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2014

September

Data Breaches
Sep 30, 2014
Rob D’Ovidio, PhD, an associate professor and associate dean for research in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed on WHYY-FM’s “Newsworks Tonight” about data breaches at Acme, Target and other major retail outlets on Sept. 30.
Celebrating Philadelphia's Italian links
Sep 30, 2014
A film screening of “Men of the Cloth” hosted by the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design was mentioned in a Philly.com story on Sept. 30 about the upcoming Ciao Philadelphia festival.
23 Couples Want Their Pa. Same-Sex Marriages Certified By Changing Wedding Date
Sep 30, 2014
David S. Cohen, JD, associate professor of law, was quoted in a CBSLocal.com story on Sept. 30 about a proposed settlement that would allow same-sex marriages from before Pennsylvania’s gay marriage ban was overturned to be recognized by the state.
Drug, medical device companies paid billions to U.S. physicians, hospitals in 2013: data
Sep 30, 2014
Genevieve Pham-Kanter, PhD, an assistant professor in the School of Public Health, was quoted in a Reuters story on Sept. 30 about the impact of disclosures of payments to physicians and teaching hospitals from drug and medical device companies that were made public this week as part of the Sunshine provision of the Affordable Care Act.
Drexel University is Celebrating A New Plaza
Sep 30, 2014
Drexel’s Perelman Plaza dedication ceremony was highlighted in a Sept. 30 segment on WPVI-TV (6-abc).
Kids get hands dirty digging for fossils from the age of dinosaurs
Sep 29, 2014
Kenneth Lacovara, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Newsworks.org story about the third annual Mantua Township Community Fossil Dig Day, an event where members of the public can get hands-on exposure to paleontology at Lacovara’s local field site.
Grant requirements most effective in encouraging data-sharing, Drexel study finds
Sep 29, 2014
Genevieve Pham-Kanter, PhD, an assistant professor in the School of Public Health, was quoted in a story on WHYY-FM/Newsworks.org on Sept. 29 about a study she led indicating that NIH policies influenced the data-sharing behavior of life scientists. The study was also featured in The Scientist magazine.
Video game developers need tax breaks to stay
Sep 29, 2014
Frank Lee, PhD, an associate professor in the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design and founding director of the Entrepreneurial Game Studio, was quoted in a Sept. 29 Metro story about the game development industry in Philadelphia.
Drexel University will Dedicate the New Perelman Plaza
Sep 29, 2014
Drexel’s Perelman Plaza dedication ceremony was highlighted in Sept. 29 segments on WPHL-TV (MY PHL-17) and WCAU-TV (NBC-10).
Supreme Court term preview: Pregnancy discrimination, death threats, and religious freedoms
Sep 27, 2014
Lisa McElroy, JD, an associate professor in the Kline School of Law, was interviewed on KPCC-FM (Los Angeles)’s “Air Talk” on Sept. 29 about the upcoming Supreme Court term.
Philadelphia Man’s Memoir Describes The Rollicking Lighthearted Story Of His Battle With Cancer
Sep 27, 2014
A memoir by Lynn Hoffman, PhD, an instructor in the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management, was discussed on KYW Newsradio on Sept. 27.
College sticker shock
Sep 24, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in a Sept. 24 Philly.com opinion piece about the price of colleges in Pennsylvania.
Philly's vanishing donors #1: Drexel law school
Sep 24, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in a Sept. 23 Philadelphia Inquirer article about its’ law school’s former partnership with alum and benefactor Earle Mack.
Killing Obamacare in pieces
Sep 24, 2014
Matthew Maughan, a third year student at the Thomas R. Kline School of Law, authored a Sept. 24 Philly.com blog post about revising Obamacare.
Partnership aims at saving freshwater mussels
Sep 24, 2014
Kurt Cheng, a graduate student in the College of Arts and Sciences, was mentioned in a Sept. 24 Philadelphia Inquirer article for his work with freshwater mussels and the nonprofit Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership.
Eastern Pennsylvania College Road Trip: Drexel University
Sep 24, 2014
Drexel was featured in a U.S. News & World Report article on Sept. 24 that highlighted four Philadelphia universities in the magazine’s “Best Colleges 2015” edition.
Carla Hall to open Nashville hot chicken joint in New York
Sep 24, 2014
A new collaboration between the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management and Carla Hall from ABC’s “The Chew” was announced on the Washington Post’s blog on Sept. 24.
Chocolate Exhibition at Academy of Natural Sciences
Sep 23, 2014
The Academy of Natural Sciences’ upcoming “Chocolate: The Exhibition” was profiled in a Sept. 23 Phillymag.com “Foobooz” post.
The Top 14 Up And Coming Colleges In 2015, According To U.S. News & World Report
Sep 23, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in a Sept. 23 Huffington Post article for its inclusion in U.S. News & World Report’s “Top 14 Up and Coming” feature.
Drexel opens Gomes Memorial Casino Training Lab
Sep 22, 2014
The dedication of the casino training lab in the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management was featured on GamingToday.com on Sept. 22.
Try the Twisted Swisster burger
Sep 22, 2014
Jonathan Deustch, PhD, director of the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management, was spotlighted on Philly.com on Sept. 23 for his participation in Rex 1516’s weekly guest burger series.
5 Ways to Overcome Dating Anxiety
Sep 22, 2014
A Sept. 22 Huffington Post about overcoming dating anxiety cited research by James Herbert, PhD, interim provost and a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences.
A Public Health Approach to Autism, in Philadelphia
Sep 22, 2014
An article on Inside Philanthropy on Sept. 22 highlighted the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, noting the value of its approach to autism and life course research from a public health perspective.
Area environmentalists in thousands head to NYC for climate march
Sep 21, 2014
The Sierra Club, an environmental student organization, was mentioned in a Sept. 21 Philadelphia Inquirer article for participating in the People’s Climate March climate-awareness event.
Museum discount for low-income Pennsylvanians
Sep 21, 2014
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University was mentioned in a Philadelphia Inquirer article on Sept. 21 for participating in a program that offers museum discounts for low-income Pennsylvanians.
Drexel professor wants students to be ‘beer-literate’
Sep 21, 2014
Lynn Hoffman, PhD, an instructor in the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management, was interviewed in the Philadelphia Metro on Sept. 22 about his new “Fundamentals of Beer” class, which is open to the public.
Drexel to rename law school for a benefactor - again
Sep 21, 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 mentioned in a Philadelphia Inquirer column on Sept. 21 on colleges and schools selling naming rights. The gift was also featured in the Jewish Exponent on Sept. 19, on Bloomberg radio on Sept. 19 and in Philanthropy News Digeston Sept. 21.
The Dreadnoughtus effect: Why dinosaurs have awesome names
Sep 21, 2014
Kenneth Lacovara, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Philadelphia Daily News Q&A on Sept. 20 about his discovery of the dinosaur species Dreadnoughtus schrani, and in a Boston Globe article about how dinosaur species names are chosen on Sept. 21. Lacovara and the Academy of Natural Sciences were mentioned on KYW-TV (CBS-3) on Sept. 20 for the Academy’s “Dreadnoughtus Day,” when fossils from the dinosaur were on display.
FringeArts Review: Leah Stein’s Splice is a masterful exploration of space, sound and movement
Sep 20, 2014
A performance by the Leah Stein Dance Company in the Leonard Pearlstein Gallery of the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design was reviewed in The Dance Journal on Sept. 20.
Is the NFL alienating female fans?
Sep 19, 2014
Karen Weaver, an associate clinical professor and director of sport management in the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management, was quoted in a CBSNews.com article on Sept. 19 about the NFL’s female fans.
Should US Troops Engage in Combat?
Sep 18, 2014
William Rosenberg, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed on EBRU-TV on Sept. 18 about whether or not U.S. troops should engage in combat with ISIL.
Drexel Law Gets $50 Million from Philadelphia Trial Lawyer
Sep 18, 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 on TheWall Street Journal’s blog on Sept 18. President John A. Fry was quoted. Kline’s law firm was profiled in The Philadelphia Inquirerin light of his gift, the announcement was spotlighted in Bloomberg BusinessWeek’s“Business of Law” column and the Philadelphia Business Journalran a question-and-answer session with Kline on Sept. 19. The ABA Journalran the announcement on Sept. 18 with a quote from President Fry and the National Law Journal featured the news on their homepage.
NFL sponsor wrath: Can they change the league?
Sep 17, 2014
Ellen Staurowsky, EdD, a professor in the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management, was quoted in a CNBC.com story on Sept. 17 about the NFL’s sponsors.
Trial lawyer Kline gives $50M to Drexel law school
Sep 17, 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 on the front page of The Philadelphia Inquirer, the Philadelphia Business Journal, Philadelphia Daily News, the Chronicle of Philanthropy, the Legal Intelligencer and in an Associated Pressstory that was picked up by USA Today, The Washington Post, FoxNews.com, ABCNews.com and numerous other outlets on Sept. 17. In addition, Kline, President John A. Fry and Dean Roger Dennis were quoted. KYW-TV (CBS-3) and WPVI-TV (6-abc) also covered the story.
New Haven City Hall Display Documents Hunger Through Photos
Sep 17, 2014
The Witnesses to Hunger program from the Center for Hunger-Free Communities in the School of Public Health was featured in a FOX-Connecticut segment on Sept. 17 about a Witnesses exhibit in New Haven.
Drexel Autism Institute Receives $3.6 Million for Research Initiatives
Sep 16, 2014
A $3.6 million gift to the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute for research initiatives in the Life Course Outcomes research program was featured in the Philanthropy News Digest on Sept. 16.
More colleges digitalizing traditional bookstore
Sep 16, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in a Sept. 16 Philadelphia Tribune article about local colleges digitally offering textbooks.
Cheers! Drexel’s New Beer Course is Open to the Public
Sep 16, 2014
A new beer class offered by the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management was spotlighted in the University City Review and Philebrity.com on Sept. 16. Lynn Hoffman, PhD, an instructor in the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management, was quoted.
Serbian fishermen may have discovered 150 million year old fossil
Sep 16, 2014
Kenneth Lacovara, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a New York Daily News article on Sept. 16 about an object discovered in Serbia that was claimed to be an ancient fossil reptile.
Rowing is the New Spinning
Sep 16, 2014
Stella Volpe, PhD, a professor and chair of the Department of Nutrition Sciences in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a Harper’s Bazaar magazine article on Sept. 16 about the fitness benefits of rowing exercise.
Phila. City Council Explores Status of VA Health Care Reforms
Sep 15, 2014
Christopher Diaz, an undergraduate student in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Sept. 15 KYW Newsradio (1060 AM) segment about Veterans Affair health care reform.
Forensic Psychology: Is It the Career for Me?
Sep 15, 2014
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, was mentioned in a Sept. 15 Psychology Today blog post about forensic psychology.
We Are All Quants Now
Sep 15, 2014
Paula Marantz Cohen, PhD, dean of the Pennoni Honors College and distinguished professor of English in the College of Arts and Sciences, authored a Sept. 15 Wall Street Journal article about the culture of assessment.
Conical Teeth and Crocodilian Snouts: On the Dinosaur Beat with Ken Chang
Sep 15, 2014
Kenneth Lacovara, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was mentioned in a Sept. 15 New York Times column about the Times’ science reporter’s process of reporting about dinosaurs including Spinosaurus and Dreadnoughtus.
With So Many Companies Running From Atlantic City, Perhaps the Best Ideas will Come
Sep 14, 2014
Robert Ambrose, an instructor in the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management, wrote a blog post for Casino Life Magazine on Sept. 14 about changing casino markets.
Newly discovered dinosaur named after local software firm owner
Sep 14, 2014
A business column in The Philadelphia Inquirer on Sept. 14 featured a story about the naming of the dinosaur Dreadnoughtus schrani. Kenneth Lacovara, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, who led the discovery, and Adam Schran, the entrepreneur who donated funds to support Lacovara’s ongoing research, were quoted. A story on Time Warner Cable TV news in North Carolina also featured the discovery and quoted Alison Moyer, a 2008 College of Arts and Sciences alumna who was part of the discovery team.
Middle Class Squeeze: Who exactly is middle class?
Sep 13, 2014
Paul Harrington, PhD, a professor in the School of Education and director of the Center for Labor Markets and Policy, was quoted in the Providence Journal on Sept. 13 about economic struggles facing the middle class.
Should Oil Barons Like David Koch Be Funding our Museums?
Sep 13, 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 VICE post on Sept. 13 about museums taking donations from oil companies.
Science museum shares intriguing tale of chocolate at new exhibit
Sep 12, 2014
The Academy of Natural Sciences’ upcoming “Chocolate: The Exhibition” was featured in a Sept. 12 NJ.com article.
The Pulse - September 12, 2014
Sep 12, 2014
Robert McCracken Peck, senior fellow at the Academy of Natural Sciences, was interviewed in a Sept. 12 WHYY-Radio (91-FM) “The Pulse” segment about Ernest Hemingway’s collaboration with the Academy of Natural Sciences.
A Hideous Week, but Don't Expect Change
Sep 12, 2014
Eric Zillmer, PsyD, director of athletics and Carl R. Pacifico professor of neuropsychology in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in an Associated Press story on Sept. 12 about corruption in sports. It was picked up by numerous outlets.
Drexel Teams Up With DCCC To Help Women With Affordable Way Into Workforce
Sep 12, 2014
A story on WTXF-TV (FOX-29) on Sept. 12 featured the Drexel at Delaware County Community College program and is nursing degree program that can benefit working adults who want to begin careers in nursing. Rochelle Wright, a student in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, and Karen Goldschmidt, an assistant clinical professor and chair of the RN-BSN Completion Department in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, were interviewed.
5 Ways to Overcome Dating Anxiety
Sep 12, 2014
A Scientific American blog post on Sept. 12 about overcoming dating anxiety cited research by James Herbert, PhD, interim provost and a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences.
The Root 100
Sep 10, 2014
On Sept. 10, Yaba Blay, PhD, an assistant teaching professor in the College of Arts and Sciences and co-director of the Africana Studies program, was named on The Root’s list of the “Top 100 people in 2014.”
Choosing A Diet Doesn’t Have To Be Difficult, Drexel Nutrition Doc Says
Sep 10, 2014
Stella Volpe, PhD, a professor and chair of the Department of Nutrition Sciences in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was interviewed on KYW Newsradio (1060-AM) on Sept. 10 in a story about effective diets and portion control.
A.J. Drexel Autism Institute Receives $3.6 Million Gift
Sep 10, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in a Sept. 9 Philadelphia Business Journal for being ranked 95th in the category of “Best National Universities” in the 2015 edition of “America's Best Colleges” by U.S News & World Report.
Has the NFL Handled the Ray Rice Incident Properly?
Sep 10, 2014
Eric Zillmer, PsyD, director of athletics and Carl R. Pacifico Professor of Neuropsychology, was interviewed on FOX-40 (Sacramento) about the NFL’s handling of domestic abuse allegations against Ray Rice.
Arts Organizations
Sep 10, 2014
A new study on arts organizations in Mantua, Powelton Village and West Powelton, conducted by a team of faculty and students in the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was featured on NextCity.org on Sept. 10. Julie Hawkins, assistant professor and program director of arts administration, was quoted.
How much will college cost in 25 years?
Sep 10, 2014
Susan Aldridge, PhD, senior vice president of online learning and president of Drexel University Online, was quoted in a Sept. 10 CNBC.com article about the rising cost of college. The story also appeared on NBCNews.com and NBC’s “The Today Show” website.
US vs. ISIL
Sep 9, 2014
William Rosenberg, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed on EBRU-TV about the likely messages of President Obama in his televised address about ISIS on Sept. 9. He also was interviewed on this topic on POTUS-XM radio on Sept. 10.
Law School Students Fight to Make Internships More Fair
Sep 9, 2014
Joseph Zeidner, a student in the School of Law, was quoted in a Bloomberg Businessweek story on Sept. 9 about the American Bar Association’s ban on paid law internships.
Drexel aims to improve arts and cultural opportunities in mantua and powelton
Sep 9, 2014
A recent study on arts organizations in Mantua, Powelton Village and West Powelton, conducted by a team of faculty and students in the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was featured on FlyingKite.com on Sept. 9. Neville Vakharia, assistant professor and research director of arts administration, was quoted.
An exhibit of species recently extinct
Sep 9, 2014
An exhibit in the library of the Academy of Natural Sciences featuring recently extinct species was highlighted in an article in the Philadelphia Inquirer on Sept. 9. Nate Rice, collections manager for ornithology, and Greg Cowper, entomology curatorial assistant, were quoted.
Penn drops a spot; Princeton remains No. 1 on 'U.S. News' college list
Sep 9, 2014
Drexel was mentioned on Philly.com on Sept. 9 for being ranked 95th in the category of Best National Universities in the 2015 edition of “America's Best Colleges” by U.S News & World Report.
State College hopes to fight the tide of student rentals with new Homestead Investment Program
Sep 9, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in a Sept. 9 Keystone Crossroads post about student rentals on local university campuses.
Engineering club homeless at Drexel
Sep 9, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in a Philadelphia Inquirer blog post about the challenges a student engineering club is currently facing.
Health: Report Says More Than 90 Percent Of US Children Consume Too Much Salt
Sep 9, 2014
Brandy-Joe Milliron, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was interviewed on KYW-TV (CBS-3) on Sept. 9 about new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention research showing that children consume high levels of sodium.
Not Every Conflict of Interest Produces the Same Vote on FDA Panels
Sep 9, 2014
Genevieve Pham-Kanter, PhD, an assistant professor in the School of Public Health, was quoted in a Wall Street Journal article on Sept. 9 about her new research on funding sources and conflicts of interest for doctors on FDA advisory panels. The New York Times also featured the research.
The old man and his research of the sea
Sep 8, 2014
Robert McCracken Peck, senior fellow at the Academy of Natural Sciences, co-authored a Sept. 8 Philly.com article about his upcoming trip to Cuba to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Ernest Hemingway’s collaboration with the Academy of Natural Sciences.
Researchers discover new dinosaur species
Sep 8, 2014
National and international media continued to report on Sept. 5 through Sept. 7 on the discovery of the new supermassive dinosaur species, Dreadnoughtus schrani, by a team led by Kenneth Lacovara, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences. Highlights of the weekend media coverage included a “What’s the Big Idea” segment on MSNBC Live, an in-depth feature story on WHYY-FM’s “The Pulse” that was also syndicated nationally on NPR/WBUR-FM’s “Here and Now,” a segment on NPR’s “Science Friday,” a profile article about Lacovara in The Philadelphia Inquirer, a mention in aNew York Times opinion article about major world news, a Guardian essay about why people love large dinosaurs, a mention as one of the “hits of the week” on The Wall Street Journal’s “Journal Editorial Report” televised on FOX News.
Ray Rice suspension: Is NFL really serious about domestic violence?
Sep 8, 2014
Dr. Lacovara: Dreadnoughtus Dig was Grueling
Sep 8, 2014
Coverage has continued to appear for the discovery of the new supermassive dinosaur species, Dreadnoughtus scrhani, by a team led by Kenneth Lacovara, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences. Lacovara was interviewed on NewsTalk Florida on Sept.8, and additional regional newspapers and affiliates across the country continue to publish syndicated articles that originally ran in the Associated Press, USA Today, New York Times, CNN.com and Philadelphia Inquirer. An interview on BBC Radio 4 in the UK continued to air on Sept. 8.
SNAP “Shots” Bring Hunger Home
Sep 8, 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 New Haven Independent article on Sept. 8 about the center’s “Witnesses to Hunger” program displaying low-income caregivers’ photos and experiences of poverty.
What factors determine health, and how much?
Sep 7, 2014
Jonathan Purtle, an assistant professor in the School of Public Health, authored a Sept. 7 Philly.com “The Public’s Health” post about what factors determine one’s health.
“A Fragile Ecosystem”
Sep 7, 2014
A new study on arts organizations in Mantua, Powelton Village and West Powelton, conducted by a team of faculty and students in the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was featured in the Broad Street Review on Sept. 7. Neville Vakharia, assistant professor and research director of arts administration, and Andrew Zitcer, assistant teaching professor in the arts administration program, were quoted.
Summit to explore what's next for Atlantic City
Sep 7, 2014
Robert Ambrose, an instructor in the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management, was quoted in a Philadelphia Inquirer story on Sept. 7 about the economic conditions in Atlantic City.
Sept 5 Fry Inky
Sep 5, 2014
President John A. Fry was quoted in a Sept. 5 Philadelphia Inquirer article about Drexel’s plans to build a Center for Jewish Life funded by philanthropist Raymond G. Perelman. Kenneth Goldman, senior associate vice president of Institutional Advancement, was also quoted in the story and in a Sept. 3 Jewish Exponent story.
Newly discovered dinosaur was king of the giants
Sep 5, 2014
Thousands of news outlets worldwide on Sept. 4 and 5 featured the discovery and scientific publication of a new dinosaur species, Dreadnoughtus schrani, with the most complete skeleton of any of the most supermassive land animals ever found, by a team led by Kenneth Lacovara, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences. Some of the most noteworthy coverage included BBC-TV (aired in the UK and distributed internationally), the CBS Evening News, the Washington Post (where it is the No. 1 most-read story online), USA Today, Associated Press, Reuters, National Geographic, Scientific American, Philadelphia Inquirer, Huffington Post and Los Angeles Times (where the story ran on the front page in print). The stories that ran in the New York Times and Wall Street Journal were highlighted on the front page of the print editions on Sept. 5, and the story has reached the “most emailed” and “most viewed” lists on NYTimes.com.
Free math websites help make student life easier
Sep 5, 2014
The School of Education’s Math Forum website was listed among free math websites for students in an Examiner.com article on Sept. 5.
Illusory kinetic energy
Sep 5, 2014
A new exhibition in the Leonard Pearlstein Gallery of the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, entitled ‘Convergence,’ by installation artist Jeremy Holmes was reviewed in the Broad Street Review on Sept. 5.
HUD chief tours West Philly 'Promise Zone'
Sep 5, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in a Sept. 5 WHYY-FM/Newsworks.org article, on KYW Newsradio (1060-AM) and a segment on WCAU-TV (NBC-10) for its new partnership with the William Penn Foundation to improve childcare in the West Philadelphia “Promise Zone.” The story was also covered in a Sept. 7 Philadelphia Inquirer article
Guest Commentary: Residents must be integral part of any monitoring system
Sep 5, 2014
Gwen Ottinger, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, wrote an opinion piece for the Bay Area News Group on Sept. 5 about community involvement in oil refinery monitoring.
The winter fashion focus is on outerwear
Sep 4, 2014
Clare Sauro, curator of the Robert and Penny Fox Historic Costume Collection in the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was quoted in a Philadelphia Inquirer story on Sept. 3 about outerwear.
Argentine Dinosaur Was an Estimated 130,000 Pounds, and Still Growing
Sep 4, 2014
Kenneth Lacovara, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was featured in national and international media on Sept. 4 about unearthing a new dinosaur species that is the largest dinosaur ever with a calculable mass. Its exceptionally complete skeleton gives scientists worldwide an unprecedented window into the anatomy and biomechanics of the largest animals to ever walk the Earth. The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal were among the more than 200 outlets that reported on the finding.
US Foreign Policy Under the Scanner
Sep 4, 2014
William Rosenberg, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed on EBRU-TV on Sept. 4 about foreign policy.
A Master Chef Goes Back to High School
Sep 4, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in a Food & Wine story on Sept. 4 about Marc Vetri, who teaches culinary courses in Drexel’s Center for Hospitality and Sport Management.
Curiosity leads shoppers to Market Basket
Sep 4, 2014
Daniel Korschun, PhD, an assistant professor in the LeBow College of Business, was quoted in a Sept. 4 Boston Globe article about Market Basket employees winning their case to bring back ousted CEO Arthur T. Demoulas.
USDA: Despite slight improvement, hunger persists
Sep 4, 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 Sept. 4 Philadelphia Inquirer article and a Sept. 3 Al Jazeera America article about annual levels of food security in America.
Business news in brief
Sep 4, 2014
President John A. Fry was quoted in a Sept. 4 Philly.com “News in Brief” section for Drexel’s retention of JLL Inc. for developing the Innovation Neighborhood in University City. The story was also reported by the Philadelphia Business Journalon Sept. 3.
Some Philly university students give crime reports low grades
Sep 3, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in a Sept. 2 Philadelphia Daily News article about area universities’ response to off-campus crimes.
CAN YOU LEARN CREATIVITY? THE ANSWER MIGHT SURPRISE YOU
Sep 3, 2014
Philadelphia’s role in ‘Entrepreneurship Education 3.0′
Sep 3, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in a Sept. 3 Technically Philly article for its participation in ‘Entrepreneurship Education 3.0.’
How to protect yourself from identity theft
Sep 3, 2014
Rob D’Ovidio, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed on KYW-TV (CBS-3) on Sept. 3 about how to protect yourself from identity theft.
Michigan Senate race: Can outsider millions make climate change an issue?
Sep 3, 2014
Robert Brulle, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences,was quoted in a Christian Science Monitor article on Sept. 3 about the issue of climate change in the Michigan Senate race.
'Keys to Collection' app opens interactive experience with Barnes collection
Sep 3, 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 WHYY/Newsworks.org, KYW Newsradio, WPVI-TV (6-abc) and WCAU-TV (NBC-10) on Sept. 3. It was also spotlighted in the University City Review, the Philadelphia Metro and the Philadelphia Daily News. William Lynch, PhD, professor and former dean of the Drexel's School of Education, was quoted on WHYY.
7 Awesome Discoveries Made by Kids
Sep 2, 2014
Daniel Marenda, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was mentioned in a LiveScience story on Sept. 2 about research discoveries made by kids. His son contributed to research on the toxic effect of the sweetener erythritol on fruit flies.
To improve your leadership effectiveness, relate to your employees
Sep 2, 2014
Drexel trustee Stan Silverman authored a Sept. 2 column in the Philadelphia Business Journal about the benefit of improving leadership skills by relating to employees.
‘Leak’ of Celebrities’ Personal Property a Despicable, Eye-Opening Crime
Sep 2, 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 Boston.com story on Sept. 2 about celebrity photos being leaked after their iCloud accounts were hacked.
Learn More About Beer at Drexel
Sep 2, 2014
A course on beer in the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management was featured on PhillyMag.com’s “FooBooz” blog on Sept. 2.
PROBLEMS WITH REPETITIVE FLOODING MEAN RECURRING LOSSES FOR INLAND NEW JERSEY
Sep 2, 2014
Scott Knowles, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed on WNYC 93.9-FM and was quoted on NJSpotlight.com on Aug. 29 about flood zones.
The Ways to Avoid Feeling Off During Workouts
Sep 2, 2014
Stella Volpe, PhD, a professor and chair of the Department of Nutrition Sciences in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a Wall Street Journal article on Sept. 2 about maintaining energy for effective exercise.
Harris Steinberg: "With time, comes change"
Sep 2, 2014
On Sept. 2, PlanPhilly.com ran a post by Harris Steinberg, currently executive director of the University of Pennsylvania’s Penn Praxis design-based community outreach program, about his move to Drexel to become executive director of Drexel’s Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation. He will also have a faculty appointment in the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts and Design.
Job Corps fights poverty with skills and confidence
Sep 1, 2014
The College of Medicine was mentioned in a Sept. 1 Philly.com story about Job Corps, a residential education and training program for low-income youth run by the U.S. Labor Department.

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