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2017

April

Autism Makes Life After High School a Struggle For The 'Mayor of Parkway West'
Apr 30, 2017
Paul Shattuck, PhD, an associate professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health and leader of Life Course Outcomes in the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, was quoted in an April 30 St. Louis Post-Dispatch story about a young woman with autism who graduated from high school but is having some difficulty with the next chapter of his life. The article also referenced the Institute's 2015 National Autism Indicators Report.
Sweat Shorts Are The Best Fashion Trend of My Lifetime
Apr 28, 2017
Joseph H. Hancock, PhD, an associate professor in the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was quoted in an April 28 Deadspin post about the arrival of the age of "athleisure" attire, such as sweat pants shorts.
GM Keeps Reading Terminal Market Competitive Into 125th Year
Apr 27, 2017
Robert Ambrose, an instructor in the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management, was quoted in an April 27 CRAIN's Philadelphia story about how the Reading Terminal Market remains competitive after 125 years..
Trump Unveils Plan to Slash Corporate Tax Rates to 15 Percent in ‘Biggest Tax Cut’ in US History
Apr 27, 2017
Sebastian Bradley, PhD, an assistant professor in the LeBow College of Business, was quoted in an April 27 South China Morning Post story about the Trump administration's proposed tax plan that would lower the U.S. corporate tax rate.
Is the College Degree Outdated?
Apr 27, 2017
Susan Aldridge, PhD, senior vice president and president of Drexel Online, was quoted in an April 27 Hetchinger Report story about whether or not college degrees are outdated.
Drexel, SEI, Strap on A.I. Headbands so Investing is More Pleasing to the Brain
Apr 26, 2017
Rajneesh Suri, PhD, a professor and associate dean of research in LeBow College of Business, was quoted in an April 26 Philadelphia Inquirer story about a partnership with SEI Investments through LeBow College's Corporate Education program that tested the usability of the SEI Wealth Platform (SM) using Drexel's functional near-infrared spectroscopy technology that measures brain activity. The research took place in LeBow's Behavioral Lab.
Balancing Philadelphia's Past, Future
Apr 26, 2017
Harris Steinberg, executive director of the Lindy Center For Urban Innovation and a distinguished teaching professor in Westphal College, was mentioned in an April 26 Philadelphia Inquirereditorial about the mayor creating a task force for historic preservation. Steinberg will be heading the group.
Penn is the Nation's Sixth Best School for Tech Transfer, Report Finds
Apr 25, 2017
Drexel was mentioned as the 46th "Best University for Technology Transfer" in a Philadelphiamagazine story about Milken Institute's ranking of the top 200 universities that are able to turn their research into actual products or research-driven startups.
Medical Mystery: Theodore Roosevelt and the River of Doubt
Apr 24, 2017
Allan B. Schwartz, MD, a professor in the College of Medicine, authored a piece for The Philadelphia Inquirer on April 24 about Theodore Roosevelt and his chronic osteomyelitis diagnosis following a post-presidency trip to Brazil.
Philly's First Pay-What-You-Can Restaurant Went Viral. Then What?
Apr 24, 2017
Mariana Chilton, PhD, a professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health and director of the Center for Hunger Free Communities, and Donnell Jones-Craven, general manager of the Center’s EAT Café, were quoted in an April 24 Philadelphia Inquirer story on the next steps for the pay-what-you-can restaurant opened late last year.
Gov. Wolf Extols Hill School Partnership with Pottstown
Apr 24, 2017
Drexel was mentioned in an April 24 story in the Pottstown Mercury and its sister papers. The story on Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf visiting the Hill School in Pottstown featured him citing Drexel as one of the schools that interacts with its community well.
Innovation and Inspiration for Kids at Philadelphia Science Festival
Apr 24, 2017
Drexel was mentioned in an April 24 WHYY/Newsworks story about the Philadelphia Science Festival, which is happening this week throughout the city.
Essay: Under the Bridge, A World of Pain Not So Far From Any of Us
Apr 24, 2017
The Dornsife School of Public Health was mentioned in an April 24 WHYY/Newsworks column about Philadelphia's open-air drug market in Kensington.
Check, Please: Philly Restaurants Want City Council’s Attention
Apr 23, 2017
Michael Traud, JD, EdD, assistant clinical professor and director of the hospitality management program, was quoted in an April 23 Billy Penn article about a new organization, Kitchen Cabinet PHL, formed by local restaurant industry professionals looking to have a hand in shaping local policies that affect the restaurant business.
Fighting Fake News: Google’s New Fact-Check Tool Attempts to Combat a Global Issue
Apr 23, 2017
An April 9 Alternet story about Google’s fact-check tool that quoted Andrea Forte, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Computing & Informatics, was cited in a related story on Salon.com on April 23.
Should You Worry About Cellphone Radiation?
Apr 23, 2017
Yury Gogotsi, PhD, Distinguished University and Trustee Chair professor in the College of Engineering, was quoted in an April 23 Mother Nature Network story that cited his development of MXene material for use as electromagnetic radiation shielding.
Thousands 'March for Science' in Philly and Across the Nation
Apr 22, 2017
Tucker Collins, an undergraduate in the Pennoni Honors College, and Makiri Sei, a staff scientist in Malacology at the Academy of Natural Sciences, were quoted in an April 22 WHYY/Newsworks.org story about Saturday’s March for Science in Philadelphia.
How to Get Hidden Sugars Out of Your Child's Diet — From the Start
Apr 21, 2017
Beth Leonberg, assistant clinical professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in an April 21 Philadelphia Inquirer story on how to avoid sugars being added to food for young children.
Philadelphia Establishes Historic Preservation Task Force
Apr 21, 2017
Harris Steinberg, executive director of the Lindy Institute For Urban Innovation and distinguished teaching professor in the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was quoted in April 21 stories that appeared on the Philly Voice, Plan Philly and Curbed Philly websites, about the mayor's task force for historic preservation, for which Steinberg will serve as chair. KYW Newsradio (1060-AM)also ran a story.
Drexel Culinary Students Compete In Beet-Based Challenge
Apr 21, 2017
Drexel’s Food Lab held a culinary competition among Drexel students to find the best beet powder recipes with local health food company Love Beets. Food Lab manager Ally Zeitz was quoted in an April 21 KYW Newsradio (1060-AM) story about the competition. The Food Lab was also featured, and Zeitz was quoted, in an April 21 Philadelphia magazine story about its participation in the design of a healthy breakfast snack for school studen
Get Ready for the March for Science with These Inspiring Video Interviews
Apr 21, 2017
Andrew Hicks, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was in a video featured in an April 21 Make article on the lead-up to the March for Science.
White House Budget Cuts
Apr 21, 2017
A panel on potential budget cuts proposed by the White House that was hosted by the Dornsife School of Public Health’s Center for Hunger-Free Communities was featured in WPVI-TV (6abc) and WCAU-PHI (NBC10) news segments on April 21.
Philadelphia’s Huge Transit Advantage
Apr 20, 2017
Drexel was mentioned in an April 20 opinion piece published in the Philadelphia Business Journal about the transit advantage of 30th Street Station.
Legendary Rock Photographer Has an Eye-Popping Show at Drexel
Apr 20, 2017
"ROCKERS," an exhibit of work by renowned photographer Bob Gruen, who photographed some of the most famous rock musicians, was featured in an April 20 Philly.com story. The exhibit is currently on display at the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design's Pearlstein Gallery.
'Cracking the Code' Health Prices Tool Gets Big Response, But We Still Need You
Apr 20, 2017
Robert Field, PhD, JD, a professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health and the Kline School of Law, was quoted in an April 20 New OrleansTimes-Picayune story about determining hidden health costs. Field was also interviewed for a WVUE-NO (FOX 8 in New Orleans) segment.
Stale-beer Bread and Crooked Carrots: How the Hottest Trend in Food Start-ups is Turning Trash Into Products
Apr 20, 2017
Jonathan Deutsch, PhD, a professor in the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management, was quoted in an April 20 National Post story about "upcycling" food waste and the goal of putting more sustainable food products on the shelves instead of in the garbage.
Kenney Aiming to Keep Preservation Pledges With Task Force on Historic Protections
Apr 20, 2017
Harris Steinberg, executive director of the Lindy Institute For Urban Innovation and distinguished teaching professor in the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was quoted in an April 20Philadelphia Inquirer story about the mayor's task force for historic preservation, for which Steinberg will serve as chair.
Drexel Softball’s Linda Rush Sets Home Run Record
Apr 20, 2017
Linda Rush, an undergraduate in the School of Public Health and a varsity softball player, was featured in an April 20 KYW-Newsradio (1060-AM) story about her record-setting rookie season.
'Woman One': Scholarships to Women on the Rise
Apr 19, 2017
Lynn Yeakel, director of the Institute for Women’s Health and Leadership in the College of Medicine, was interviewed on a WCAU-TV (NBC-10) segment on April 19 about the Woman One program, which awards scholarships to exceptional medical students.
 The Hot New Trend in Food is Literal Garbage
Apr 19, 2017
Jonathan Deutsch, PhD, a professor in the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management was quoted in an April 19 Washington Post "Wonkblog" article about "upcycling" food waste, putting more sustainable food products on the shelves instead of in the garbage. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px Arial; color: #323333} span.s1 {font-kerning: none}
"ROCKERS" exhibit at Drexel is CAN'T MISS
Apr 19, 2017
"ROCKERS," an exhibit of work by renowned photographer Bob Gruen, who photographed some of the most famous rock musicians, was featured in an April 19 iHeartRADIO (104.5-FM) “Philadelphia’s Alternative Rock” story. The exhibit is currently on display at the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design's Pearlstein Gallery.
Cities Vs. Trump
Apr 18, 2017
Richardson Dilwroth, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in an April 18 New York magazine story about the urban-rural divide becoming more significant.
A Year After Losing Son to Hit-and-Run, Mother Mourns by Helping Others
Apr 18, 2017
Drexel was mentioned in Philly Voice and Philadelphia Tribune stories on April 18 about the Jamal C. Morris Foundation’s event next month that will help raise money to fund scholarships for African-American students who want to study engineering. Morris was a Drexel alumnus who died after being struck while riding his bicycle in West Philadelphia.
Wellness center seeks to meet community needs
Apr 18, 2017
West Philadelphia is now home to a new hub designed to improve the health of community residents.
Wellness Center Seeks to Meet Community Needs
Apr 17, 2017
Loretta Sweet Jemmott, PhD, vice president for health and health equity in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in an April 17 Philadelphia Tribune story about the opening of the Community Wellness HUB at the Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships.
Philadelphia District Attorney Debate
Apr 17, 2017
The Kline School of Law was featured in April 17 stories that appeared on WCAU-TV (NBC-10), WTXF-TV (FOX-29), WPHL-TV (MyPHL-17) and KYW-TV (CBS-3) for hosting a Philadelphia District Attorney Candidates Debate moderated by Thomas R. Kline.
Growing Trend of Crimes Posted on Social Media
Apr 17, 2017
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 in an April 17, WCAU-PHI (NBC-10) segment about the growing trend of crimes posted on social media. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px Arial; color: #323333; min-height: 15.0px} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px Arial; color: #323333} span.s1 {font-kerning: none}
Mental Health Screening Kiosks Coming to North Carolina
Apr 17, 2017
Drexel's mental health screening kiosks were mentioned in an April 17 Washington Post "The Fix" blog post about the kiosks coming to North Carolina.
This Alien Worm-Creature Will Haunt Your Nightmares
Apr 17, 2017
An April 17 article in Gizmodo on the first description of a living giant shipworm mentioned Drexel. The paper on the discovery was co-authored by Gary Rosenberg, PhD, professor in the College of Arts and Sciences and Pilsbry Chair of Malacology in the Academy of Natural Sciences. The story was also covered by Live Science and the International Business Times April 17.
Women Find Strength and Camaraderie in Rowing as They Age
Apr 16, 2017
Stella Volpe, PhD, a professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in an April 16 Washington Post story about the benefits of rowing for women who are older. Volpe, herself, also rows.
Havertown Homeless Man Gets a House for Easter
Apr 15, 2017
Michelle McHugh, associate director of television management in Westphal College, was featured in an April 15 Philadelphia Inquirer story about a Havertown man she helped connect with communities of support.
'Better Health' Argument Won't Always Work to Pass Soda Taxes
Apr 14, 2017
Jonathan Purtle, DrPH, an assistant professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in an April 14 HealthDay story on his study looking into the behind-the-scenes strategizing that got a sugar-sweetened beverage tax passed in Philadelphia. The story appeared on the website of more than a dozen newspapers, including Philly.com, the Arizona Daily Star and the Sioux City Journal.
During His Final Days, a Philly Sports Legend Touches Local Doctor
Apr 13, 2017
Michael J. Stephen, MD, an associate professor in the College of Medicine, authored an April 13 opinion piece for Philly Voice about former Phillies manager Dallas Green, who recently died at Hahnemann University Hospital.
The Crowd and the Cloud: Philly Unleaded
Apr 13, 2017
Mariana Chilton, PhD, a professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health and director of the Center for Hunger-Free Communitirs, and Michelle Taylor, program manager of Witnesses to Hunger, an initiative of the Center, were featured in a show called "The Crowd and the Cloud" that aired April 13 on WHYY-TV. The show featured the Witnesses program as its members tested their homes' drinking water for lead levels.
Brewerytown, set to be Philly's Next Hot Neighborhood, Experiences Growing Pains
Apr 13, 2017
Kevin Gillen, PhD, a senior research fellow in the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation, was quoted in an April 13 Philadelphia Inquirer story about the rise of Brewerytown as Philadelphia's "next" neighborhood.
After Hyping Itself as Antidote to Fake News, New York Times Hires Extreme Climate Denier
Apr 13, 2017
Robert Brulle, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in an April 13 ThinkProgress about the New York Times hiring former Wall Street Journal columnist Bret Stephens—who the piece asserts is a denier of climate science.
Drexel Study Examines How Money Savings, Not Health, Led to Philly's Soda Tax Passage
Apr 13, 2017
Jonathan Purtle, DrPH, assistant professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in an April 13 Philly Voice story on his study looking into the behind-the-scenes strategizing that got a sugar-sweetened beverage tax passed in Philadelphia.
Infrequently Asked Questions: What's the Difference Between Weather and Climate?
Apr 12, 2017
Peter DeCarlo, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Engineering and College of Arts and Sciences, was featured in an April 12 Philly Voice "Infrequently Asked Questions" column about the difference between weather and climate.
West Philadelphia Community Chooses 10 Artists To Bring Art To Their Neighborhood
Apr 12, 2017
LoLa 38, a joint effort from Drexel’s Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation, People’s Emergency Center, Wexford Science + Technology and the University City Science Center that will bring arts and events to the site of the former University City High School, was featured in April 12 Generocity and University City Review stories.
Researcher: What Sex, Drugs, & Racism Have to Do With Black Gay Men & HIV
Apr 12, 2017
Neal D. Goldstein, an assistant research professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was interviewed for an April 12 HIV Plus magazine article on his study looking into why black gay men have higher rates of HIV than white gay men.
Transparency in Health Care Pricing
Apr 12, 2017
Robert Field, PhD, JD, a professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health and the Kline School of Law, was interviewed for an April 12 story on Fox-8 (New Orleans) about the need for transparency in health care pricing. The story was also picked up on the website of 7-WDAM (Mississippi).
West Philadelphia Residents Celebrate Launch Of Community Wellness Hub
Apr 12, 2017
Loretta Sweet Jemmott, PhD, vice president for health and health equity in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in an April 12 University City Review story about the opening of the Community Wellness HUB at the Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships.
Trump Team Talked to Oracle’s Safra Catz About an Administration Post
Apr 12, 2017
Daniel Korschun, PhD, an associate professor in the LeBow College of Business, was quoted in an April 12 Bloomberg story about Oracle CEO Safra Catz and her relationship with the White House. The story was picked up by multiple news outlets.
Ambulance Workers Face Abuse From Patients, are Fighting Back With Training
Apr 12, 2017
A study by Jennifer Taylor, PhD, an associate professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, looking into the likelihood that paramedics could be violently injured on the job, was referenced in an April 11 St. Cloud Times story on the assaults suffered by Indianapolis EMS workers.
Changing Climate and Flattening Earth: Teaching Science in a 'Fake News' World
Apr 11, 2017
Nancy Songer, PhD, dean of the School of Education, was quoted in an April 11 WHYY/Newsworks.org story about teaching science in a "fake news" world.
Latina Accepted By 11 Med Schools Has A Message For Those Who Credit Affirmative Action
Apr 11, 2017
The College of Medicine was mentioned in an April 11 Huffington Post story about a New York college student who was accepted to 18 medical schools, including Drexel.
Why it's OK to get Away Without Your Toddler
Apr 11, 2017
Commencement Speakers Announced
Apr 11, 2017
The announcement of computational design guru John Maeda as Drexel's 2017 Commencement speaker was included in an April 11 Inside Higher Ed listing of the latest commencement speakers announced.
Lost in Translation
Apr 10, 2017
Hasan Ayaz, PhD, an associate research professor in the School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems, was quoted in a April 10 story on Photonics.com about his study that used fNIRS to analyze mirroring brain activity between speakers and listeners.
The Secret Ingredient that Helps Kids Overcome the Toxic Stress of Poverty
Apr 10, 2017
Daniel R. Taylor, DO, an associated professor at the College of Medicine, authored an April 10 peice for The Philadelphia Inquirer about resilience, and how it can be taught to help children overcome the "toxic stress" of poverty.
Tax Abatement Huge Shot in Arm for City, Study Finds
Apr 10, 2017
Kevin Gillen, PhD, a senior research fellow in the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation, was quoted in an April 10 Philadelphia magazine article regarding the impact of Philadelphia's tax abatement program.
Digital Spring Cleaning: Password Security
Apr 10, 2017
Robert 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 KYW Newsradio (1060-AM) providing password security spring cleaning tips.
A Doctor's View: To Tackle Alzheimer’s, We Need The Public's Help
Apr 10, 2017
G. Peter Gliebus, MD, interim chair of neurology and director of the Cognitive Disorders Center at the College of Medicine, authored an April 10 opinion piece for The Philadelphia Inquirer about how finding a cure for Alzheimer’s will require the public’s participation in clinical trials.
Ford’s Car & Crib Hybrid Wants Your Baby To Have The Best Sleep Ever
Apr 9, 2017
Joanne Getsy, MD, medical director of the Drexel Sleep Center in the College of Medicine, was quoted in an April 9 post on Romper about why people fall asleep easily in cars.
Virtual Patients Sharpen Skills for Drexel Nurse Practitioner Students
Apr 9, 2017
Jennifer Olszewski, an assistant clinical professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, and Kevin Nusspickel, a graduate student in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, were featured in an April 9 WPVI-TV (6-abc) news segment about iHuman — a computer patient simulator program the college is using to teach nursing students clinical skills.
Housing Options Help Autistic Adults Find Independence
Apr 8, 2017
The A.J. Drexel Autism Institute was mentioned in an April 8 Associated Press story that was picked up by ABC News that discussed housing options for adults with autism.
Drexel University Opens New Wellness Hub
Apr 8, 2017
Drexel University has opened the Community Wellness HUB at 36th and Spring Garden Streets in West Philadelphia.
Google Rolls Out New 'Fact Check' Tool Worldwide to Combat Fake News
Apr 8, 2017
Andrea Forte, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Computing & Informatics, was quoted in an April 8 Christian Science Monitor story about Google's new "fact check" feature that tags potential misleading information.
Drexel University Opens New Wellness Hub
Apr 8, 2017
Loretta Sweet Jemmott, PhD, vice president of health and health equity in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in an April 8 KYW Newsradio (1060-AM) story about the new Health and Wellness HUB that is opening at the Dornsife Center this week, which was celebrated with a health fair on Saturday.
Black Degrees Matter
Apr 7, 2017
Paul Harrington, PhD, a professor in the School of Education and director of the Center for Labor Markets and Policy, was quoted in an April 7 Philadelphia Citizen story regarding his study "Diplomas to Degrees" a seven year longitudinal study of Philadelphia public school students.
The State of Philly’s Housing Market, in Five Charts
Apr 7, 2017
Kevin Gillen, PhD, a senior research fellow in the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation, was quoted in an April 7 Curbed Philly article regarding the state of the housing market in Philadelphia.
Sesame Street Debuts its First Muppet with Autism on Monday
Apr 7, 2017
Georgina Perez Liz, MD, research assistant with the Early Detection project in the Dornsife School of Public Health's A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, wrote a post for Philly.com April 7 on the debut of a new muppet with autism on "Sesame Street."
When Applied Art Became Fine Art
Apr 7, 2017
Drexel University’s “Howard Pyle, His Students & the Golden Aged of American Illustration” exhibition was reviewed on April 6 in the Broad Street Review. The exhibition was also mentioned during the April 7 WHYY-Radio (91-FM), “Newsworks Entertainment Guide.”
8 Tips to Manage Fatigue If You Have Ulcerative Colitis
Apr 6, 2017
Neilanjan Nandi, MD, an associate professor in the College of Medicine, was quoted in an April 5 Everyday Health slideshow about how patients with ulcerative colitis can manage their fatigue.
Rebuilding Philadelphia, Together
Apr 6, 2017
Drexel was mentioned in an April 6 Philadelphia Citizen story about a Rebuilding Together Philadelphia project. Drexel students volunteered to help low-income homeowners make much-needed repairs.
Too Much Competition, too few Workers, but Philly Manufacturers are Still Hopeful
Apr 6, 2017
Paul Harrington, PhD, a professor in the School of Education and director of the Center for Labor Markets and Policy, was quoted in an April 6 Philadelphia Inquirer article regarding an annual survey of Philadelphia's regional manufacturers and companies who are increasingly planning to substitute capital for labor.
Best Science Centers in the United States
Apr 6, 2017
The Academy of Natural Sciences was mentioned in an April 6 story on Metro Parent (Michigan) as one of the best science centers in the United States for families to visit.
Why Hard Rock is in a Better Position Than Revel was to be a Game Changer
Apr 6, 2017
Robert Ambrose, an instructor in the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management, was quoted in an April 6 Atlantic City Press article about the Hard Rock brand and how it was able to attract vacationers and gamblers, unlikes its neighbor Revel.
Vintage Neon Signs Light Up Windows Of Pop-Up Art Gallery In Philadelphia
Apr 5, 2017
Nancy Trainer, associate vice president for Planning and Design in University Facilities, was featured in April 5 KYW-TV (CBS-3) and KYW Newsradio (1060-AM) stories about a neon sign exhibit in currently on display in the windows of the former Firestone building on Drexel’s campus.
We Can Combat Opioid Epidemic by Changing Healthcare Policy
Apr 5, 2017
Anita Gupta, DO, PharmD, an associate professor in the College of Medicine, co-authored an opinion piece for The Hill on April 5 about how changes to health care policy can help to combat the opioid epidemic.
Transitioning to Adulthood With Autism
Apr 5, 2017
The 2015 National Autism Indicators Report by the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute was cited in a segment on WYPR-FM (Baltimore) April 5 about the challenging transition to adulthood for young people with autism.
Health Care Pricing 
Apr 5, 2017
Robert Field, PhD, JD, a professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health and Kline School of Law, was interviewed in an April 5 story on WVUE-TV (FOX-New Orleans) that discussed the variable prices in health care from place to place.
Warning: Birth Control Desert Ahead
Apr 5, 2017
Nicole Mann, a second-year medical student in the College of Medicine, was quoted in the May issue of Cosmopolitan magazine in a story about barriers to contraception.
Blood Test: $522 or $19? MRI: $750 or $495? Tell Us What Health Care is Costing You
Apr 5, 2017
Robert Field, PhD, JD, professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health and the Kline School of Law, was quoted in an April 5 New Orleans Times-Picayune story on the lack of up-front costs for health care.
Numbers Show That Tax Abatements Benefit City
Apr 5, 2017
Kevin Gillen, PhD, senior research fellow in the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation, co-authored an opinion piece in The Philadelphia Inquirer on April 4 about the benefits of Philadelphia’s tax abatements.
Philadelphia Hosts National Association of Black Journalists Conference
Apr 4, 2017
Lucy Kerman, PhD, senior vice provost for University and Community Partnerships, was included in a April 4 Huffington Post story as one of the speakers at the National Association of Black Journalists conference in Philadelphia.
Who's Speaking at Philly-Area Commencements in 2017
Apr 4, 2017
The announcement of computational design guru John Maeda as Drexel's 2017 Commencement speaker was included in an April 4 Philly Voice story about commencement speakers at area colleges.
Philadelphia hosts National Association of Black Journalists conference
Apr 4, 2017
Philadelphia hosts National Association of Black Journalists conference
Hospitals Rush to Get Accelerated Visas For Foreign Medical Residents
Apr 3, 2017
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Arial; color: #323333} Sanaz Attaripour, MD, a neurology resident in the College of Medicine, was quoted in an April 3 STAT story about how some hospitals are rushing to fast-track visa applications for foreign medical residents.
Former Revel Tenants Are Moving On
Apr 3, 2017
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Arial; color: #323333} Robert Ambrose, an instructor in the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management, was quoted in an April 2 Press of Atlantic City story about the former tenants of Revel casino moving to another location in the area.
Philadelphia Museum of Art to Host Second Annual Hackathon
Apr 3, 2017
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Arial; color: #323333} Youngmoo Kim, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Engineering and director of the ExCITe Center, was mentioned in an April 3 Geekadelphia post about the Philadelphia Museum of Art's hackathon—for which Kim will be a judge.
Let’s Use Tech to Close the Education Gap, Not Widen It: Mimi Ito
Apr 3, 2017
Brian Smith, PhD, professor in the School of Education and program director of learning technologies, was quoted in an April 3 Technical.ly Philly article about utilizing technology to minimize the education gap rather than widen it.
A Restaurant to Feed Them All
Apr 3, 2017
Kate Scully, JD, policy director of the Dornsife School of Public Health’s Center for Hunger-Free Communities, and Donnell Jones-Craven, general manager of the EAT Café, were both quoted in an April 3 Philadelphia Citizen story on the restaurant.
Medical Mystery: What Nearly Kept U.S. Grant From Finishing His Memoirs?
Apr 2, 2017
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Arial; color: #323333} Allan B. Schwartz, MD, a professor in the College of Medicine, authored an April 2 piece for The Philadelphia Inquirer about Ulysses S. Grant's throat cancer, which nearly kept the heavy smoker from finishing his memoirs.
Driverless Cars — a Public Health Benefit?
Apr 2, 2017
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Arial; color: #323333} Janet Fleetwood, PhD, a professor in the Dornsife School of Pulbic Health, was interviewed in an April 2 WHYY/Newsworks story about the public health aspects of self-driving cars.
Commentary: The Drexel Connection to Illustrator Howard Pyle
Apr 2, 2017
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Arial; color: #323333} Paula Marantz Cohen, PhD, dean of the Pennoni Honors College and distinguished professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, authored an April 2 Philadelphia Inquirer column about Drexel's history as the center for the art of illustration at the turn of the 20th century. Cohen also noted the opening of Drexel exhibition "Howard Pyle, His Students & The Golden Age of American Illustration," which will run form April 3 to June 18 in the Paul Peck Alumni Center.
Local Expert Weighs in on Flynn's Immunity Request
Apr 1, 2017
William Rosenberg, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed in an April 1 WTXF-TV (FOX-29) story about General Flynn, the first national security advisor appointed by President Donald Trump and his request for immunity.

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