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2015

April

A New Study Says There Needs to be More Services for Adults with Autism
Apr 30, 2015
Research from the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute’s Life Course Outcomes Research Program led by Paul Shattuck, PhD, an associate professor, and Anne Roux, a research scientist in the institute, was mentioned in a segment on WEAR-TV (ABC-Mobile, Alabama) on April 30 about the need for more services for adults on the autism spectrum.
Pine, Orange, Lavender... What Should 'Clean' Really Smell Like?
Apr 30, 2015
Michael Waring, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Engineering, was featured in an April 30 WHYY/Newsworks story about his research on the effects of scented cleaning products on indoor air quality.
They Share Infertility Struggles Online, Get More Than Financial Help
Apr 30, 2015
Pamela Geller, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted throughout a Philadelphia Daily News cover story on April 30 about millennials turning to the Internet to fund fertility treatments.
Before I Die
Apr 29, 2015
The upcoming lecture by street artist Candy Chang, hosted by the College of Arts and Sciences, was spotlighted with a photo in the Philadelphia Inquirer on April 29
Baltimore Riots Point to a Flip Side of America's Urban Renaissance
Apr 29, 2015
George Ciccariello-Maher, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Christian Science Monitor story on April 29 about riots in Baltimore.
Phila. Home-Sale Prices, Volume Stall in 1st Quarter
Apr 29, 2015
Kevin Gillen, PhD, senior research fellow in the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation, was quoted in a Philadelphia Inquirer story on April 29 about home sale prices in Philadelphia.
EATS 2015: 10 Chefs, 9 Food Trucks, 1 Night
Apr 29, 2015
Jonathan Deutsch, PhD, director of the Center of Hospitality and Sport Management, was mentioned in an April 29 Philly.com for participating in the “EATS 2015” culinary competition.
Ferguson Protesters Stand With Baltimore in Wake of Freddie Gray Death, Unrest
Apr 29, 2015
Robert Kane, PhD, professor and director of the criminology and justice studies program in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Yahoo! News article on April 29 about riots in Baltimore. He was also quoted in a Christian Science Monitor article on April 30 about Hillary Clinton distancing herself from her husband’s crime policies.
Give Me Liberty or Give Me Equality
Apr 28, 2015
David S. Cohen, JD, associate professor in the Kline School of Law, co-wrote an April 28 opinion piece for Slate.com about same-sex marriage arguments before the Supreme Court.
Dinosaurs Went Extinct in New Jersey?
Apr 28, 2015
WWOR-TV (My9NJ)’s “Chasing New Jersey” featured Kenneth Lacovara, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, and his students in a segment on April 28 about their paleontology research in Mantua Township, New Jersey.
A Novel Approach
Apr 28, 2015
Nomi Eve, director of the Storylab writing workshop in the College of Arts and Sciences, was featured in a Philadelphia Inquirer story on April 28 about her new book “Henna House” and her 100 Book Club Challenge.
A Noninvasive, Ultrasound-Based Pacemaker?
Apr 28, 2015
Research from Drexel's School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems and College of Medicine to develop a non-invasive ultrasound pacemaker was mentioned in an April 28 post on Med Device Online.
Blinded by Science
Apr 27, 2015
Drexel was mentioned in an April 27 Philadelphia Inquirer story about the Philadelphia Science Festival. The University is hosting and participating in dozens of events throughout the course of the week.
Flowers, Fur, and Turtlenecks: The Fashion Statements of Jazz
Apr 27, 2015
Alphonso McClendon, an assistant professor in the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was interviewed on WRTI 90.1-FM on April 27 about his new book on fashion and jazz.
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Apr 27, 2015
Rob D’Ovidio, PhD, an associate professor and associate dean for humanities and social science research in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed on WPVI-TV (6-abc) on April 27 about facial recognition technology.
Senate Could Override If Wolf Vetoes Bill Killing Paid Sick Leave
Apr 27, 2015
David S. Cohen, JD, an associate professor in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in a KYW Newsradio 1060-AM story on April 27 about paid sick leave.
On the House: Millennial Buyers are Few, Dependent on Realtors
Apr 27, 2015
Kevin Gillen, PhD, senior research fellow in the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation, was quoted in a Philadelphia Inquirer article on April 27 about millenials and real estate.
How Anyone Who Works At An Abortion Clinic Becomes A Target For Violence And Harassment
Apr 27, 2015
A new book co-authored by David S. Cohen, JD, an associate professor in the Kline School of Law, was reviewed on ThinkProgress.org on April 27.
Entering Adulthood with Autism and Not Much Else
Apr 27, 2015
Paul Shattuck, PhD, an associate professor in the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, was quoted in a story on NBCPhiladelphia.com on April 27 (syndicated from Newsworks.org) about challenges facing young adults on the autism spectrum.
Watch: Bizarre Caterpillar With Erupting Tentacles Filmed
Apr 27, 2015
Jason Weintraub, collection manager of entomology at the Academy of Natural Sciences, was quoted in a National Geographic article on April 27 about rare video footage of a four-tentacled caterpillar in the Peruvian Amazon.
'Before I Die’: What Will You do? Candy Chang Speaks up at Drexel
Apr 26, 2015
The upcoming lecture by street artist Candy Chang, hosted by the College of Arts and Sciences, was spotlighted in the Broad Street Review on April 26.
Can Churches and Artists Save Each Other?
Apr 24, 2015
A new study on using historic, sacred spaces as home venues for artists authored by Neville Vakharia, an assistant professor and research director of art administration in the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was featured in the University City Review on April 24.
Affordable-Housing Advocates Seek Tax on Flipped Properties
Apr 24, 2015
Kevin Gillen, PhD, senior research fellow in the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation, was quoted throughout a Philadelphia Inquirer article on April 24 about taxing developers who flip houses.
Drexel Congratulates 495 Applicants It Rejected
Apr 24, 2015
Drexel was mentioned in news stories including an April 24 Inside Higher Ed piece and several local television segments for inadvertently including 495 applicants, who had previously been denied admission to Drexel or had incomplete applications, on an email sent to already-admitted students reminding them of the May 1 reply deadline.
Autism Awareness Advocate's Journey From 'On the Brink' to on the Hill
Apr 24, 2015
Paul Shattuck, PhD, an associate professor in the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute and School of Public Health and leader of the research program area in life course outcomes, was quoted in an NBCNews.com article on April 24 about the needs of young adults on the autism spectrum and a congressional briefing on the subject, where he testified about his research.
Believer Among the Skeptics: A Canadian’s Crusade to Convert Christians to Climate Change Belief
Apr 24, 2015
Research by Robert Brulle, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was referenced in a National Post story on Christianity and climate change on April 24.
Drexel Students Are Shaving Their Heads
Apr 24, 2015
Drexel’s Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity was mentioned in an April 24 WPHL-TV (PHL-17) segment for hosting a charity event to benefit the St. Baldrick’s Foundation.
Area Schoolkids Compete in Underwater Robotics Challenge
Apr 24, 2015
Drexel was mentioned as the host of the SeaPerch underwater robotics competition in April 24 WTXF-TV (FOX-29), WPVI-TV (6-abc) and KYW-TV (CBS-3) broadcasts.
Scholarship App Company Wins Under Armour Business Competition
Apr 23, 2015
Christopher Gray, an undergraduate student in the LeBow College of Business and Close School of Entrepreneurship, was mentioned in an April 23 Baltimore Sun story regarding his scholarship app Scholly, which won a business competition chaired by Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank.
Fields of Danger
Apr 23, 2015
Arthur Frank, MD, PhD, a professor in the School of Public Health, was interviewed in a segment on KYW-TV (CBS-3) on April 23 about potential health risks associated with crumb rubber artificial turf.
How Drexel is Transforming Education for Veterans
Apr 23, 2015
Susan Aldridge, PhD, president of Drexel University Online and senior vice president of online learning at Drexel, was featured in an April 23 Philadelphia Business Journal story about how Drexel is transforming education for veterans. President John A. Fry was quoted in the story.
Penn Physicists Honored for Work That Could Take Heat out of Computing
Apr 23, 2015
Mark Hempstead, PhD, Junior Colehower Chair, assistant professor and director of the Power-Aware Computing Lab in the College of Engineering, was quoted in an April 23 Philadelphia Inquirer article about work done by Penn professors that could remove the heat out of computing.
For Breast Cancer Research, Apple Deivers Strength in Numbers Approach
Apr 23, 2015
Alison Kenner, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a story on WHYY’s “The Pulse” on April 23 about the usefulness of digital health technology used in Apple’s ResearchKit.
Drexel University Accidentally Sends Acceptance Letters to 500 Rejected Students
Apr 23, 2015
Drexel was mentioned in a circulating April 23 Associated Press story for inadvertently including 495 applicants, who had previously been denied admission to Drexel or had incomplete applications, in an email sent to already admitted students reminding them of the May 1 reply date. The story was also broadcast on WTXF-TV (FOX-29) on April 22.
Phila. Roofs are Sprouting Greenery
Apr 22, 2015
Franco Montalto, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Engineering, was mentioned in an April 22 Philadelphia Inquirer story about the growing popularity of green roofs in Philadelphia.
Pa. to Eliminate Asset Test for Food Stamps
Apr 22, 2015
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 Inquirer article on April 22 about Pennsylvania eliminating the asset test for food stamp recipients.
At Children's Hospital, ER Visits Offer Opportunity to Check on Teens' Mental Health
Apr 22, 2015
Guy Diamond, PhD, director of the Center for Family Intervention Science and the doctoral program in Couple and Family Therapy in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a WHYY-FM/Newsworks story on April 22 about a computer-based screening tool he helped develop to identify teens at risk for depression or suicide.
Looking for Money for College? Check Out This App
Apr 22, 2015
Christopher Gray, an undergraduate student in the LeBow College of Business and Close School of Entrepreneurship, was profiled in an April 22 Fortune magazine story regarding his scholarship app Scholly and his appliance on ABC’s “Shark Tank."
The Greatest Physics Theorem You've Never Heard of
Apr 22, 2015
David Goldberg, PhD, a professor and associate dean for research and graduate education in the College of Arts and Sciences, authored a cover article in New Scientist on April 22 about Noether’s theorem in physics.
5th Circ. Args May Signal Deference To Executive Action Block
Apr 21, 2015
Anil Kalhan, JD, an associate professor in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in a Law360.com blog post about immigration on April 21.
Violence, Incarceration Take Thousands of Black Men from Philly Streets
Apr 21, 2015
Donald Tibbs, JD, PhD, an associate professor in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in a WHYY/Newsworks.org story on April 21 about the incarceration rates of black men in America.
Is it Always Unhealthy to be Fat?
Apr 21, 2015
Michael Lowe, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed on WHYY’s "Radio Times" on April 21 about obesity and health.
An Illustrator's Art
Apr 21, 2015
The Broad Street Review reviewed the Ray Bartkus exhibition currently on display in the Leonard Pearlstein Gallery of the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design on April 21.
How to Build a Socially Responsible Startup From Day One
Apr 21, 2015
Damian Salas, an assistant teaching professor and director of the Entrepreneurship Living-Learning Community for the Close School of Entrepreneurship, was quoted in an April 21 Tech Republic article about building socially responsible startups.
For Blue Bell, a Drastic Move to Recall Ice Cream as Listeria Findings Rose
Apr 21, 2015
Daniel Korschun, PhD, assistant professor and fellow at the Center for Corporate Reputation Management at the LeBow College of Business, was quoted in an April 21 New York Times article about the recall of Blue Bell ice cream products after a listeria contamination.
Young Adults With Autism More Likely To Be Unemployed, Isolated
Apr 21, 2015
Paul Shattuck, PhD, an associate professor in the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute and School of Public Health, was quoted in an NPR story, and Anne Roux, research scientist in the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, was quoted in a HealthDay Newsstory, that were syndicated to numerous national outlets online on April 21. The stories focused on a new report about outcomes for young adults on the autism spectrum released by the Life Course Outcomes Research Program led by Shattuck. The study was also mentioned on several local TV affiliates, including KARE-11 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Drexel's Culinary Program
Apr 21, 2015
Jonathan Deutsch, PhD, director of the Center of Hospitality and Sport Management, and Ally Zeitz, an undergraduate student who manages the Drexel Food Lab, were interviewed on Off the Press with Scott Cronick on WOND 1400 on April 21 about Drexel's culinary program.
Des Chercheurs Créent un Algorithme Pour Analyser Les Réseaux Cybercriminels
Apr 21, 2015
Research from Drexel’s Privacy, Security and Automation Lab in the College of Computing & Informatics, about how cybercriminals organize online, was featured in an April 21 post on Diplomatie Digitale, a French blog focused on privacy and cybersecurity.
DreamIt Demo Day Works to Match Developers, Money
Apr 21, 2015
Pramod Abichandani, PhD, an assistant teaching professor in the College of Engineering, was quoted in an April 21 Philadelphia Inquirer story about DreamIt Demo Day. Abichandani presented his project, called LocoRobo, which is a low-cost, open-source robotics platform to help K-12 students learn to code.
What Good Is 'Raising Awareness?'
Apr 21, 2015
Jonathan Purtle, DrPH, an assistant professor in the School of Public Health, was quoted in The Atlantic and The Huffington Poston April 21 about a commentary he co-authored for the American Journal of Public Health about the impact of awareness days for health issues.
Study: Adults with Autism Often Have Little Opportunity
Apr 21, 2015
A story in USA Today on April 21 featured a new research report issued by the Life Course Outcomes Research Program in the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute about challenges facing youth on the autism spectrum during the transition to adulthood. Paul Shattuck, PhD, an associate professor in the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute and School of Public Health and leader of the research program, and Anne Roux, research scientist in the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute and lead author of the report, were quoted.
Fashion and Jazz
Apr 20, 2015
Alphonso McClendon, an assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed on WURD 900-AM on April 20 about his new book on fashion and jazz.
On the Boards
Apr 20, 2015
George W. Gephart Jr., president and CEO of the Academy of Natural Sciences, was mentioned in an April 20 Philadelphia Inquirer “On the Boards” feature for joining the board of the Wistar Institute, a local nonprofit biomedical-research institute.
Your Guide to Safe(r) Sexting
Apr 20, 2015
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 PC Magazine article on April 20.
Lighting Indoor Spaces in Senior Environments
Apr 20, 2015
Donald McEachron, PhD, a teaching professor and coordinator of academic assessment and quality improvement in the School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems, and Eugenia Ellis, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Engineering and Westphal College, were quoted in an April 20 Environments For Aging post about improving lighting in senior living environments.
Your Guide to Safe(r) Sexting
Apr 20, 2015
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 PC Magazine article on April 20.
The VA investigation: Can the Agency Provide our Veterans With a Great Customer Experience?
Apr 20, 2015
Stan Silverman, vice-chairman of Drexel’s Board of Trustees, authored an April 20 Philadelphia Business Journal guest commentary column about what the Philadelphia office of Veterans Affairs can do to provide a greater customer experience for veterans.
Lenfest Honored as Business Leader of the Year
Apr 20, 2015
H.F. “Gerry” Lenfest, owner and publisher of the Philadelphia Inquirer, Daily News and Philly.com, was honored as the LeBow College of Business 61st Business Leader of the Year at a luncheon. The story was covered in an April 20 article on Philly.com and in April 20 segments on WPVI-TV (6-abc) and KYW-TV (CBS-3).
Next for the Gallery: 'Not Just Another Mall'
Apr 19, 2015
Harris Steinberg, executive director of the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation, was quoted in a Philadelphia Inquirer article on April 19 about renovation plans for the Gallery Mall.
How Philadelphia’s Fuzzy Racial Math Could Tip the Mayoral ElectionjjKCvbLQuf7.99
Apr 19, 2015
Kevin Gillen, PhD, a senior research fellow in the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation, was mentioned in a PhillyMag.com post on April 19 about race in the mayoral race.
Drexel Hosts Art Exhibit Showcasing Previous Homeless Men And Women
Apr 19, 2015
An exhibit of artwork by formerly homeless individuals, hosted by Project HOME and the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was featured on KYW Newsradio (1060-AM) on April 19. The story also ran online.
Drexel Law School to Host Town Hall for W. Phila. Residents
Apr 19, 2015
An open house for the Community Lawyering Clinic run by the Kline School of Law at the Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships was featured in the Philadelphia Tribune on April 19. Rachel Lopez, JD, assistant professor in the Kline School of Law and director of the clinic, was quoted.
How Much Will my Health Care Really Cost? Now, You Can Find Out
Apr 18, 2015
Robert Field, JD, PhD, a professor in the Kline School of Law and School of Public Health, was interviewed on WURD 900-AM’s “Information is the Best Medicine” on April 18. He also wrote a blog post for Philly.com that ran in the Philadelphia Inquirer on April 19.
Adults with Autism Find few Services After School Ends
Apr 18, 2015
Paul Shattuck, PhD, an associate professor in the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute and School of Public Health and leader of the research program area in Life Course Outcomes, was quoted in a front-page Baltimore Sun article on April 18 about the difficulties facing young adults on the autism spectrum, including those with both mental illness and autism.
Keeping the Peace in Philadelphia's Neighborhoods
Apr 18, 2015
Drexel was mentioned in an April 18 WCAU-TV (NBC-10) segment for hosting a panel discussion on keeping the peace in Philadelphia’s neighborhoods.
N.H. GOP Summit’s Efficiency has its Appeal for Voters
Apr 18, 2015
Anthony Christopher, an undergraduate student in the College of Arts and Sciences, was mentioned in an April 18 Boston Globe article for running the site SoCawlege.com.
Are You Paying A Marriage Penalty Or Enjoying A Marriage Bonus?
Apr 17, 2015
Amelia Hoover Green, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in an April 17 post on BillFold.com about a misleading graphic put together by The New York Times to explain the “marriage penalty” in the tax code.
Drexel’s Fry Epitomizes Leadership
Apr 17, 2015
Drexel President John A. Fry was featured in a Philadelphia Business Journal story on April 17 about his success as a leader.
Teaching Shakespeare Straight Up
Apr 17, 2015
Paula Marantz Cohen, PhD, distinguished professor of English in the College of Arts and Sciences and dean of the Pennoni Honors College, wrote an opinion piece about her approach to teaching Shakespeare for the Wall Street Journal on April 17.
Philly Roots Helping Brands Grow All Over
Apr 17, 2015
Daniel Korschun, PhD, assistant professor and fellow at the Center for Corporate Reputation Management at the LeBow College of Business, was quoted in an April 17 Philadelphia Business Journal article about the Philadelphia brand.
Get Cow and the Curd Curds at Kraftwork
Apr 17, 2015
The Drexel Food Lab in the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management was mentioned on PhillyMag.com’s “Foobooz” blog on April 17 for its work with Cow and the Curd food truck.
Table Talk: Vesper Redux
Apr 16, 2015
The Close School of Entrepreneurship was mentioned in an April 16 Philadelphia Inquirer article for its collaboration with the student-run Saxbys recently opened on campus.
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Apr 16, 2015
Drexel was mentioned in an April 15 WHYY-FM/Newsworks.org story about anti-smoking programs in Pennsylvania.
Health Issue Awareness Days
Apr 16, 2015
“Before I Die…” Artist Candy Chang to Speak at Drexel
Apr 16, 2015
The upcoming Distinguished Lecture Series event with artist Candy Chang, hosted by the College of Arts and Sciences, was featured in the University City Review on April 16.
Barnes and de Mazia Foundations to Merge
Apr 16, 2015
Danielle Rice, PhD, director of the museum leadership program in the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was quoted in a Philadelphia Inquirer article on April 16 about the Barnes Foundation merging with the de Mazia Foundation.
Drexel, Penn put up 40G to Send Central Robotics Team to Tourney
Apr 16, 2015
Drexel was mentioned in an April 16 Philadelphia Daily News article for pledging $20,000 to support Central High School’s robotics team after being approached by Mayor Nutter to help the magnet school’s team raise money to compete in a national competition.
Local Vinyl Shops to Celebrate Record Store Day
Apr 15, 2015
MAD Dragon Records, Drexel's student-run record label, was mentioned in an April 15 post on PhillyVoice about Record Store Day and a limited-edition Icebirds album released by MAD Dragon in honor of the day.
Conference for People with Cancer Promises Community
Apr 15, 2015
Ann Knettler-Smith, director of the Office of Disability Resources, was mentioned in an April 15 WHYY-FM/Newsworks.org story for her involvement in the upcoming Cancervention Conference.
Drexel Wants to Teach You About Restaurant Law
Apr 15, 2015
An upcoming “Taste of Law” event hosted by the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management was spotlighted on PhillyMag.com’s “Foobooz” blog on April 15.
What’s Keeping Teens Out of Work
Apr 15, 2015
A report on teen employment by the Center for Labor Markets and Policy was cited in a Wall Street Journal blog post on April 15.
Tech Week Makes an Entertaining Entry
Apr 15, 2015
Youngmoo Kim, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Engineering and director of the ExCITe Center, was mentioned in an April 15 Philadelphia Daily News story about the Center’s participation in Philly Tech Week.
Dances with Dinosaurs: Jurassic Park Marathon and Dance Party at the Academy of Natural Sciences
Apr 15, 2015
Jason Poole, dinosaur hall coordinator at the Academy of Natural Sciences, was quoted in an April 15 Technically Philly article about the Academy’s upcoming Jurassic Park marathon and dance party.
New Study Reveals Support For Same-Sex Marriage Is Rising In All 50 States
Apr 14, 2015
Drexel was mentioned in an April 14 Huffington Post article for releasing a report with the Williams Institute at the UCLA School of Law revealing that public support for same-sex marriage is rising in all 50 states. The story was picked up by a number of other outlets.
Report: Philly top market for gender diversity in tech sector
Apr 14, 2015
Drexel was mentioned in an April 14 Philadelphia Business Journal article for contributing to Philadelphia’s ranking as one of the top markets for gender diversity in the technology industry.
Sex, lies, and CEOs: The hefty price of executive indiscretions
Apr 14, 2015
Ralph Walkling, PhD, Christopher and Mary Stratakis professor and executive director of the Center of Corporate Governance in the LeBow College of Business, was mentioned in an April 14 Fortune article about a study he was involved with analyzing the impact of CEOs’ behavior on a company’s performance.
Senate Passes Historic SGR Repeal Bill By Vote of 92-8
Apr 14, 2015
Robert Field, JD, PhD, a professor in the Kline School of Law and School of Public Health, was quoted in a Medpage Today story on April 14 about the Senate's passage of an important Medicare reform bill.
The Fan, The Fabric and the Footwork of a Flamenco Call: My Poetic Response
Apr 14, 2015
A review of the Pasion y Arte performance in the Leonard Pearlstein Gallery of the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design ran in The Dance Journal on April 14.
Community Lawyering Clinic - Dinner and Open House
Apr 14, 2015
An open house hosted by the Kline School of Law regarding its Community Lawyering Clinic was spotlighted in University City Review on April 14.
Philly's Path to Becoming an Energy Hub
Apr 14, 2015
Drexel was mentioned in an April 14 Philadelphia Inquirer article about Philly’s potential future as an energy hub.
How Boiling Water Just Got Faster, And Why It’s Really Important
Apr 10, 2015
Drexel Sets Up iPad Lending Machines at Mantua Community Center
Apr 10, 2015
Drexel Hosts Spring Career Fair
Apr 9, 2015
Health: Project Home’s Art Program Empowers Homeless People By Helping Them Overcome Obstacles
Apr 9, 2015
Drexel Sets Up iPad Lending Machines at Mantua Community Center
Apr 9, 2015
Drexel’s Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships at 35th and Spring Garden has 12 iPads for loan to anyone with a Free Library card or Drexel ID.
One Man’s Bowie Obsession Leads him to Philadelphia, Where The Thin White Duke Came to Find his Soul
Apr 8, 2015
Drexel was mentioned for hosting the tapes from David Bowie’s “Young Americans” recording sessions at Sigma Sound Studios in an April 8 Philadelphia City Paper article about a Bowie biographer who visited Drexel’s campus to listen to the tapes.
Weekly Entertainment Guide - Mural Arts Tours, Cézanne Uncovered & Cinedelphia
Apr 8, 2015
The upcoming Pasion y Arte performance in the Leonard Pearlstein Gallery’s new Ray Bartkus exhibition, hosted by the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was spotlighted on WHYY/Newsworks.org’s “Arts Calendar” on April 8
In the Galleries: Art picks for April
Apr 8, 2015
The “Artists for All Seasons” exhibition hosted by Project HOME and the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design was spotlighted on Philly.com on April 8.
Local Brands May Need to Compromise “Philly” Identity for Expansion, Says Expert
Apr 8, 2015
Daniel Korschun, PhD, an assistant professor and fellow at the Center for Corporate Reputation Management and the Center for Corporate Governance in the LeBow College of Business, was quoted in an April 8 Philadelphia Business Journal article about local brands keeping their “Philly” identity while expanding.
Center City Household Income Now in the Six Figures
Apr 8, 2015
Kevin Gillen, PhD, senior research fellow in the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation, was quoted in a Philadelphia Inquirer article on April 8 about Center City incomes.
Newsworks Tonight, April 8, 2015
Apr 8, 2015
George Ciccariello-Maher, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed on WHYY/Newsworks.org about Philadelphia's “stop-and-frisk” policy on April 8.
Physician Burnout, Suicide: The Postmodern Doctor’s Dilemma
Apr 8, 2015
Arnold R. Eiser, MD, a professor in the College of Medicine, authored an April 8 Philly.com article about physician burnout.
More Often, Calorie Counts are on the Menu
Apr 8, 2015
Amy Auchincloss, PhD, an associate professor in the School of Public Health, was quoted in an Orlando Sentinel article on April 8 about restaurants posting calorie counts on their menus. The article was also picked up by Bloomberg Business.
Flamenco Finding Itself in the Gallery
Apr 7, 2015
The upcoming performance by Pasion y Arte in the Leonard Pearlstein Gallery’s Ray Bartkus exhibition, hosted by the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was featured in the Philadelphia Inquirer on April 7.
Brontosaurus Is Back: New Study Says the Dino Is Real After All
Apr 7, 2015
Jason Poole, fossil preparation lab manager at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, was quoted in a Popular Mechanics article on April 7 about new research claiming that the defunct dinosaur name Brontosaurus should be reinstated.
Drexel Students 'Cooking For Cancer'
Apr 7, 2015
WCAU-TV (NBC-10) featured the Drexel Food Lab in the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management on April 7. Jonathan Deutsch, PhD, director of the Center, and Ally Zeitz, an undergraduate student who manages the lab, were interviewed.
Will Philly Police Pass the Protest Test?
Apr 7, 2015
George Ciccariello-Maher, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Philadelphia Daily News article on April 7 about protesting in Philadelphia.
Project HOME, Drexel to Exhibit Artwork by Formerly Homeless Philadelphians
Apr 7, 2015
An exhibition of artwork by formerly homeless Philadelphians, hosted by Project HOME and the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was featured on PhillyVoice.com and University City Review on April 7.
On the Boards
Apr 6, 2015
Julie Hawkins, assistant professor and director at the Drexel University Arts Administration Program in the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was mentioned in an April 6 Philadelphia Inquirer “On the Boards” section for being elected to the board of the Stockton Rush Bartol Foundation, a nonprofit that supports local arts and cultural organizations
Preventing UCL Injuries This Baseball Season
Apr 6, 2015
Thomas Trojian, MD, a professor in the College of Medicine and chief of the Division of Sports Medicine, authored an April 6 post for Philly.com's "Sports Doc" blog about preventing UCL injuries.
Drexel Student, 17, Hopes to Engineer Some Online Tuition Help
Apr 6, 2015
Zakiya James, an undergraduate student in the College of Engineering, was profiled in an April 6 Philadelphia Daily News article about her crowdfunding attempts to pay tuition.
Check Before You Hit Send
Apr 6, 2015
The Kline School of Law was mentioned in an April 6 Inside Higher Ed post for an incident where a law professor accidentally sent her class a link to a pornography site.
13 Years of a College Presidency
Apr 6, 2015
President John A. Fry was quoted in commentary posted on April 6 to the Chronicle of Higher Education’s website about what it’s like to be a college president.
Philly Parklets Aim to Blur Line Between Street and Sidewalk
Apr 6, 2015
Harris Steinberg, executive director of the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation and a distinguished teaching professor in the Wespthal College of Media Arts & Design, was quoted in a PhillyVoice.com article on March 27 about parklets.
How Do You Make a Living, Paleoartist?
Apr 6, 2015
Kenneth Lacovara, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was mentioned in a Pacific Standard article on April 6 about the career of paleo-artist Jennifer Hall, for commissioning Hall to create the illustration of the dinosaur Dreadnoughtus.
ApprenNet Just Hired a New CEO. Here’s Why That’s a Big Deal
Apr 6, 2015
Karl Okamoto, JD, a professor and director of the business and entrepreneurship law program in the Kline School of Law, was featured on Technically Philly on April 6 for hiring a CEO for his start-up, Apprenet.
Drexel University Hires Therapy Dog
Apr 5, 2015
Kathryn Formica, coordinator of student fitness and wellness at the Drexel Recreation Center, was quoted in an April 5 KYW-TV (CBS-3) story about Jersey, Drexel’s on-campus therapy dog. The segment circulated on CW Philly, Yahoo! News and MSN.com.
How the Founders of Philly Tech Week Built a New-Media Empire
Apr 5, 2015
Paul Diefenbach, PhD, an associate professor in the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was quoted in an April 5 Philadelphia magazine story about the founders of Philly Tech Week and Technically Philly.
Religious Freedom Bills Upend the GOP
Apr 4, 2015
David S. Cohen, JD, an associate professor in the Kline School of Law, appeared on MSNBC’s “Melissa Harris-Perry Show” on April 4 to discuss Indiana’s controversial new religious freedom reformation act among other topics.
Is Greg Sankey the Most Powerful Man in College Sports?
Apr 4, 2015
Ellen Staurowsky, EdD, a professor in the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management, was quoted in a Chronicle of Higher Education article on April 4 about the SEC’s new commissioner Greg Sankey. She also wrote an opinion piece for Sports Business Daily on April 6 about paying college athletes.
Drexel Announces iPad Vending Machine
Apr 3, 2015
Drexel Libraries Dean Danuta A. Nitecki was quoted in an April 3 Philadelphia magazine post about the new iPad vending machine at the Dana and David Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships. The story was also written about by Cult of Mac and picked up by numerous blogs.
Religious-Freedom Debate Finds its Way to Pa.
Apr 3, 2015
David S. Cohen, JD, an associate professor in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in a Philadelphia Inquirer article on April 3 about the debate over religious freedom laws. He also co-wrote two opinionpieces for Slate.com on this topic. He was interviewed on 95-bFM (New Zealand) on April 3.
#HelloIndego: Philadelphians Test out Bikes at Demo in Center City
Apr 3, 2015
Stephen Weber, an undergraduate student in the College of Computing & Informatics, was featured in an April 3 Philadelphia Inquirer photo that accompanied a story about Indego, Philadelphia’s city-run bike-sharing program.
Drexel Announces iPad Vending Machine
Apr 3, 2015
Drexel Libraries Dean Danuta A. Nitecki, says that the self-service technology enriches the way students access information as well as provides tools to “help our neighbors gain access to self-help training and practice discovery of information sources.”
AGEM Scholarship Award 2015 Drexel University Gaming Student
Apr 2, 2015
Casino Life Magazine posted a blog post on April 2 about the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management’s new AGEM Scholarship recipient.
Could Better Health be just a Hug Away?
Apr 2, 2015
Susanna Evans, MD, assistant professor in the College of Medicine, was quoted in WHYY’s ‘The Pulse’ radio story about how the state of one’s personal relationships can affect their health and why doctors should consider asking patients if they have friends and/or family in their lives on April 2.
April 2 Rosenberg FOX
Apr 2, 2015
Hunger in Philadelphia
Apr 2, 2015
Tianna Gaines-Turner, a participant in the Witnesses to Hunger program in the School of Public Health, was interviewed on WHYY’s “Radio Times” on April 2 about issues affecting the Philadelphia mayoral race.
Why Bike Lanes and Soda Bans Actually Work
Apr 2, 2015
Stephanie Mayne, a doctoral student in the School of Public Health, and Amy Auchincloss, PhD, an associate professor in the School of Public Health, were quoted in a Men’s Journal article on April 2 about their research on which policy and built environment interventions may affect obesity.
Would you Like Some Regulations With That Order?
Apr 2, 2015
Paul Harrington, PhD, a professor in the School of Education and director of the Center for Labor Markets and Policy, was mentioned in a Las Vegas Review Journal article on April 2 for his study on teen employment.
Biz Honors for DN Publisher
Apr 2, 2015
Frank Linnehan, PhD, dean of the LeBow College of Business, was quoted in an April 2 Philadelphia Daily News article for naming publisher H.F. “Gerry” Lenfest as the Business Leader of the Year.
Drexel University Hosts Therapy Dog On Campus
Apr 2, 2015
Kathryn Formica, coordinator of student fitness and wellness at the Drexel Recreation Center, was featured in an April 2 KYW-TV (CBS-3) segment about Jersey, Drexel’s on-campus therapy dog.
Drexel Students Finish Long-Unheard Tapes From Historic Sigma Sound Studio
Apr 2, 2015
Toby Seay, an associate professor in the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, and undergraduate music industry students Brendan Monahan and Liz Rosenberg were quoted in an April 2 Philadelphia Inquirer story about the college’s music industry program partnering with Reservoir Media to produce unfinished songs originally recorded on the Philly Groove Records label in the 1970s. Music industry students Ian Lavely and Nick Myers were pictured with the story and Drexel’s student-run record label, MAD Dragon Records, was also mentioned as a partner in the project.
At Drexel, a Therapy Dog has a Devoted Student Following
Apr 1, 2015
Kathryn Formica, coordinator of student fitness and wellness at the Drexel Recreation Center, was quoted in an April 1 Philadelphia Inquirer story about Jersey, Drexel’s on-campus therapy dog.

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