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2015

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The 10 Most Underrated Law Schools
Jun 30, 2015
The Kline School of Law was ranked second in a June 30 Bloomberg Business list of the most underrated law schools in the country. The story circulated to Yahoo! and Philly Voice, among other outlets.
Smithsonian Revamps Disclosure Rules After Willie Soon Controversy
Jun 29, 2015
Robert Brulle, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a June 29 Inside Climate News post about the Smithsonian Institution’s new rules to prevent conflicts of interest.
That Tasty Starter May Ruin Your Main Dish, Research Shows
Jun 29, 2015
Research by Jacob Lahne, PhD, an assistant professor in the Center for Hospitality & Sport Management, was featured in June 28 stories in international outlets, including Slate France, the Irish Independent, Yahoo! Australia, New Zealand Herald, Daily Telegraph (Australia), L’Espresso (Italy), Focus (Italian science magazine), El Confidencial (Spain) and Press Association (UK).
Chris Christie's Career Runs Through Atlantic City
Jun 29, 2015
Robert Ambrose, an instructor in the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management, was quoted in a June 29 Press of Atlantic City story about New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie announcing his campaign for president.
Save Patient Safety Agency Before it’s too Late
Jun 28, 2015
Drexel was mentioned in a June 28 Philadelphia Inquirer “The Public’s Health” column as one of several Pennsylvania institutions that received research funding from the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Congress attempted to cut funding for the agency last week.
Big 10 Apparel Deals Quirky in Nature
Jun 28, 2015
Joel Maxcy, PhD, an associate professor in the Center for Hospitality & Sport Management, was quoted in a June 28 Toledo Blade story about the Big 10 conference’s apparel deals.
Christie's Presidential Campaign
Jun 28, 2015
William Rosenberg, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a June 28 KYW-TV (CBS-3) story about the possibility of Governor Chris Christie announcing his presidential candidacy this week.
Letters June 28
Jun 28, 2015
Lynn H. Yeakel, founder and chair of Vision 2020 in the College of Medicine, authored a June 28 Philadelphia Inquirer letter to the editor about the decision to put a woman on the $10 bill.
Q&A: Drexel Prof Behind Special Effects for 'Jurassic Park,' 'Terminator 2'
Jun 28, 2015
John Berton, an assistant professor in Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was the subject of a June 28 Philadelphia Inquirer feature about his work on the visual effects for the original "Jurassic Park" and "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" movies. Both franchises have sequels in theaters this summer.
University of Akron Football Attendance Lowest in Nation
Jun 28, 2015
Joel Maxcy, PhD, associate professor in the Center for Hospitality & Sport Management, was quoted in a June 28 Akron Beacon Journal article about the University of Akron’s low attendance for football.
One Year After Walkout, Market Basket is Thriving
Jun 27, 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 a June 27 Boston Globe story about the aftermath of the Market Basket scandal.
Organizations Gear up for National HIV Testing Day
Jun 26, 2015
Drexel University College of Medicine was mentioned in a June 26 Philadelphia Tribune news brief as a partner with Walgreens, AccessMatters and The Philadelphia AIDS Consortium to offer HIV testing at several Philadelphia Walgreens locations on National HIV Testing Day.
Inquirer Conference to Cover Start-ups
Jun 26, 2015
Drexel was mentioned in a June 26 Philly.com story about ThePhiladelphia Inquirer’s Start-Up City conference.
The Psychological Case Against Tasty, Tasty Appetizers
Jun 26, 2015
Research by Jacob Lahne, PhD, an assistant professor in the Center for Hospitality & Sport Management, was featured in June 26 stories in New York Magazine’s “Science of Us” column, Vice, Food & Wineand Eater, in addition to several other publicaitons. Richard Pepino, executive chef in the Academic Bistro, was also mentioned.
Watered-Down Gen Ed for Engineers?
Jun 26, 2015
Charles N. Haas, PhD, L. D. Betz Professor of Environmental Engineering and chair of civil, architectural and environmental engineering in the College of Engineering, was quoted in a June 26 Inside Higher Ed story on general education requirements for engineering students.
13 Clothing Items That Are Secretly Ruining Your Health
Jun 26, 2015
Owen Montgomery, MD, chairman of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology in the College of Medicine, was quoted in a June 25 Cosmopolitan post about 13 clothing items that are secretly ruining a woman’s health.
The Supreme Court ACA Ruling: What’s the Prognosis?
Jun 26, 2015
Robert Field, JD, PhD, a professor in the School of Public Health and Kline School of Law, was interviewed on Knowledge@Wharton on Siris XM radio on June 26 about the impact of the King v. Burwell Supreme Court ruling on Obamacare subsidies.
Study: The Better the Appetizer, the 'Worse' the Entree
Jun 25, 2015
Research by Jacob Lahne, PhD, an assistant professor in the Center for Hospitality & Sport Management, was featured in a June 25 Philly.com post. Richard Pepino, executive chef in the Academic Bistro, was also mentioned.
Obamacare Lives Again
Jun 25, 2015
Robert Field, JD, PhD, a professor in the Kline School of Law and School of Public Health, authored a June 25 Philly.com story about the recent Obamacare ruling.
Why the Class of 2015 has a Big Advantage
Jun 25, 2015
Neeta Fogg, a research professor in the Center for Labor Markets and Policy, was quoted in a June 25 Marketplace story about advantages for the class of 2015.
Watch These Micro-Robots Burrow Through The Body And Deliver Life-Saving Drugs
Jun 25, 2015
MinJun Kim, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Engineering, was quoted in a June 25 Fast Company post about his international, collaborative research efforts to develop an intravenous surgical tool, using his microswimmer robots, for operating on blocked arteries.
Want to Enjoy a Meal Out? DON'T Order a Starter: Tasty Appetisers Make Main Courses Taste Mediocre
Jun 25, 2015
Research by Jacob Lahne, PhD, an assistant professor in the Center for Hospitality & Sport Management, was featured in a June 25 Daily Mail (UK) story. Richard Pepino, executive chef in the Academic Bistro, was also mentioned.
Drexel University Implements New Mental Health Kiosk
Jun 25, 2015
An article in USA Today College on June 25 featured the new MindKare kiosk for mental health screening in Drexel’s recreation center. Paul Furtaw, PsyD, associate director of counseling services, was quoted.
Corkscrew Nanobots Drill Though Blocked Arteries
Jun 24, 2015
MinJun Kim, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Engineering, was quoted in a June 24 Discovery News post about his participation in an international research collaboration to develop new microrobotic technology for intravenous surgery on blocked arteries.
Hillel Rabbi Proud Drexel Honored Anti-Israel, Anti-America Noam Chomsky
Jun 24, 2015
Isabel de Konick, executive director of Drexel Hillel and campus rabbi, was mentioned in a June 24 Jewish Press story about Drexel’s bestowal of an honorary degree to Noam Chomsky. The story was also covered in the Jewish Exponent.
Water Intoxication: The Surprising Dangers of Overhydration
Jun 24, 2015
Thomas Trojian, MD, of Drexel Sports Medicine, was quoted in a SafeBee.com article about the dangers of overhydration.
June 8 Daeschler PL
Jun 23, 2015
What it's Like to be $16,000-A-Year Addicted to Boutique Fitness
Jun 23, 2015
Krista L. Rompolski, PhD, an assistant clinical professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a June 23 Elle article about the popularity of boutique fitness. The story was also published in Harper’s Bazaar.
'Autism for African-American Families' Focuses on Amplifying Awareness
Jun 23, 2015
The A.J. Drexel Autism Institute was highlighted in stories on WHYY-FM/Newsworks and in the Philadelphia Tribune on June 23, about new video produced by a social worker in partnership with students from the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, about autism in African-American families.
Google Updates Policies To Help Victims of 'Revenge Porn'
Jun 23, 2015
Andrea Forte, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Computing & Informatics, was quoted in a June 23 KYW-Newsradio (1060-AM) story about Google's new privacy policies.
Car Break-ins
Jun 22, 2015
Kevin Montgomery, director of college operations in the LeBow College of Business, was featured in a June 22 WCAU-TV (NBC-10) segment for bringing awareness to a series of car break-ins in South Philadelphia.
Philadelphia in Midst of Hotel-Building Frenzy
Jun 21, 2015
The Study, a hotel being constructed on Drexel’s campus, was mentioned in a June 21 Philadelphia Inquirer story about the hotel-building frenzy in Philadelphia.
The Real Monster Behind the 'Jurassic World' Beast
Jun 21, 2015
An article in The Philadelphia Inquirer on June 21 focusing on the real science behind the film “Jurassic World” quoted Kenneth Lacovara, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, Jason Poole, dinosaur hall coordinator at the Academy of Natural Sciences, and Ned Gilmore, collections manager at the Academy. Lacovara was also interviewed on “Science Friday” on public radio affiliates nationwide on June 19 in a segment about scientists’ reactions to the film.
Medical Mystery: Child Abuse or Simple Rash?
Jun 21, 2015
Daniel R. Taylor, DO, an associate professor in the College of Medicine, authored a June 21 Philadelphia Inquirer story about a recent medical mystery he encountered.
Urban Land Institute Honors Five Amazing Philly Projects with Willard G. Rouse Awards
Jun 19, 2015
Drexel’s Chestnut Square was mentioned in a June 19 Philadelphia magazine story as one of the recipients of the Urban Land Institute’s Willard G. “Bill” Rouse III Awards for Excellence.
Penn Sets the Pace for Free Course Offerings
Jun 19, 2015
Drexel was mentioned in a June 19 Philadelphia Business Journal article about local MOOC offerings.
Meet the Local Hospital Worker Who Posts Autopsy Photos on Instagram
Jun 19, 2015
Nicole Angemi, an adjunct faculty member in the College of Medicine, was featured in a June 19 Philadelphia magazine post about her popular Instagram account from her job as a pathologist’s assistant.
This Model Says She Lost Her Leg from Using Tampons
Jun 19, 2015
Owen Montgomery, MD, chairman of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology in the College of Medicine, was quoted in a June 19 Cosmopolitan post about a model who says she lost her leg to Toxic Shock Syndrome.
A Concert App for Engaging, Building Audiences
Jun 19, 2015
LiveNote, a mobile app developed by Youngmoo Kim, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Engineering and director of the ExCITe Center, was mentioned in a June 19 Baltimore Sun story about a similar app created by professors at the University of Maryland - Baltimore County.
At Interfaith Service, Hundreds Grieve for Charleston Victims
Jun 18, 2015
Yaba Blay, PhD, an assistant teaching professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed in a June 18 Philadelphia Inquirer story about the shootings in a Charleston African Methodist Episcopal church.
Eureka! The Science Behind Moments of Sudden Insight
Jun 18, 2015
John Kounios, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was featured in a WHYY-FM/Newsworks.org post on June 18 about the neuroscience of creative insight.
The 10 Diseases N.J. Residents are Most Likely to Catch
Jun 18, 2015
Margaret Fisher, MD, an affiliate faculty member in the College of Medicine, was quoted in a June 18 NJ.com article about the 10 most communicable diseases in New Jersey.
How I Came To Jesus On Global Warming
Jun 18, 2015
Research by Robert Brulle, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was referenced in a June 18 Buzzfeed post about the pope telling his followers to accept the reality of global warming.
Mind Meld: Social Wasps Share Brainpower
Jun 18, 2015
A LiveScience article featuring research led by Sean O’Donnell, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, on social behavior and intelligence in wasps, ran in Yahoo!News on June 18.
Headlines: Big Plan to Cap the Railyards at 30th Street Station Needs You
Jun 17, 2015
Drexel was mentioned in a June 17 Philadelphia magazine blog post for participating in the Philadelphia 30th Street Station District Plan. The story was also covered by PlanPhilly on June 15.
'The Weird, Strange Narrative of Rachel Dolezal'
Jun 17, 2015
Donald Tibbs, JD, PhD, an associate professor in the Kline School of Law, was interviewed in a June 17 WHYY-FM “The Remix” segment about the narrative of the Rachel Dolezal story.
Passing as Black
Jun 17, 2015
Yaba Blay, PhD, an assistant teaching professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed in a June 17 WHYY-FM “Radio Times” segment about NAACP leader Rachel Dolezal, who manufactured her African-American identity.
Study: Parents' Ages Linked to Autism Risk
Jun 17, 2015
Brian Lee, PhD, an associate professor in the School of Public Health, was quoted in a U.S. News & World Report article on June 17 about the influence of parents’ ages on a child’s autism risk.
Five Years Later, West Philly Program Still Training Local Residents for Local Jobs
Jun 16, 2015
Drexel was mentioned in a June 16 Philly Voice post about job opportunities in West Philadelphia through the University City District’s West Philadelphia Skills Initiative.
Reading Viaduct Getting Pop-up Beer Garden in 2016 as Part of $9.6 Million in Pew Arts Grants
Jun 16, 2015
The 2016 residency of internationally acclaimed choreographer Boris Charmatz was noted in a Philly Voice story on June 16 about projects selected to be funded by Pew Center for Arts & Heritage grants. The grant was awarded to the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design.
See the Winners of Drexel’s Entrepreneurial Game Studio Pitch Competition
Jun 16, 2015
Charles Sacco, entrepreneur in residence and director of external relations for the Close School of Entrepreneurship as well as director of the Baiada Institute, was quoted in a June 16 Technically Philly post about the Entrepreneurial Game Studio’s pitch competition. Undergraduate students Zach Howell and Tom Sharpe were also quoted and Frank Lee, PhD, an associate professor in Westphal College and director of the EGS, was mentioned.
Eliminating Trans Fats Could Cost Companies $200,000 per Product
Jun 16, 2015
Rosemary Trout, an instructor in the Center for Hospitality & Sport Management, was quoted in a June 16 USA Today article about the elimination of trans fats.
Reasonable Doubts About the Jury System
Jun 16, 2015
Adam Benforado, JD, an associate professor of law in the Kline School of Law, authored an opinion piece about his new book “Unfair: The New Science of Criminal Injustice” that appeared in the Atlantic and the American Scholar on June 16. He was also interviewed for an article published by Word and Film on June 16.
'Jurassic World' Has Awesome Dinos, Iffy Science
Jun 16, 2015
Kenneth Lacovara, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a LiveScience article on June 16 about the scientific accuracy of the film “Jurassic World.”
Jefferson, IBC to Collaborate on Health-Care Innovation Effort
Jun 15, 2015
Drexel was mentioned in a June 15 Philadelphia Inquirer story about the new collaboration between Independence Blue Cross and Thomas Jefferson University and Hospitals.
Rachel Dolezal
Jun 15, 2015
How Teens can Land Summer Jobs
Jun 15, 2015
Paul Harrington, PhD, a professor in the School of Education and director of the Center for Labor Markets and Policy, was quoted in a June 15 WHYY-FM segment about a new study on teen employment.
Advice to Graduates: Embrace Change, Never Compromise Your Integrity
Jun 15, 2015
Stan Silverman, vice-chairman of Drexel’s Board of Trustees, authored a June 15 Philadelphia Business Journal guest commentary column about his commencement speeches to Drexel’s doctoral students and the College of Medicine.
Sign of the Apocalypse? Flies Invade Lancaster County
Jun 15, 2015
Jon Gelhaus, PhD, curator of entomology at the Academy of Natural Sciences and a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a PhillyMag article on June 15 about mayflies swarming in Lancaster County.
Drexel's Commencement
Jun 13, 2015
Drexel was mentioned in a June 13 KYW-TV (CBS-3) segment for celebrating its 128th commencement.
New Science Shows Dinosaurs had Feathers
Jun 13, 2015
Kenneth Lacovara, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was a guest on “The Melissa Harris-Perry Show” on MSNBC on June 13 discussing the film “Jurassic World” and what researchers have learned about dinosaurs in the last several decades.
Flawed Humans, Flawed Justice
Jun 13, 2015
Adam Benforado, JD, an associate professor of law in the Kline School of Law, authored a June 13 op-ed in the New York Times about the flaws of America’s criminal justice system. He was also interviewed in a June 13 NPR segment about his new book, “Unfair: The New Science of Criminal Injustice.”
University City Science Center Plans Massive Live-Work Innovation Hub
Jun 12, 2015
Robert Francis, vice president of University Facilities, was quoted in a June 12 Philadelphia magazine article about innovation in University City, specifically Drexel’s plans for the former University City High School area.
Just What is the 'Ferguson effect'? It Depends on How You View Police.
Jun 12, 2015
George Ciccariello-Maher, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a June 12 Christian Science Monitor story about the “Ferguson effect.”
Cause & Celebration: Woman One Award
Jun 12, 2015
Lynn Honickman was mentioned in a June 12 Philly.com post as the recipient of the 2015 WOMAN ONE Award by the Institute for Women’s Health & Leadership of Drexel University College of Medicine.
Data are in: Philly Millennials Said 'meh' to Mayoral Primary
Jun 12, 2015
Drexel was mentioned in a June 12 Philadelphia Inquirer article about millennials who are registered to vote but either don’t live in Philadelphia or aren’t registered to vote in the state.
Is Fructose the Reason You're Not Losing Weight?
Jun 12, 2015
Nyree Dardarian, an instructor and director of the Center for Integrated Nutrition and Performance in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a Shape magazine story on June 12 about the effects of the sugar fructose on weight loss.
The Difficult Question of Why People Pretend to Be Another Race
Jun 12, 2015
Yaba Blay, PhD, an assistant teaching professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a June 12 TIME story about NAACP leader Rachel Dolezal, who manufactured her African-American identity.
Director’s Cut of ‘54’ Heats up the Festival Circuit
Jun 11, 2015
Mark Christopher, an assistant professor in the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was featured in a June 11 Philly Gay News story about “54: Director’s Cut” which was released on iTunes last week. Christopher directed the original version of “54” and premiered his director’s cut version at film festivals this spring.
U. of Oklahoma to Instate Mandatory Diversity Course
Jun 11, 2015
Drexel was mentioned in a June 11 USA Today College post as one of the universities with required diversity training programs.
The 2015 Philly Vendy Awards: Six Years in, is the Food Truck Revolution Over?
Jun 11, 2015
Jonathan Deutsch, PhD, director of the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management, was listed as a judge in the 2015 Vendy Awards competition in a June 11 Billy Penn article.
What to Know Before Going on a Study Abroad Program
Jun 11, 2015
Samantha Fox, an undergraduate student in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a Wall Street Journal article on June 11 about what you need to know before you go on a study abroad program.
Eureka: the Science of Insight and How to Spark Those “Aha” Moments
Jun 11, 2015
John Kounios, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed on “Radio Times” on WHYY-FM on June 11 about the neuroscience of creative insight.
Former Penn Official: College Admissions Biased Against Asian Americans
Jun 10, 2015
Drexel was mentioned in a June 10 Philly.com post about the admission of Asian Americans in Philadelphia colleges.
Drexel Student Fashions Show Swagger
Jun 10, 2015
The student fashion show from the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design was featured in a Philadelphia Inquirer story on June 10. Westphal students Calla Michaelides, Nadhya Sanchez, Sherry Chang and Margaret Heil were highlighted.
Leadership at its Worst: The FIFA Corruption Scandal
Jun 10, 2015
Eric Zillmer, PsyD, Carl R. Pacifico Professor of Psychology and director of athletics, was quoted in a June 10 Philadelphia Business Journal guest commentary column authored by Stan Silverman, vice-chairman of Drexel’s Board of Trustees, about the FIFA scandal.
Human Dissections on Instagram, Courtesy of a Local Pathologist's Assistant
Jun 10, 2015
Nicole Angemi, an adjunct faculty member in the College of Medicine, was featured in June 10 stories in The Philadelphia Inquirer and Philly Voice about her popular Instagram account from her job as a pathologist’s assistant.
Republicans Get Their Very Own Green Sugar Daddy
Jun 10, 2015
Robert Brulle, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a June 10 Vice post about a major donation to the Republican Party in an effort to sway current opinions about climate change.
Caring for Adults with Autism
Jun 10, 2015
Paul Shattuck, PhD, an associate professor in the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute and School of Public Health, was interviewed on “The Diane Rehm Show” on NPR on June 10 in a segment focused on services for adults with autism.
Were Dinosaurs Warm-Blooded? New Study Fuels Debate
Jun 10, 2015
Kenneth Lacovara, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a LiveScience story on June 10 about whether dinosaurs were warm-blooded. He was also quoted in CBSNews.com and Huffington Post stories about assessing the size of the dinosaur Dreadnoughtus.
Did You Know? Drexel Has a Culinary School, Bar and Restaurant; Soon to be Remodeled
Jun 9, 2015
The Academic Bistro in the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management was featured in a June 9 Explore Philly post, which also quoted Michael Traud, director of the hospitality management program. Rich Pepino, executive chef of the Academic Bistro, was also mentioned.
Secretive Donors gave US Climate Denial Groups $125m Over Three Years
Jun 9, 2015
Robert Brulle, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a June 9 Guardian post about secret funds allocated to climate denial groups.
From American Pharaoh to Noam Chomsky
Jun 9, 2015
Marilyn (M.G.) Piety, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, authored a June 9 Counter Punch post about American Pharaoh and the rhetoric of “greatness” in democracy.
A Whale Inside A Whale, That Was Eaten By A Shark, Discovered In Egypt
Jun 9, 2015
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University was mentioned in a June 9 Huffington Post story about a fossil of a 40 million-year-olld basilosaurus with another whale inside of it, both of which were eaten by a shark. An Academy naturalist originally discovered basilosaurus in the 19th century.
Critics Say EPA Fracking Study Offers Little to Advance Public Debate
Jun 9, 2015
Carol Collier, senior advisor for watershed management and policy at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, was quoted in an NPR StateImpact Pennsylvania story on June 9 about the EPA’s recently released fracking study.
New Paper Disputes the Hulking Bulk of Dreadnoughtus, Thought the World’s Heaviest Dinosaur
Jun 9, 2015
Kenneth Lacovara, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in stories in TheWashington Post, National Geographic and LiveScience on June 9 about measuring the size of the dinosaur Dreadnoughtus.
Exelon, PECO Donate $500,000 To Enhance STEM Education At 2 West Phila. Schools
Jun 9, 2015
Tina Richardson, PhD, associate dean for academic affairs in the School of Education, was quoted in a KYW Newsradio (1060-AM) story on June 9 about Drexel receiving a grant from PECO and Exelon to support STEM education at local schools in Mantua and Powelton.
The Distributed Brainpower of Social Insects
Jun 9, 2015
Sean O’Donnell, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in stories in the “Not Exactly Rocket Science” blog on National Geographic’s Phenomena and LiveScience June 9 about his new study, which provides evidence of distributed cognition, or shared brainpower, among social insects.
Students Get A Check-Up From The Neck-Up
Jun 9, 2015
Paul Furtaw, PsyD, associate director of counseling services, Alexandra Kirczow, an undergraduate student in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, and Anna Gibbons, an undergraduate student in the School of Public Health, were interviewed in June 9 KYW-TV (CBS-3) and KYW Newsradio (1060-AM) about Drexel’s mental health screening kiosks.
Food Trucks Compete for Top Honors at Vendy Awards
Jun 9, 2015
Jonathan Deutsch, PhD, director of the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management, was listed as a judge in the 2015 Vendy Awards competition in a June 9 Philly Voice article.
How to Fix Philly's Massive Vacant Land Problem
Jun 8, 2015
Kevin Gillen, PhD, senior research fellow in the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation, was quoted in a Philadelphia Inquirer story on June 8 about vacant lots in Philadelphia.
It's Graduation Day for Boys Latin in West Philadelphia
Jun 8, 2015
Drexel was mentioned in a story on WTXF-TV (FOX-29) on June 8 for hiring a student intern from Boys Latin High School to work in the EAT.RIGHT.NOW nutrition education program in the College of Nursing and Health Professions.
Drexel University: Checkup from the Neck Up
Jun 8, 2015
A story on WCAU-TV (NBC-10) on June 8 featured the new MindKare kiosk for anonymous mental health screening in Drexel’s Recreation Center. Paul Furtaw, PsyD, associate director of counseling services, was interviewed. The story also mentioned that an additional kiosk is being installed at the Stephen and Sandra Sheller 11th Street Family Health Services Center in North Philadelphia.
How to Fix Philly's Massive Vacant Land Problem
Jun 8, 2015
Kevin Gillen, PhD, senior research fellow in the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation, was quoted in a Philadelphia Inquirer story on June 8 about vacant lots in Philadelphia.
EAT.RIGHT.NOW
Jun 8, 2015
Drexel was mentioned in a story on WTXF-TV (FOX-29) on June 8 for hiring a student intern from Boys Latin High School to work in the EAT.RIGHT.NOW nutrition education program in the College of Nursing and Health Professions.
Drexel University: Checkup from the Neck Up
Jun 8, 2015
A story on WCAU-TV (NBC-10) on June 8 featured the new MindKare kiosk for anonymous mental health screening in Drexel’s Recreation Center. Paul Furtaw, PsyD, associate director of counseling services, was interviewed. The story also mentioned that an additional kiosk is being installed at the Stephen and Sandra Sheller 11th Street Family Health Services Center in North Philadelphia.
Best Summer Jobs for Teens in 2015
Jun 8, 2015
Research by the Center for Labor Markets & Policy was referenced in a June 8 Fortune article about teen summer employment.
Is Jurassic World a Good Idea? A Real-Life Paleontologist Decides
Jun 8, 2015
Kenneth Lacovara, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was featured in a video from GQ magazine on TheScene.com on June 8 about the movie “Jurassic World” and the idea of bringing dinosaurs back to life.
Is Jurassic World a Good Idea? A Real-Life Paleontologist Decides
Jun 8, 2015
Kenneth Lacovara, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was featured in a video from GQ magazine on TheScene.com on June 8 about the movie “Jurassic World” and the idea of bringing dinosaurs back to life.
Redemption for '54': Director Talks Film's Re-Release
Jun 7, 2015
Mark Christopher, an assistant professor in the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was featured in a Philadelphia Inquirer Q&A on June 7 about the release of his director’s cut of the film “54”.
Barnes Foundation--Order of Things
Jun 6, 2015
Martha Lucy, an assistant professor in the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was quoted in a June 16 WPVI-TV (6-abc) story for the new exhibit at the Barnes Foundation, “The Order of Things.”
There is no Justice: What Cops and Courts get Wrong About the Human Brain
Jun 6, 2015
Adam Benforado, JD, an associate professor in the Kline School of Law, was featured in a Salon.com article on June 6 about how neuroscience can better inform the court system.
Drexel Debuts a Kiosk for Mental Health
Jun 5, 2015
Stories in the Philadelphia Inquirer on June 8 and on WHYY-FM/Newsworks on June 5 featured the new MindKare mental health screening kiosk installed in Drexel’s Recreation Center. The Philadelphia Inquirer story was nationally syndicated by the Associated Press and ran in dozens of outlets including the Washington Times, Houston Chronicle and Miami Herald. Paul Furtaw, PsyD, associate director of counseling services, and Anna Gibbons, an undergraduate in the School of Public Health, were quoted.
Teens Hoping For More Jobs, Higher Wages This Summer
Jun 5, 2015
Ishwar Khatiwada, an economist in the Center for Labor Markets & Policy, spoke about teen summer employment on NPR’s “All Things Considered” on June 5.
Teens Hoping For More Jobs, Higher Wages This Summer
Jun 5, 2015
Ishwar Khatiwada, an economist in the Center for Labor Markets & Policy, spoke about teen summer employment on NPR’s “All Things Considered” on June 5.
University City Science Center Seeks to Double its Space
Jun 3, 2015
Drexel was mentioned in a June 2 Newsworks.org story and a June 3 Philadelphia Inquirer story about the expansion for University City Science Center.
A Model Specimen
Jun 3, 2015
Kenneth Lacovara, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in the June issue of Popular Science magazine about his lab’s collaborative research to develop 3-D printed dinosaur robots.
It's Summer. Where Are Students Working?
Jun 3, 2015
A new study on teen employment by Paul Harrington, PhD, a professor in the School of Education and director of the Center for Labor Markets and Policy, was featured in a June 3 EducationWeek story
Cohen: Attacking Abortion Clinics Is Domestic Terrorism
Jun 3, 2015
David S. Cohen, JD, associate professor in the Kline School of Law, was interviewed in a June 3 FOX News Radio segment about his new book on anti-abortion terrorism.
How to Buy a Shore House Now
Jun 3, 2015
David Velinsky, PhD, vice president for environmental research at the Academy of Natural Sciences and professor and head of the Department of Biodiversity, Earth, and Environmental Science in the College of Arts and Sciences, and Elizabeth Watson, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences and wetlands section leader at the Academy, were quoted in the cover story of the June issue of Philadelphia magazine about environmental aspects of the New Jersey shore.
Why Washing Chicken before Cooking Is Unsafe
Jun 2, 2015
Jennifer Quinlan, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a LiveScience contributed article about the “Don’t Wash Your Chicken” campaign that ran in Scientific American on June 2.
What's Working to Reduce Obesity?
Jun 2, 2015
Research from the School of Public Health about policy interventions and natural experiments that affect obesity was discussed in a Huffington Post article on June 2.
Anthology Reading at Drexel Dornsife Center
Jun 2, 2015
The Dornsife Center was featured in a June 2 WPHL-TV (PHL-17) segment for hosting a literature reading for an anthology released by the Writers Room at Dornsife.
FIFA’s Sepp Blatter Responding to Sponsors: Weaver
Jun 2, 2015
Karen Weaver, EdD, an associate professor and interim director of the sport management program in the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management, was interviewed in a June 2 Bloomberg segment about the aftermath of the FIFA scandal and possible reform in the structure, elections and executive committee.
People in the News
Jun 1, 2015
M. Brian Blake, PhD, was included in a June 1 “People in the News” feature in the Philadelphia Inquirer for being named Drexel’s provost and executive vice president for academic affairs.
“Living in the Crosshairs:” a Look at the Lives of Abortion Providers
Jun 1, 2015
David S. Cohen, JD, an associate professor in the Kline School of Law, was interviewed on WHYY-FM’s “Radio Times” on June 1 about his new book “Living in the Crosshairs: The Untold Stories of Anti-Abortion Terrorism.”
Underestimating the True Cost of College
Jun 1, 2015
Drexel was mentioned in a June 1 U.S. News & World Report story about college living cost estimates.
U.S. Supreme Court Tosses Bethlehem, Pa. Man’s Conviction Over Facebook Posts
Jun 1, 2015
Rob D’Ovidio, PhD, an associate professor and associate dean in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a KYW Newsradio 1060 story on the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling pertaining to online harassment.

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