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2014

October

Pa. regulator sets meeting on future of PGW
Oct 31, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in an Oct. 31 Philadelphia Inquirer story for hosting a meeting held by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.
Instagram Is Right to Censor Chelsea Handler
Oct 31, 2014
A study on ‘sexting’ – sending sexually explicit text messages – by David DeMatteo, JD, PhD, an associate professor of psychology and law and director of Drexel’s joint JD/PhD program in psychology and law in the College of Arts and Sciences and Kline School of Law, Heidi Strohmaier, a PhD candidate in psychology, and Megan Murphy, a JD/PhD candidate, was mentioned in a TIME.com post on Oct. 31 about Instagram’s censorship policy.
IBC and Drexel team up to apply analytics to health care delivery
Oct 31, 2014
A new partnership between Drexel and Independence Blue Cross was featured in the PhiladelphiaBusiness Journal on Oct. 31. President John A. Fry was quoted.
Oct 30 Rosenberg Time
Oct 31, 2014
William Rosenberg, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in an Oct. 30 Time article about donors in state elections.
Jefferson, Abington merger billed as strategic under Obamacare
Oct 31, 2014
Robert I. Field, PhD, JD a professor in the School of Public Health and Kline School of Law, was quoted in an Oct. 31 WHYY-FM/Newsworks.org story about the merger between Jefferson University and Abington Health.
Nurse’s Bike Ride Defying Ebola Quarantine Could Set Legal Precedent
Oct 30, 2014
Robert I. Field, PhD, JD a professor in the School of Public Health and Kline School of Law, was quoted in a TIME.com post on Oct. 30 about the quarantine order on Maine nurse Kaci Hickox, who had cared for Ebola patients in Africa.
Download latest app before the symphony
Oct 30, 2014
Youngmoo Kim, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Engineering and director of the ExCITe Center, was quoted in an Oct. 31 Washington Post story about cultural institutions using technology to attract new generations of art consumers. Kim helped design an interactive app with the Philadelphia Orchestra that debuted earlier in the month.
The Pumpkin Spice Latte War
Oct 30, 2014
Jacob Lahne, PhD, an assistant professor in the Center for Hospitality & Sports Management, was quoted in an Oct. 30 WHYY-FM/Newsworks.org article about additives in Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte.
Hirshhorn ends docent program, telling volunteers that they are no longer needed
Oct 30, 2014
Lois Kuter, manager of volunteer services at the Academy of Natural Sciences, was quoted in an Oct. 30 Washington Post article about the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden’s recent decision to end their docent program.
PennDOT Secretary Comes Into Town With Check To Support “Philadelphia 30th Street Station District Plan”
Oct 30, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in an Oct. 30 KYW-TV (CBS-3),WPVI-TV (6-abc)and a KYW Newsradio (1060-AM) segment as one of the partners receiving a $2.5 million award from the Commonwealth to support the Philadelphia 30th Street Station district plan.
A $2.5 Million Award
Oct 30, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in an Oct. 30 WCAU-TV (NBC-10) segment as one of the partners receiving a $2.5 million award from the Commonwealth to support the Philadelphia 30th Street Station district plan.
Questions, Answers About Hawaii Lava Flow
Oct 30, 2014
Loÿc Vanderkluysen, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in an Associated Press story on Oct. 30 about lava flows in Hawaii. The story ran in dozens of outlets worldwide, including The New York Times, ABCNews.com and Yahoo! News.
Drexel Students Make And Jar Cranberry Sauce To Help Raise Money For Project HOME
Oct 29, 2014
Students in Drexel’s Center for Hospitality & Sports Management were mentioned for teaming up with members of Project Home to make and jar cranberry sauce to raise money for the nonprofit in Oct. 29 segments on KYW-TV (CBS-3), WCAU-TV (NBC-10), WPVI-TV (6-abc) and WPHL-TV (PHL-17).
A Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity
Oct 29, 2014
Drexel was mentioned for hosting Philadelphia Orchestra violinist David Kim for a master class and discussion with students in Oct. 29 segments on WPVI-TV (6-abc) and WPHL-TV (PHL-17).
Michael Brown and the deadly effects of colorism
Oct 29, 2014
Yaba Blay, PhD, an assistant teaching professor in the College of Arts and Sciences and co-director of the Africana Studies program, was quoted in an Oct. 29 Newsworks.org post about the deadly effects of colorism in police confrontations.
Hurricane Sandy Anniversary 2014: Flood Insurance To Rise For Many NYC Homeowners
Oct 29, 2014
Scott Knowles, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in an Oct. 29 International Business Times article about the two-year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy.
The facts have been already in regarding the death penalty: it does deter murder
Oct 28, 2014
Research by Bijou Yang, PhD, a professor in the LeBow College of Business, was referenced in an Oct. 28 Examiner article about how much the death penalty deters murders.
Voting in Round 4 of the Health Hero Challenge Semifinals Is Now Open!
Oct 28, 2014
Patricia Gerrity, PhD, a professor and associate dean for community programs and director of the Stephen and Sandra Sheller 11th Street Family Health Services in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was mentioned on Philadelphia magazine’s “Be Well Philly” blog on Oct. 28 about her nomination as a “Health Hero” semifinalist. Voting is open for her in the semifinal round on a daily basis through Nov. 3.
Drexel’s New Solution to Stress: An On-Staff Therapy Dog Named Jersey
Oct 28, 2014
Kathryn Formica, coordinator of student fitness and wellness at the Drexel Recreation Center, was quoted in an Oct. 28 Philadelphia magazine blog post about Jersey, Drexel’s on-campus therapy dog.
Israeli entrepreneurs come to Philadelphia hoping to establish local ties
Oct 27, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in an Oct. 27 Philadelphia Business Journal article for hosting Philadelphia’s first Israel Technology Conference.
A healthy Damion Lee key for Drexel in the CAA in 2014-2015
Oct 27, 2014
Men’s Basketball Head Coach Bruiser Flint and junior Damion Lee were quoted in an Oct. 27 NBCSports.com post about their expectations for the upcoming season.
Is it ethical or wise to quarantine returning health workers?
Oct 27, 2014
Esther Chernak, MD, an associate professor and director of the Center for Public Health Readiness and Communication in the School of Public Health, was quoted in a WHYY-FM “Newsworks Tonight” story on Oct. 27 about isolation and quarantine practices for health care workers who have been exposed to Ebola.
A healthy Damion Lee key for Drexel in the CAA in 2014-2015
Oct 27, 2014
Men’s Basketball Head Coach Bruiser Flint and junior Damion Lee were quoted in an Oct. 27 NBCSports.com post about their expectations for the upcoming season.
Is it ethical or wise to quarantine returning health workers?
Oct 27, 2014
Esther Chernak, MD, an associate professor and director of the Center for Public Health Readiness and Communication in the School of Public Health, was quoted in a WHYY-FM “Newsworks Tonight” story on Oct. 27 about isolation and quarantine practices for health care workers who have been exposed to Ebola.
In on the ground floor
Oct 27, 2014
The Close School of Entrepreneurship and the LeBow College of Business were mentioned in an Oct. 27 Philadelphia Inquirer article about Temple University’s new design incubator.
I'm on parole. How can I pay for health care with no income?
Oct 26, 2014
Robert Field, JD, PhD, a professor in the School of Law and School of Public Health, authored an Oct. 26 Philly.com article about health care and insurance for people on parole.
Six Changes That Actually Occur When an Institution Becomes More Efficient
Oct 26, 2014
Michael Scheuermann, PhD, associate vice president of Instructional Technology and Support, wrote a special feature for EvoLLLution on operational efficiency in higher education on Oct. 24.
GreenSpace: Unvented gas stoves are an asthma risk
Oct 26, 2014
Michael Waring, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Engineering, was quoted in an Oct. 26 Philadelphia Inquirer story about the health risks associated with unvented gas stoves.
Canada confronts the openness/safety paradox
Oct 26, 2014
Scott White, PhD, an associate clinical professor in the College of Computing & Informatics, authored an Oct. 26 post for CNN.com’s “Global Public Square” blog about how Canada is reacting to recent terrorist attacks.
At Drexel, a new school for entrepreneurs
Oct 26, 2014
President John Fry and Donna DeCarolis, PhD, dean of the Charles D. Close School of Entrepreneurship, were quoted in an Oct. 26 Philadelphia Inquirer article about the school. Frank Linnehan, PhD, dean of the LeBow College of Business, and Mohamed Zerban, an undergraduate student, were also quoted.
#CBWest
Oct 25, 2014
Karen Weaver, associate clinical professor and interim director of sport management in the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management, was interviewed on WXTF-TV (FOX-29) about Central Bucks West High School cancelling their football season after hazing reports.
Bottom Line: Drexel's new lab will train tomorrow's casino workers
Oct 25, 2014
The new casino training lab in the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management was spotlighted in the Press of Atlantic City on Oct. 25. Jonathan Deutsch, PhD, professor and director of the center, was quoted.
And Another Thing #15 Segment 2 Interview with Robert Field & Jen Rini
Oct 24, 2014
Robert Field, JD, PhD, a professor in the Kline School of Law and School of Public Health, was interviewed on “Another Thing with Larry Mendte” on KJWP-TV (Wilmington, Delaware) on Oct. 24 about Ebola preparedness.
Is 21 Days Long Enough For Ebola Quarantine?
Oct 24, 2014
Charles Haas, PhD, LD Betz professor in the College of Engineering, was quoted in Oct. 24 posts on FiveThirtyEight.com and The Fox & Friendsblog about his study questioning the effectiveness of a 21-day quarantine for people who might have been exposed to the Ebola Virus. He was also mentioned in an Oct. 23 USA Today column about how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention handled the Ebola cases in the United States.
And Another Thing #15 Segment 2 Interview with Robert Field & Jen Rini
Oct 24, 2014
Robert Field, JD, PhD, a professor in the Kline School of Law and School of Public Health, was interviewed on “Another Thing with Larry Mendte” on KJWP-TV (Wilmington, Delaware) on Oct. 24 about Ebola preparedness.
Drexel and Philadelphia Artists’ Collective Team Up to Present Classic Spanish Tragedy “Blood Wedding”
Oct 24, 2014
On Oct. 24, the University City Review featured the upcoming performance of “Blood Wedding” with the Philadelphia Artists’ Collective as part of the Mandell Professionals in Residence Project in the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design.
W. Phila. office building on market for $46M
Oct 24, 2014
Drexel’s campus expansion was mentioned in an Oct. 24 Philadelphia Inquirer article about office space in West Philadelphia.
Tech Watch
Oct 24, 2014
Neville Vakharia, an assistant professor and research director of arts administration in the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was mentioned in an Oct. 24 Philly.com post for helping to launch CultureSpots, a free audio tour platform for art museums and galleries.
The “Sex Offender” Regime is Cruel and Unusual Punishment
Oct 24, 2014
Research by Daniel Filler, JD, professor and senior associate dean for academic and faculty affairs in the School of Law, was cited in an Oct. 24 Counter Punch blog post about punishment for hazing in Sayreville, New Jersey.
NPR Guts Its Environment And Climate Reporting Team, Becomes ‘Part Of The Problem’
Oct 24, 2014
Robert Brulle, PhD, was quoted in an Oct. 24 ThinkProgress.org story about NPR gutting its environmental reporting team.
The U.S. Is the Most Metropolitan of Nations
Oct 24, 2014
President John A. Fry was interviewed in an Oct. 24 podcast on Sirius XM’s “POTUS Politics” about the importance of metropolitan areas to the United States.
Study Suggests Link Between Air Pollution Exposure And Autism
Oct 23, 2014
Craig Newschaffer, PhD, director of the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute and a professor in the School of Public Health, was quoted in an Oct. 23 Forbes article about research suggesting a link between air pollution and autism.
Welcome to the Big-Time College-Sports Sausage Factory
Oct 23, 2014
Ellen Staurowsky, EdD, a professor in the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management, co-authored a piece for the Chronicle of HigherEducation on Oct. 23 about academic fraud at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Ottawa Shooting Prompts Security Review
Oct 23, 2014
Scott White, PhD, an associate clinical professor in the College of Computing & Informatics, was quoted in an Oct. 23 Wall Street Journal story about the Canadian government’s response to the recent terrorist attack in Ottawa.
For-adults-only night at the museums
Oct 23, 2014
Jill Sybesma, manager of adult and strategic programs at the Academy of Natural Sciences, was quoted in an Oct. 23 Philadelphia Inquirer article about adult programs at the Academy.
As Decades of Korean Adoptions Dwindle, Identity Issues Remain
Oct 23, 2014
Benjamin Oser, coordinator of programming initiatives and campus engagement in the Office of Student Affairs, was quoted in an Oct. 23 NBCNews.com article about self-identification of adopted Koreans.
The Problems and the Promise: Gentrification in Philadelphia
Oct 23, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in an Oct. 23 Philadelphia Daily News article about gentrification in Philadelphia for its efforts in University City, one of the highest rent-appreciation neighborhoods. Haley Dervinis, an academic advisor in the College of Computing & Informatics, was also quoted about her residency in Point Breeze.
David Bowie Diehards Rejoice: Rare Recordings Find Home in Drexel’s Archives
Oct 23, 2014
Toby Seay, an associate professor in the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design and the director of the Drexel University Archives, was mentioned in an Oct. 23 Philadelphia Magazine blog post about David Bowie tapes in the Archives.
They're Hiding in Cyber Space
Oct 23, 2014
Rob D’Ovidio, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in an Oct. 23 WCAU-TV (NBC-10) segment about cyber criminals.
The Conversation Issue: Can We Talk?
Oct 23, 2014
President John A. Fry was mentioned in an Oct. 23 Philadelphia Magazine article about the magazine’s upcoming “ThinkFest” idea conference, which will be hosted at Drexel.
West Philly program teaches kids financial development
Oct 22, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in an Oct. 21 Philly.com story for its involvement with WesGold Fellows Internship Program to teach students in underserved Philadelphia high schools about financial literacy, college planning and personal and career development.
Cautious colleges prepare for the possibility of Ebola
Oct 22, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in an Oct. 22 Philadelphia Inquirer article about what local universities are doing to prepare for any Ebola concerns.
Archtober Building of the Day #22 > Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
Oct 22, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in an Oct. 22 Architects Newspaper blog post about its partnership with architecture firm FXFOWLE to install and monitor a green roof on the Jacob Javits Center in New York. The green roof is now the second largest in the country.
Watch local entrepreneur on ‘Shark Tank’ this Friday
Oct 22, 2014
Christopher Gray, an undergraduate student in the LeBow College of Business and Close School of Entrepreneurship, was mentioned in an Oct. 22 Philadelphia Business Journal story about local entrepreneurs who will appear on ABC’s “Shark Tank” this season.
TV Show Creator Speaks To Students At Drexel University
Oct 21, 2014
Drexel was mentioned as the host of a discussion with Mitchell Hurwitz, creator of the hit sitcom “Arrested Development,” in an Oct. 21 CBS Philly post. The event was sponsored by the Kal & Lucille Rudman Institute for Entertainment Industry Studies and the Sibby Merkel Brasler Lecture Series.
How did the 21-day watch list for Ebola symptoms come about?
Oct 21, 2014
Charles Haas, PhD, LD Betz professor in the College of Engineering, was quoted in an Oct. 21 Los Angeles Times story about his study that questions the effectiveness of a 21-day quarantine for individuals who might have been exposed to the Ebola virus.
The 110th World Series By The Numbers
Oct 21, 2014
Lawrence B. Cohen, JD, an associate teaching professor in the Center for Hospitality & Sport Management, was quoted in an Oct. 21 Wallet Hub blog post about the 2014 World Series.
Philly Metro a Top College Destination for Foreign Students
Oct 21, 2014
Drexel was named in an Oct. 21 Philly.com article about the Philadelphia area’s ranking as one of the top 10 metros in the country for foreign students.
The 600 Smartest Colleges In America
Oct 21, 2014
Drexel was included in an Oct. 21 Business Insider list of the 600 smartest colleges in America.
Life means death for thousands of PA prisoners
Oct 21, 2014
Julia Hall, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in an Oct. 21 Public Source article about the death penalty for Pennsylvania inmates. The story also ran on NBCPhiladelphia.com.
Here’s What Would Happen if Ebola Was Stolen From a Lab
Oct 21, 2014
Robert Field, JD, PhD, a professor in the School of Law and School of Public Health, was quoted in a TIME.com article on Oct. 21 about the consequences of stealing a sample of the Ebola virus from a lab.
Partering in Education
Oct 20, 2014
Casino Life Magazine ran a Q+A with Robert Ambrose, an instructor in the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management, about Drexel’s new casino training lab on Oct. 19.
Ebola’s mission critical imperatives
Oct 20, 2014
Drexel trustee Stan Silverman authored an Oct. 20 column in the Philadelphia Business Journal about the importance of leadership while handling the Ebola virus.
Scot Silverstein Talks Health IT Safety Risks
Oct 20, 2014
Scot Silverstein, MD, an adjunct professor in the College of Computing & Informatics, was interviewed on an Oct. 20 Meaningful Health IT News podcast about health information technology safety risks.
4 Tips for Balancing Parenting and Ph.D.
Oct 19, 2014
Matt Duvall, a PhD student in the School of Education, authored an Oct. 19 Inside Higher Ed blog post about tips for balancing parenting as a PhD student.
My drug is no longer on the formulary. What do I do?
Oct 19, 2014
Robert Field, JD, PhD, a professor in the School of Law and School of Public Health, authored an Oct. 19 Philly.com column about what to do if a drug is no longer on the formulary.
Investing in You: Philadelphia is sizzling hot for start-ups
Oct 19, 2014
Donna DeCarolis, PhD, dean of the Charles D. Close School of Entrepreneurship, was mentioned in an Oct. 19 Philly.com blog post about female entrepreneurs in Philly.
Top chef drafts Drexel students to help her new restaurant
Oct 19, 2014
The Philadelphia Inquirer ran a Q+A with TV Chef Carla Hall from ABC’s “The Chew” on Oct. 19 about her collaboration with students and faculty in the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management. James Feustel, instructor and director of the Department of Culinary Arts and Food Science, was quoted.
More helping hands for small businesses in the Sacramento region
Oct 18, 2014
MBA students at Drexel Sacramento were mentioned for offering free consulting services to local businesses in an Oct. 18 Sacramento Bee article.
Here’s How Suspected Ebola Patients Can Be Restricted
Oct 18, 2014
Robert Field, JD, PhD, a professor in the School of Law and School of Public Health, was quoted in a TIME.com article about Ebola symptoms on Oct. 18.
Study Abroad as an Online Student
Oct 17, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in an Oct. 17 U.S. News & World Report article in a story about study abroad programs for online students. Kevin Hannon, who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in 2013, was quoted.
Syracuse University can teach us a lot about Ebola panic
Oct 17, 2014
Scott Knowles, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in an Oct. 17 Philadelphia Inquirer column written by Michael Yudell, PhD, an associate professor in the School of Public Health, about Syracuse University’s decision to disinvite a Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist to a campus visit because of Ebola risks.
Why women are more affected by Runner’s Knee
Oct 17, 2014
Ellen Casey, MD, a faculty member in the College of Medicine, authored an Oct. 16 Philly.com post about why women are more affected by runner’s knee.
Study: 21 Days Not A Long Enough Quarantine in Fight Against Ebola
Oct 17, 2014
Charles Haas, PhD, LD Betz professor in the College of Engineering, was interviewed in Oct. 17 news segments on FOX News’s “The Real Story With Gretchen Carlson,” and FOX Business’s “The Willis Report” and on Oct. 20 in a CNN“Newsroom” segment about the spread of the Ebola Virus. His study, questioning the 21-day quarantine for individuals who have been exposed to Ebola was also mentioned on CNN’s “New Day” on Oct. 20 and in stories on FOXNews.com and Huffington Post.
Philly High School Fair will offer application tips (and more) Friday and Saturday
Oct 16, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in an Oct. 16 Newsworks.org article for hosting the Philly High School Fair.
New Appointments
Oct 16, 2014
The appointment of David L. Unruh as senior vice president for Institutional Advancement and Randall C. Deike as senior vice president for Enrollment Management and Student Success was noted in The Chronicle of Higher Education on Oct. 16, 2014. Unruh’s appointment was also listed in Inside Higher Ed on Oct. 16.
Tavis Smiley to moderate poverty discussion at CCP
Oct 16, 2014
Mariana Chilton, PhD, an associate professor and director of the Center for Hunger-Free Communities in the School of Public Health, was mentioned in an Oct. 16 Philadelphia Tribune article about the Philadelphia stop of national media personality Tavis Smiley’s “Poverty Tour 2.0.”
Group behind wearable fetal monitor prep for clinical trial of smart fabric
Oct 16, 2014
Genevieve Dion, an assistant professor in Westphal College, Tim Kurzweg, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Engineering, and Owen Montgomery, MD, chair of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department at the Drexel College of Medicine, were mentioned in an Oct. 16 MedCityNews post about their work to develop a smart fabric belly band for fetal monitoring.
CDC: Ebola Patient May Have Been Ill As Early As Friday
Oct 16, 2014
Charles Haas, PhD, LD Betz professor in the College of Engineering, was interviewed in Oct. 16 news segments on CNN’s “AC360” and KYW-TV (CBS-3), and stories on Newsworks.org, Yahoo!Health and in the National Journalabout the spread of the Ebola virus.
Private Matters: Solutions to Common Gyno Problems
Oct 16, 2014
Paul Nyirjesy, MD, a professor and director of the Drexel Vaginitis Center in the College of Medicine, was quoted in an Oct. 16 Fitness magazine post about common solutions to gynecological problems.
Study: People exposed to Ebola may need to be quarantined longer than 21 days
Oct 16, 2014
Charles Haas, PhD, LD Betz professor in the College of Engineering, was quoted in Oct. 16 stories in The Washington Post and International Business Timesand posts on Forbes.com and the political blog Roll Call about his study that questions the World Health Organization’s recommended 21-day quarantine period for individuals who might have been exposed to the Ebola Virus.
Amazon opening holiday kiosk in Roseville Galleria
Oct 15, 2014
Sally Hamilton, PhD, an assistant clinical professor at Drexel Sacramento, was quoted in an Oct. 15 Sacramento Bee article about Amazon’s holiday kiosks.
Obamacare round 2: Expect improvement not perfection
Oct 15, 2014
Matthew Maughan, a third year student in the Kline School of Law, authored an Oct. 15 Philly.com blog post about Obamacare.
A GOP-led Senate could mean more Obama executive orders
Oct 15, 2014
William Rosenberg, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in an Oct. 15 Washington Times article about the possibility of a Republican Senate for President Obama’s final two years of office.
Taser's 50,000-volt jolt can mess up your brain
Oct 15, 2014
A story on the research on the effects of tasers on the brain by Robert Kane, PhD, professor and director of the criminology and justices studies program in the College of Arts and Sciences, appeared on CBSNews.com on Oct. 15.
Let Stop-and-Frisk Reform Move Forward
Oct 15, 2014
Anil Kalhan, an associate professor of law in the Kline School of Law, authored an Oct. 15 Huffington Post article about stop-and-frisk reform.
A 21-Day Quarantine for Ebola May Not Be Enough, Study Says
Oct 15, 2014
Charles Haas, PhD, LD Betz professor in the College of Engineering, was quoted in an Oct. 15 post in VICE’s “Motherboard” blog about the 21-day quarantine for people who might have been exposed to the Ebola virus.
Top 10 Reasons Why Universities Need Entrepreneurs-in-Residence On Campus
Oct 14, 2014
Charles Sacco, interim director of the Baiada Institute, the Close School’s Entrepreneur in Residence and director of External Relations, was mentioned in an Oct. 14 Forbes article about why universities need entrepreneurs in residence. He was also mentioned in an Oct. 13 Philly.com“On the Boards” post for being appointed to the advisory board for the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship’s Philadelphia program.
Raising the roof
Oct 14, 2014
Franco Montalto, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Engineering, was quoted in an Oct. 15 New York Daily News story about research he’s doing to monitor the efficacy of a green roof installed on the Jacob Javits Center in New York City –the second largest green roof in the country.
Luxury University: Colleges Offer Water Parks, Upscale Dorms
Oct 14, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in an Oct. 14 ABC “Nightline News” segment about privately-owned upscale residence halls on college campuses for its partnership with American Campus Communities. Chris Heasley, executive director of University Housing at Drexel, was interviewed.
U.S. Squash ramping up its international profile
Oct 14, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in an Oct. 15 Philadelphia Inquirer article for hosting the U.S. Open Squash tournament.
For small biz, cybercrime can be deadly
Oct 14, 2014
Norman Balchunas, assistant research professor in the College of Computing & Informatics and operations director of the Drexel Cybersecurity Institute, was quoted in an Oct. 14 Philadelphia Daily News article about cybercrime threats on small businesses.
Ebola Nurse In Dallas: Why One Texas Hospital Couldn't Contain Ebola
Oct 14, 2014
Jennifer Taylor, PhD, an associate professor in the School of Public Health, was quoted in an International Business Times article on Oct. 14 about health care worker safety in the context of recent Ebola cases.
N.J. hospitals staging Ebola-readiness drills
Oct 14, 2014
Esther Chernak, MD, an associate professor and director of the Center for Public Health Readiness and Communication in the School of Public Health, was quoted in a WHYY/Newsworks story on Oct. 14 about Ebola preparedness in New Jersey. Chernak also participated as the expert source answering viewer questions about Ebola for WPVI-TV (6-abc) on Facebook.
ACL Injury Prevention: Now is the time to act
Oct 13, 2014
Thomas Trojian MD, associate chief of the Division of Sports Medicine at the College of Medicine, authored an Oct. 13 Philly.com “Sports Doc” blog post about preventing ACL injuries.
People in the News
Oct 13, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in an Oct. 13 Philly.com “People in the News” article for hiring David L. Unruh as senior vice president for institutional advancement.
A Bit of College Can Be Worse Than None at All
Oct 13, 2014
Paul Harrington, PhD, a professor and director of the Center for Labor Markets and Policy, was quoted in an Oct. 13 Wall Street Journal article for the Center’s analysis of Current Population Survey data on millennials with college experience.
A Common-Sense Approach to Fighting In-Flight Germs
Oct 13, 2014
Garth Ehrlich, PhD, a professor in the College of Medicine, was quoted in an Oct. 13 New York Times article about fighting in-flight germs.
Crisis In Syria: Humanitarian Aid Is Needed
Oct 13, 2014
William Rosenberg, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed on EBRU-TV on Oct. 13 for stories on Syrian refugees and the ISIS crisis, the police shooting in Ferguson, Missouri, and the Nobel Prize winners. He also was interviewed on WCAU-TV (NBC-10) on Oct. 9 regarding the upcoming governors’ race in PA and the impact of Clinton and Christie visiting Pennsylvania on that race and their own possible upcoming presidential campaigns.Link to video (Part 2)Link to video (Part 3)
In Search Of Deliciousness in Movement and Life – Eiko Otake
Oct 13, 2014
The Dance Journal featured the upcoming lecture by Eiko Otake, hosted by the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, on Oct. 13.
Forecast Calls for More Rain Than We Can Handle
Oct 12, 2014
Franco Montalto, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Engineering, was quoted in a WNYC-Radio(New York) story and a related post on WNYC.org about New York City’s preparedness for increasing rainfall in the future.
Yum! Traveling Exhibit About Our Favorite Treat Comes to Philadelphia
Oct 12, 2014
The newly-opened “Chocolate: The Exhibition” at The Academy of Natural Sciences was featured in an Oct. 10 KYW-Newsradio (1060-AM) story that quoted Jennifer Sontchi, senior director of exhibits and public spaces. Sontchi was also quoted in an Oct. 10 WHYY/Newsworks.org article and an Oct. 12 Metro article. The exhibit was also mentioned in an Oct. 10 South Jersey Times post, an Oct. 11 segment on WPVI-TV (6-abc) and an Oct. 12 KYW-TV (CBS-3) segment.
Help! I need meds but don't have insurance
Oct 12, 2014
Robert Field, PhD, JD, a professor in the School of Public Health and Kline School of Law, authored an Oct. 12 Philly.com article about obtaining anti-depressants without health insurance.
Ciao Philadelphia
Oct 12, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in an Oct. 12 WPVI-TV (6-abc) segment for participating in “Ciao Philadelphia.”
Him?: Arrested Development’s Mitchell Hurwitz Giving Free Guest Lecture at Drexel University
Oct 10, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in an Oct. 10 post on Geekadelphia as the host of a discussion with Mitchell Hurwitz, creator of the sitcom “Arrested Development,” on Oct. 21.
Homeless men arrested in bicycle thefts in Rittenhouse, University City
Oct 10, 2014
Drexel’s Police Department was mentioned in a Philly.com article, a WTXF-TV (FOX-29) segment, a WPVI-TV (6-abc) segment and a NBCPhiladelphia.com article on Oct. 10 for its role in arresting two suspects in connection with local bike thefts.
Bluegrass Blunder
Oct 10, 2014
Drexel was mentioned for hosting the 2008 Democratic presidential debates in MSNBC’s “Hardball with Chris Matthews” on Oct. 10.
Drexel Students Find Comfort in Resident Therapy Dog
Oct 10, 2014
A story on Kathryn Formica, coordinator of student fitness and wellness at the Drexel Recreation Center, and Jersey, Drexel’s on-campus therapy dog, appeared on NBCPhiladelphia.com Oct. 10.
Selling quicker recoveries
Oct 10, 2014
Robert Field, PhD, JD, a professor in the School of Public Health and Kline School of Law, was interviewed on WHYY’s “The Pulse” on Oct. 10 about ethical and legal aspects of advertising medical procedures.
Taser's 50,000-Volt Jolt Can Mess Up Your Brain
Oct 10, 2014
Robert Kane, PhD, professor and director of the criminology and justices studies program in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a LiveScience.com story on Oct. 10 about his research on the effects of tasers on the brain.
Chocolate: The Exhibition’ traces intriguing story of popular treat
Oct 9, 2014
The Academy of Natural Sciences’ Chocolate: The Exhibition was reviewed in the Philadelphia Tribune on Oct. 9.
Fall Career Fair
Oct 9, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in an Oct. 9 WPVI-TV (6-abc) segment about its Fall Career Fair. The fair is organized by the Steinbright Career Development Center.
New Drexel center offers low-cost psychological services
Oct 9, 2014
The opening of the Psychological Services Center, a clinical training facility for doctoral students in the Department of Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences, that offers affordable mental health services to the community, was featured in the Philadelphia Business Journal on Oct. 9.
Exhibition is solid chocolate
Oct 9, 2014
The Academy of Natural Sciences’Chocolate: The Exhibition was reviewed in an Oct. 9 Philadelphia Inquirer article. The exhibit was also included in Oct. 8 South Jersey Times, WPVI-TV, WHYY/Newsworks.organd(6-abc) articles about local entertainment picks.
Sticky label situation
Oct 9, 2014
Yaba Blay, PhD, an assistant teaching professor in the College of Arts and Sciences and co-director of the Africana Studies program, was quoted in a Philadelphia Inquirer story on Oct. 9 about actress Raven Symone asking to be identified as “human” rather than “black” or “gay.”
What Constitutes an Emergency?
Oct 9, 2014
David S. Cohen,JD, an associate professor in the Kline School of Law, wrote an article for Slate.com on Oct. 9 about the Supreme Court using “stays” for political purposes.
7 disturbing facts about the Koch brothers’ civil rights history
Oct 8, 2014
A study on the funding behind the climate change denial movement by Robert Brulle, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was referenced in a Salon.com article on Oct. 8 about the Koch brothers.
Phones 'on' at a Philly Orchestra concert? Believe it!
Oct 8, 2014
Youngmoo Kim, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Engineering and director of the ExCITe Center, was quoted in an Oct. 8 Philadelphia Daily News story about an app he created to enhance the concert experience for audiences at the Philadelphia Orchestra this season.
“Top Chef” finalist test runs NYC restaurant menu ... is a Philly location next?
Oct 8, 2014
TV Chef Carla Hall visited Drexel’s Dornsife Center last night as part of her collaboration with the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management. Her appearance was covered by the Philadelphia Business Journal and WPVI-TV (6-ABC)on Oct 8.
“Top Chef” finalist test runs NYC restaurant menu ... is a Philly location next?
Oct 8, 2014
​Carla Hall, a two-time finalist on Bravo’s Top Chef and current co-host of ABC’s The Chew, stopped by Drexel University to test run recipes from her upcoming restaurant and share ideas with culinary students.
Drexel students find creature comfort with therapy dog
Oct 8, 2014
Kathryn Formica, coordinator of student fitness and wellness at the Drexel Recreation Center, was interviewed in an Oct. 8 WHYY/Newsworks.org story about Jersey, the on-campus therapy dog.
Twitter Sues For Right To Make US Government’s User Inquiries Public
Oct 8, 2014
Rob D’Ovidio, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a KYW Newsradio story on Oct. 8 about Twitter suing for the right to make the government’s inquiries about users public.
Think Locally: How This Law School Landed $50 Million from a Donor Who Didn't Go There
Oct 7, 2014
The renaming of Drexel University’s School of Law as the Thomas R. Kline School of Law, in honor of a landmark $50 million gift, was featured in Inside Philanthropy on Oct. 7.
Top Event Picks at DesignPhiladelphia 2014
Oct 7, 2014
“Ciao Bella,” an upcoming event in the Fox Historic Costume Collection of the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design was listed among PhillyMag.com’s “Top Picks at DesignPhiladelphia” on Oct. 7.
Latin America elections: Is the ‘Pink Tide’ washing away?
Oct 7, 2014
George Ciccariello-Maher, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Toronto Star article on Oct. 6 about socialism in Latin America. He also was quoted in a TeleSurarticle on Oct. 7 about the new deputy in the Venezuelan National Assembly.
How Nudity Became the New Normal
Oct 7, 2014
A study on ‘sexting’ – sending sexually explicit text messages – by David DeMatteo, JD, PhD, an associate professor of psychology and law and director of Drexel’s joint JD/PhD program in psychology and law in the College of Arts and Sciences and School of Law, Heidi Strohmaier, a PhD candidate in psychology, and Megan Murphy, a JD/PhD candidate, was mentioned in a TIME.com article on Oct. 7 about millennials and nudity. It also was mentioned in a story on sexting in Georgia Family magazine’s October issue.
There Really Is a Huge Retirement Crisis Developing
Oct 7, 2014
On Oct. 7, the Wall Street Journal ran a letter by Norman Stein, JD, a professor in the Thomas R. Kline School of Law, about the income crisis for U.S. retirees.
Communication glitches all too common in hospitals
Oct 7, 2014
Scot Silverstein, MD, an adjunct professor in the College of Computing & Informatics, was quoted in an Oct. 7 POLITICO story about miscommunications among the medical staff at the Dallas hospital where the first case of ebola in the country is being treated.
Guess again
Oct 7, 2014
Fred Abbate, an adjunct professor at the Pennoni Honors College, was quoted in an Oct. 7 PhiladelphiaInquirer story about the Latin phrase engraved in decorative medallions on the new Moorestown Library.
Center for Hospitality and Sport Management at Drexel University Holds Ribbon Cutting for Dennis Gomes Memorial Casino Training Lab
Oct 7, 2014
The dedication of the casino training lab in the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management was featured in Casino Life on Oct. 10.
#PhillyFive What We’re Reading: Oct. 7, 2014
Oct 7, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in an Oct. 7 post on Philly.com as the host of a discussion with Mitchell Hurwitz, creator of the sitcom “Arrested Development,” on Oct. 21.
Tech Entrepreneur Teams with Drexel to Launch a Mobile Audio Tour Experience for Museums
Oct 7, 2014
On Oct. 7, FlyingKite.com featured a new tool for museums to create mobile audio tours, which is being launched in collaboration with Neville Vakharia, an assistant professor and research director of arts administration in the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design.
Major Museum Exhibits Opening This Fall
Oct 6, 2014
The Academy of Natural Sciences’ “Chocolate: The Exhibition” was included in an Oct. 6 Uwishunu roundup of local exhibitions at area museums.
What was causing child's abdominal trouble?
Oct 6, 2014
Daniel Taylor, MD, an associate professor in the College of Medicine, authored an Oct. 6 Philadelphia Inquirer column about neuroblastoma, a rare type of cancer that affects 800 children each year in the United States.
Meet a Health Hero: Patty Gerrity
Oct 6, 2014
Patricia Gerrity, PhD, a professor and associate dean for community programs and director of 11th Street Family Health Services in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was featured in a story on Philadelphia Magazine’s “Be Well Philly” blog about her work in health that has led to her nomination as a “Health Hero” semifinalist.
Nobel Prize for work on brain's navigation system
Oct 6, 2014
Joshua Jacobs, PhD, an assistant professor in the School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems, was quoted in an Oct. 6 Associated Press story, and posts on Science News, Inside Science and NYMag.com’s “Science of Us” blog about the most recent Nobel Prize honorees. Their research discovered and helped to better understand the nerve cells in the brain responsible for navigation, which could have significant impact on the study and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.
How one woman is changing the world of entrepreneurship education
Oct 6, 2014
Drexel trustee Stan Silverman authored an Oct. 6 column in the Philadelphia Business Journal about the leadership skills of Donna DeCarolis, PhD, dean of the Charles D. Close School of Entrepreneurship.
Online Education Allowed Philadelphia RN To Improve, Expand Her Knowledge
Oct 6, 2014
Drexel University Online nursing student Elizabeth Giordano was featured on CBS Philly on Oct. 6 about her experience as a registered nurse at Atlantic Health System and taking online courses.
Questions and offers at N.J. meeting on enterovirus
Oct 6, 2014
Esther Chernak, MD, an associate research professor and director of the Center for Public Health Readiness and Communication in the School of Public Health, was quoted in a Philadelphia Inquirer article on Oct. 6 about cases of enterovirus in New Jersey.
Drexel opens low-cost, mental health training clinic in West Philly
Oct 6, 2014
Jennifer Schwartz, PhD, director of the Psychological Services Center in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a WHYY-FM/Newsworks.org story on Oct. 6 about the new center and the importance of affordable mental health services it provides to the community.
I'm unemployed. How do I know if I'm eligible for a subsidy?
Oct 5, 2014
Robert Field, JD, PhD, a professor in the Thomas R. Kline School of Law and School of Public Health, authored an Oct. 5 Philly.com answer to a question about being eligible for a subsidy while unemployed.
Campus Life: Drexel uses therapy dog at rec center
Oct 5, 2014
Kathryn Formica, coordinator of student fitness and wellness at the Drexel Recreation Center, was quoted in an Oct. 5 Courier-Post article about Jersey, the on-campus therapy dog.
Facebook Vows To Be More Careful When Experimenting With Users
Oct 4, 2014
Rob D’Ovidio, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a KYW Newsradio story on Oct. 4 about Facebook experimenting on its users.
Drexel’s Kline School of Law Opens Free Community Legal Clinic
Oct 4, 2014
The Thomas R. Kline School of Law’s new Community Lawyering Clinic at the Dornsife Center was featured on KYW Newsradio on Oct. 4. Rachel Lopez, JD, assistant professor and director of the clinic, and Gabrielle Nonnenberg-Reid, a third-year law student, were quoted.
The complex science of chocolate
Oct 3, 2014
Tatyana Livshultz, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences and assistant curator of botany at the Academy of Natural Sciences, and Jason Weintraub, collections manager in entomology at the Academy, were quoted in a story on WHYY’s “The Pulse” on Oct. 3 about the science of chocolate and the Academy’s upcoming Chocolate exhibition.
This new mobile app built by Drexel is like Pop Up Video for the Orchestra
Oct 3, 2014
Youngmoo Kim, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Engineering and director of the ExCITe Center, was quoted in an Oct. 3 Technical.ly Philly post about an app he created in partnership with the Philadelphia Orchestra that will give concert audiences real-time information about the musical performances they’re listening to.
A century after W.E.B. Du Bois, science still gets race wrong
Oct 3, 2014
Michael Yudell, PhD, an associate professor in the School of Public Health, authored an Oct. 3 Philadelphia Inquirer article about his new book, “Race Unmasked: Biology and Race in the 20th Century.”
What’s next for Texas women? The Supreme Court
Oct 3, 2014
David S. Cohen, JD, an associate professor in the Thomas R. Kline School of Law, was quoted in an MSNBC.com article on Oct. 3 about abortion access in Texas.
Carla Hall cooks up Drexel deal
Oct 3, 2014
On Oct. 3, the Philadelphia Business Journal ran a Q+A with TV chef Carla Hall, who is collaborating with students and faculty from the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management to open a chain of Southern-inspired restaurants.
Fact or Fiction?: A Clove of Garlic Can Stop a Vaginal Yeast Infection
Oct 3, 2014
Paul Nyirjesy, MD, a professor and director of the Drexel Vaginitis Center in the College of Medicine, was quoted in an Oct. 3 Scientific American article about alternative therapies for yeast infections.
The expanding role of the physician assistant
Oct 3, 2014
Patrick Auth, PhD, professor and chair of the Physician Assistant Department in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a WHYY-FM “The Pulse” story on Oct. 3 about the expanding role of the physician assistant.
Drexel University Cut the Ribbon
Oct 3, 2014
The opening of the Psychological Services Center, a new training facility for doctoral students in the Department of Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences which offers affordable services to the community, was featured on WPVI-TV (6-abc) on Oct. 2.
Fusing art with technology - an experiment in developing opera for the 21st Century
Oct 3, 2014
Youngmoo Kim, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Engineering and director of the ExCITe Center, was featured on WHYY’s “The Pulse” on Oct. 3 for his work bringing technology to Opera Philadelphia.
The 25 Business Schools With The Most Diverse Students
Oct 3, 2014
Drexel came in 8th place on Business Insider’s Oct. 3 list of the “25 Most Diverse Business Schools.”
Phila. art students flesh out long-gone dinosaurs
Oct 2, 2014
Jason Poole, manager of the Fossil Prep Lab at the Academy of Natural Sciences, was mentioned in an Oct. 2 Philadelphia Inquirer article about hosting an art class for students to draw the dinosaurs in the Academy’s collection. His role on the Drexel-led team that announced the discovery of the Dreadnoughtus schrani was also mentioned.
Northeastern closes nationally known research center
Oct 2, 2014
Paul Harrington, PhD, a professor and director of the Center for Labor Markets and Policy, was quoted in a Boston Globe article on Oct. 2 about Northeastern University closing its nationally known Center for Labor Market Studies. He also was quoted in a Providence Journal article about unemployment in Rhode Island on Oct. 3.
Barnes Foundation’s ‘Keys to the Collection’ app balances play, learning
Oct 2, 2014
A new app created for the Barnes Foundation by assistant professors Aroutis Foster, PhD, and Jen Katz-Buonincontro, PhD, in Drexel University’s School of Education, was featured on Technically Philly on Oct. 2.
Pine Barrens late-bloomer a NJ beauty
Oct 1, 2014
An article about the rare Pine Barrens gentian flower, quoting Ryan Rebozo, a doctoral candidate in the College of Arts and Sciences who studies the plant, ran on MyCentralJersey.com on Oct. 1.
Retired USAF Colonel Urges Agencies To See Special Needs of Returning Female Vets
Oct 1, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in an Oct. 1 CBSLocal.com story for hosting retired U.S. Air Force colonel Kim Olson to speak about female veterans.
Weekly Entertainment Guide - Mural Arts Month, Body Worlds, & Ciao Philadelphia
Oct 1, 2014
Two upcoming events hosted by the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design as part of the Ciao Philadelphia festival were listed in WHYY’s “Arts Shuffle” on Oct. 1.
Mark Ladner Is Doing A Gluten-Free Pasta Flyer Lunch At Drexel
Oct 1, 2014
A special event with Chef Mark Ladner hosted by the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management was featured on PhillyMag.com's "Foobooz" blog on Oct. 1.
Previewing the Supreme Court’s 2014 term
Oct 1, 2014
Lisa McElroy, JD, an associate professor in the Thomas R. Kline School of Law, was interviewed on WHYY’s “Radio Times” on Oct. 1 about the upcoming Supreme Court term.
Obamacare Turns One
Oct 1, 2014
Robert Field, JD, PhD, a professor in the Thomas R. Kline School of Law and School of Public Health, was interviewed on Al Jazeera America’s “Real Money with Ali Velshi” on Oct. 1 about the anniversary of the Obamacare exchange rollout.
ONLY A DRILL: Drexel U. Prepares For Neighborhood Disasters
Oct 1, 2014
Jonathan Chase, the executive director of Drexel’s Department of Environmental Health and Safety, was quoted in an Oct. 1 KYW Newsradio (1060-AM) story about Drexel’s practice of neighborhood disaster scenarios. The story was also featured on KYW-TV (CBS-3).

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