May 16 about the FFC’s vote on net neutrality. He also was quoted in a CNBC.com article on May 15 about insurers sharing information about prices.
Leila Yavari
May 16, 2014
George Ciccariello-Maher, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in the June 2014 issue of Elle Magazine story about a former political science colleague.
Zoning changes proposed for University City High School site
May 15, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in a May 15 PlanPhilly article about a bill that would allow Drexel to build a new mixed-use property on the vacant University City High School site
Parking meter rates may be driving more people to the CTA
May 15, 2014
An article on the Chicago Sun-Times “Voices” blog on May 15 featured research on the cost of parking in cities led by Amy Auchincloss, PhD, an assistant professor in the School of Public Health.
Saputo, Drexel face off against Denver in NCAA lacrosse quarterfinals
May 15, 2014
Men’s Lacrosse Head Coach Brian Voelker and seniors Nick Saputo and Ben McIntosh were quoted in a May 15 Philadelphia Daily News story about Drexel’s upcoming game against Denver in the quarterfinals of the NCAA Tournament.
For white Pa. politicos, is black the new black?
May 15, 2014
Drexel was mentioned as the host of a Pennsylvania Democratic gubernatorial debate in a May 15 Philadelphia Inquirer story.
Isn't it time Korean food got more love?
May 15, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in a May 15 Philadelphia Daily News about a class on Korean cuisine that it’s hosting
So Many Teeth! Tiny 'Alien' Catfish Serves Up Big Mysteries
May 14, 2014
On May 15, NBCNews.com ran LiveScience.com’s story about research on the strange catfish species Kryptoglanis shajii led by John Lundberg, PhD, emeritus curator of Ichthyology and emeritus professor in the College of Arts and Sciences. Weather.comran a video on the research on May 14.
FMC Tower to feature 268 high-end apartments
May 14, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in a May 14 Philadelphia Business Journal about the FMC Tower at Cira Centre South.
An App For Selling Access To A Street Parking Space You Do Not Own
May 14, 2014
Research led by Amy Auchincloss, PhD, an assistant professor in the School of Public Health, was cited in a FastCompany story on May 14 about controlling parking costs in cities.
'Alien' Catfish's Strange Skeletal Features Baffle Scientists
May 14, 2014
Stories featuring the strange catfish Kryptoglanis shajii, whose bone structures were recently described by a research team led by John Lundberg, PhD, emeritus curator of Ichthyology at the Academy of Natural Sciences and emeritus professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, ran in numerous outlets on May 14, including the Huffington Post and Daily Mail.
Many Health Woes Common in Autistic Adults: Study
May 14, 2014
Paul Shattuck, PhD, an associate professor in the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute and School of Public Health, was quoted in an Associated Press article on May 14 about health challenges of adults with autism. The story ran in many outlets on May 14, including the Boston Globe,Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Salon.com.
Where's the Elderberry Longhorn Beetle?
May 14, 2014
Daniel Duran, an assistant teaching professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Scientific American story about his citizen science project in which he invites members of the public to help map the distribution of elderberry longhorn beetles.
Toothy Fish With Jutting Jaw Confounds Science
May 14, 2014
A Popular Science story on May 13 and a LiveScience.com story syndicated to FoxNews.comon May 14 featured research on the catfish species Kryptoglanis shajii led by John Lundberg, PhD, emeritus curator of Ichthyology at the Academy of Natural Sciences and emeritus professor in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Hunger-fighter determined to share story
May 14, 2014
A story in the Philadelphia Daily News on May 14 featured Barbie Izquierdo, a participant in the Witnesses to Hunger program in the School of Public Health, for her experience as a member of Witnesses and speaking out about hunger and poverty. Mariana Chilton, PhD, an associate professor and director of the Center for Hunger-Free Communities, was mentioned.
Marco Rubio's notion of climate change: Nope
May 13, 2014
Michael Yudell, PhD, an associate professor in the School of Public Health, authored a May 13 Philadelphia Inquirer “The Public’s Health” blog post about Senator Marco Rubio’s notion of climate change.
FIGHT NIGHT IN PHILLY — PA. DEMS TRASH WOLF IN LAST DEBATE:
May 13, 2014
Drexel continued to be noted in numerous stories on May 13 as the host of the Democratic debate in Pennsylvania’s gubernatorial election. Politico, Philadelphia magazine and the Philadelphia Daily News published pieces about the debate.
Bad News For Ivy Leaguers: ADHD Drugs Hurt Your Memory
May 13, 2014
Research by Wenjun Gao, PhD, associate professor in the College of Medicine, was referenced in a May 13 Time magazine story about how ADHD drugs used to boost performance in the short term have long term damage for the young brain.
Museums turn interactive, birds and all
May 13, 2014
The Birds of Paradise exhibit at the Academy of Natural Sciences was featured in a Philadelphia Inquirer article on May 13 about interactivity in museum exhibits.
A kiss is just a kiss - except for this one
May 13, 2014
Ellen Staurowsky, EdD, a professor in the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management, was quoted in a Philadelphia Inquirer on May 13 about Michael Sam, the first openly gay player drafted into the NFL.
In ruins: How Philadelphia became the poorest big city in America
May 13, 2014
Mariana Chilton, PhD, an associate professor and director of the Center for Hunger-Free Communities in the School of Public Health, was quoted in a Philadelphia Daily News article on May 13 about the roots of deep poverty in Philadelphia.
Diverse Group Set To Speak At College Graduation Ceremonies Across Philadelphia
May 12, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in a May 12 CBSPhilly.com article for its commencement speakers, including NBC correspondent Andrea Mitchell
Democrats prep for last debate before election
May 12, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in articles in The Associated Press and The Philadelphia Daily News, as well as segments on KYW Newsradio (1060-AM), WCAU-TV (NBC-10) and WPSG-TV (CW Philly-57), for hosting the democratic debate in Pennsylvania’s election for governor.
Drexel beats Penn in NCAA men's lacrosse
May 12, 2014
On May 12, Drexel’s men’s lacrosse team was featured in stories about its NCAA Tournament victory over the University of Pennsylvania in various publications, including WPVI-TV (6-abc), The Philadelphia Inquirer, the Philadelphia Daily News, Deadspin.com and LaxPower.com. Head Coach Brian Voelker, and undergraduate Nick Saputo were quoted in the stories.
GENEVIÈVE DION
May 12, 2014
Genevieve Dion, an assistant professor in Westphal College of Media Arts & Design and director of the Shima Seiki Haute Technology Lab, was named one of Fast Company magazine’s “100 Most Creative People in Business” in the June edition of the magazine, which was posted online on May 12.
People in the News
May 12, 2014
Carol R. Collier, the new senior adviser for watershed management and policy at the Academy of Natural Sciences, was included in a May 12 Philly.com “On the Boards” post.
Google Glass Meets Cyberpunk Light Therapy
May 12, 2014
Senior projects by the product design class in the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design were featured in Fast Company and Design News on May 9. Undergraduate students Osman Cueto and Troy Hudson, and assistant professor and director of the product design program Michael Glaser, were quoted.
Childhood obesity program starts next month
May 12, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in a May 12 Philadelphia Tribune article for participating in a childhood obesity program boosted by City Council
How to Honor the Dead We Cannot Name
May 12, 2014
Scott Knowles, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, co-authored an opinion piece about the 9/11 memorial for Slate.com on May 12.
Answers, attacks absorb Democrats' final debate
May 12, 2014
Drexel was noted in numerous stories on May 12 for hosting the democratic debate in Pennsylvania’s gubernatorial election. The Associated Press, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Allentown Morning Call, The Patriot News, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, WCAU-TV (NBC-10), KYW-TV (CBS-3), WHTM-TV (abc-Harrisburg) and WHYY-FM were among the outlets that covered the debate. More than 22 television and radio stations across the Commonwealth aired the debate live.
When institutions sell artwork to raise funds
May 11, 2014
Derek Gillman, former executive director and president of the Barnes Foundation and current visiting professor in the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was quoted in a May 11 Philadelphia Inquirer article about the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts’ sale of two Edward Hopper paintings.
Drexel wins Dad Vail Regatta title for second straight year
May 11, 2014
Drexel Crew’s team championship at the Dad Vail was the focus of stories in The Philadelphia Inquirer, CBS Philly, Delaware County Daily Times, and CSN Philly.comon May 11. Director of Rowing Paul Savell was quoted in several stories. WPVI-TV (6-abc)andWXTF-TV (FOX-29) also covered the story in various segments.
12 best commencement speeches of all time
May 11, 2014
Drexel was included in a May 11 USA Today article of universities’ best commencement speeches.
Sacramento’s trade mission to China aims to attract investment
May 11, 2014
Drexel Sacramento was mentioned in a May 11 Sacramento Bee article for sending faculty along with Sacramento’s trade mission to China.
Kindergarten Criminals?
May 11, 2014
Chuck Williams, PhD, an associate teaching professor in the College of Arts and Sciences and School of Education, was interviewed on FOX News’ “FOX & Friends” on May 11 about California criminalizing bullying.
Saputo's Big Day Leads Drexel Into NCAA Quarterfinals
May 11, 2014
Men’s Lacrosse Head Coach Brian Voelker and senior Nick Saputo were quoted in May 11 stories in Lacrosse Magazine and Inside Lacrosse about Drexel’s NCAA Tournament victory over Penn.
John E. Dolibois, interrogator of Nazis and U.S. ambassador to Luxembourg, dies at 95
May 10, 2014
Eric Zillmer, PhD, director of athletics and a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a May 10 Washington Post obituary of John E. Dolibois, interrogator of Nazis and U.S. ambassador to Luxembourg.
Wahoo's Fish Taco ready to sign in University City
May 10, 2014
Chestnut Square on Drexel’s campus was mentioned in a May 10 Philly.com blog post for its proximity to the Wahoo’s Fish Taco quick-serve chain that will reportedly take the space formerly occupied by Mikey’s American Grill.
David M. Rosenblum, 47, legal director at Mazzoni
May 10, 2014
The School of Law was mentioned in a Philadelphia Inquirer story about it honoring David M. Rosenblum, legal director for the Mazzoni Center in Philadelphia, with its Diversity Award in 2013.
How to have tough talks with aging parents
May 9, 2014
Argie Allen, PhD, director of clinical training for couple and family therapy in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was interviewed in a May 9 segment of NBC’s “The Today Show” about tough talks with aging parents.
philadelphia's best girl chess players
May 9, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in May 9 segments on WPVI-TV (6-abc) and WXTF-TV (FOX-29)for hosting the Philly Girl’s Play Chess All Girls chess tournament.
Drexel men, women among Dad Vail Regatta favorites
May 9, 2014
Paul Savell, director of rowing, was quoted in a May 9 Philadelphia Inquirer article about the growth and success of Drexel’s crew program. Undergraduates John Pieper and Colleen Delaney were also quoted. Savell and undergraduates Barbara McKenna and Dean Hill were also interviewed in a KYW-TV (CBS-3) segment about the Dad Vail Regatta, and the team was mentioned in a related story on WPSG-TV (The CW Philly 57).
Drexel earned its way into NCAA men's lacrosse tourney
May 9, 2014
Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach Brian Voelker and undergraduates Ben McIntosh and Nick Trizano were quoted in Lacrosse Magazine on May 7 and in Inside Lacrosseon May 9 about the Dragons earning their first NCAA Tournament bid. Voelker and McIntosh were also quoted in a related Philadelphia Inquirer story on May 9, and Voelker was quoted in a May 8 CBS Phillystory.
The World Press Photo exhibition
May 9, 2014
The World Press Photo exhibition, now on display in the Leonard Pearlstein Gallery of the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was featured on KYW-TV (CBS-3) on May 9 and on Newsworks.org on May 8.
First Person Arts’ Grand Slam Returns, Concludes Seventh Season
May 8, 2014
Kathy Volk Miller, a teaching professor and co-director of Drexel Publishing Group in the College of Arts and Sciences, and Dan Driscoll, an associate teaching professor and associate director of the Writing Center in the College of Arts and Sciences, were mentioned in a May 8 Geekadelphia story about the “Best Storyteller in Philadelphia” contest.
In Dems' debate, Wolf parries more thrusts
May 8, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in a May 8 Philadelphia Inquirer story and WPXI-TV (Pittsburgh) segment for hosting the democratic debate in Pennsylvania’s election for governor
Shooting victim is violence’s latest unintended target
May 8, 2014
Donald Tibbs, JD, PhD, an associate professor in the School of Law, was quoted in a May 8 Philadelphia Tribune story about young victims of gun violence.
Propaganda and Sports in America
May 8, 2014
Research by Ellen Staurowsky, EdD, a professor in the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management, was mentioned in The Huffington Post on May 8 in a post about propaganda and sports.
Drexel preparing for its first-ever NCAA lacrosse game
May 7, 2014
Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach Brian Voelker, and senior Ben McIntosh were quoted in a May 7 Philadelphia Daily News story about the team’s first appearance in the NCAA Tournament this weekend.
Why evangelicals and environmentalists should join forces
May 7, 2014
On May 7, The Week mentioned research by Robert Brulle, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, regarding the sources of funding behind the climate change denial movement.
Advice to riders: That late SEPTA bus is an exercise in patience
May 7, 2014
Kara Lindstrom, enabler for the ExCite Center, authored a May 7 Newsworks essay about being patient with Septa.
Scholar, Author Reza Aslan to Speak at Drexel Tonight
May 7, 2014
Metro Philadelphia mentioned best-selling author Reza Aslan’s appearance at Drexel, hosted by the College of Arts and Sciences, in a May 7 article.
A smarter inhaler, and other projects by Drexel product design seniors
May 7, 2014
A senior project by Osman Cueto, an undergraduate product design student in the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was featured on Technically Philly on May 7.
Drexel engineers 3D-print tumors
May 7, 2014
Wei Sun, PhD, Albert Soffa chair professor in the College of Engineering and Jessica Snyder, a doctoral assistant in the College, were mentioned in a May 7 WHYY/Newsworks story about their 3D tumor printing research.
Chestnut Square Opens Today
May 6, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in a May 6 WCAU-TV (NBC-10) segment for celebrating the opening of the Chestnut Square student housing and retail space.
Fussy eaters – how to get your child to try nutritious food
May 6, 2014
Alison Ventura, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in The Guardian on May 6 about getting children who are picky eaters to try new foods.
For engineering students, it's senior presentation time
May 6, 2014
Several Drexel senior design projects were mentioned in a May 6 Philadelphia Inquirer story about the learning experience these programs provide at Drexel and Penn.
Pennsylvania Dutch Dinner at Drexel
May 6, 2014
The Center for Hospitality and Sports Management and William Woys Weaver, PhD, an adjunct professor,were mentioned in a May 6 Foobooz.com post about the Center’s upcoming Pennsylvania Dutch Cuisine Dinner.
Philadelphia-Area Sports Mascots Help Promote This Week’s ‘Dad Vail’ Regatta
May 6, 2014
Marc Smith, an undergraduate student and coxswain for Drexel’s men’s varsity 8 boat, was quoted in a May 6 CBS Philly story about Mario the Dragon competing in a rowing contest against the Phillie Phanatic and the St. Joe’s Hawk to help promote the Aberdeen Dad Vail Regatta, which will take place this weekend on the Schuylkill River.
Nicki Minaj, Ed Sheeran to headline July 4 Parkway jam
May 6, 2014
The Academy of Natural Sciences’ upcoming exhibit “Go 4th & Learn” was mentioned in a May 6 Philadelphia Inquirer article about this year’s July 4 activities.
What you need to know about Drexel's new executive director
May 6, 2014
Provost Mark Greenberg was quoted in a May 6 Sacramento Business Journal about Michael Marion, the new executive director of Drexel Sacramento who will replace Sandra Kirschenmann, EdD, outgoing executive director of Drexel Sacramento.
Campus Expansion
May 6, 2014
The opening of the Chestnut Square student housing and retail space was featured live on WCAU-TV (NBC-10) on May 6. WPHL-TV (MyPHL-17) also ran the segment.
World Press Photo exhibit makes U.S. debut in Philadelphia
May 6, 2014
The World Press Photo exhibition, now on display in the Leonard Pearlstein Gallery of the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design,was featured on WPVI-TV (6-abc) on May 2.
Race for Governor
May 5, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in a May 5 WCAU-TV (NBC-10) segment for hosting the democratic debate in Pennsylvania’s election for governor.
Philadelphia Health Department pursues national accreditation
May 5, 2014
Jennifer Kolker, an associate professor and associate dean for public health practice in the School of Public Health, was quoted in a WHYY/Newsworks story on May 5 about the Philadelphia Health Department pursuing national accreditation.
Drexel Is 3D Printing Live Cancer Tumors
May 5, 2014
Wei Sun, PhD, Albert Soffa chair professor in the College of Engineering, was quoted in a May 5 Philadelphia magazine blog post about his work to create a method for 3D printing living cancer tumors.
Math & Science grad returns to AHS to give girls a map for success
May 5, 2014
Leslie Lamberson, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Engineering, was mentioned in a Baltimore Sun article on May 5 for speaking about STEM education at the Young Women in Science and Engineering Workshop
Penn men will host Drexel in NCAA lacrosse first round
May 5, 2014
Drexel’s men’s lacrosse team was mentioned in a May 5 Philadelphia Inquirer story about their berth in the NCAA Tournament. The Dragons defeated Hofstra on Saturday to win their first conference championship and will face Penn in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament on May 11. The team was also featured on a May 4 WPVI-TV (6-abc) broadcast.
Local Student Redesigns The Asthma Inhaler
May 4, 2014
A senior project by Osman Cueto, an undergraduate product design student in the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was featured on KYW Newsradio (1060-AM) on May 4.
Are teen jobs becoming a luxury good?
May 4, 2014
Paul Harrington, PhD, a professor and director of the Center for Labor Markets and Policy, was quoted in a Boston Globe story on May 4 about teen jobs vanishing and in a Providence Journalstory on May 4 about economic disparity.
Authors food books, runs culinary program – Local son of professors has a taste for the food life
May 2, 2014
Jonathan Deutsch, PhD, director of the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management, was profiled in a May 2 Chestnut Hill Local feature.
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Playwright Doug Wright to Visit Drexel University as Rankin Scholar, 5/6
May 2, 2014
Westphal faculty Brian Moore, program director of Entertainment & Arts Management and assistant teaching professor, and Brannon Wiles, an assistant professor in the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, were mentioned in a May 2 BroadwayWorld.com article for hosting Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Doug Wright when he visits Drexel.
Pondering quality pre-k ed
May 2, 2014
Dominic Gullo, PhD, associate dean for research and professor in the School of Education, was quoted in a Philadelphia Business Journal article on May 2 about quality pre-k education.
Drexel names dean of education
May 2, 2014
The Philadelphia Business Journal ran a Q+A with Nancy Butler Songer, PhD, the new dean of Drexel’s School of Education, on May 2.
Why a properly set table matters
May 2, 2014
Paul O’Neill, director of special projects in the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management, was quoted in a Philadelphia Inquirer article on May 2 about setting the dinner table.
More mixed-status HIV couples conceiving children without protection as new treatments minimize the risk of infection
May 2, 2014
Erika Aaron, an assistant professor in the College of Medicine, was quoted in a Washington Post story on May 2 about couples with HIV conceiving, which was picked up by a number of other outlets including the Daily Mail (UK).
Future on hold for 30th Street Station
May 2, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in a Philadelphia Inquirer article on May 4 about the future of Amtrak’s 30th Street Station. It was also mentioned on KYW Newsradio 1060-AMon May 2.
Drexel University executive director retiring
May 2, 2014
The announcement of the retirement of Sandra Kirschenmann, EdD, executive director and associate vice provost of Drexel University Sacramento, and the hiring of her replacement, Michael Marion, EdD, was featured in the Sacramento Business Journal, the Sacramento Bee and the Central Valley Business Times on May 2.
Table Talk
May 1, 2014
Chestnut Square was mentioned in a May 1 Philadelphia Inquirer article about the latest restaurant, Japanese bar coZara.
Academy of Natural Sciences is for the birds
May 1, 2014
“Birds of Paradise: Amazing Avian Evolution,” the newest exhibit at the Academy of Natural Sciences, was included in a May 1 Uwishunuand May 2 Newsworks.org roundup of local events. Jennifer Sontchi, senior director of Academy exhibits, was quoted in a May 1 Delaware County Daily Times article about the exhibit.
Incoming: Jesus is Coming, Everybody Look Busy!
May 1, 2014
Phawker.com posted a blog post on May 1 about best-selling author Reza Aslan’s upcoming appearance at Drexel, hosted by the College of Arts and Sciences.
An asthma inhaler and app designed from the patient’s point of view
May 1, 2014
A senior project by Osman Cueto, an undergraduate student in the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was featured on MedCityNews on May 1.
LIFT Philadelphia’s upLIFTing Leadership Award Celebration
May 1, 2014
President John A. Fry was mentioned in a May 1 Phillymag.com blog post for being presented with LIFT Philadelphia’s “upLIFTing Leadership Award” for his leadership and commitment to civic engagement.
Exhibit at City Hall Puts Local Face on Hunger
May 1, 2014
The Witnesses to Hunger program and its exhibit in Boston were featured in a Boston Neighborhood Network TV segment on May 1. Mariana Chilton, PhD, an associate professor and director of the Center for Hunger-Free Communities in the School of Public Health, was quoted.
Morning Headlines: Drexel Expanding Its 11th Street Health Center
May 1, 2014
The planned expansion and renaming of the 11th Street Family Health Services Center were featured in a Phillymag.com blog post on May 1.
World Press Photo
May 1, 2014
The World Press Photo exhibition, now on display in the Leonard Pearlstein Gallery of the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design,was featured on Al Jazeera America on May 1. Gary Knight, chairman of the World Press Photo jury, was interview.

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