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2017

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Trump’s EPA has Blocked Agency Grantees from Serving on Science Advisory Panels. Here is What it Means
Oct 31, 2017
Ana Diez Roux, MD, PhD, dean of the Dornsife School of Public Health, was mentioned in an Oct. 31 Science magazine story discussing potential concerns relating to the announcement by EPA chief Scott Pruitt that scientists who receive EPA grants will not be allowed to sit on the agency's advisory boards. Diez Roux was one of those affected.
Everything You Need to Know About the IIFYM Eating Plan
Oct 31, 2017
Stella Volpe, PhD, a professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in an Oct. 31 Men’s Health story on flexible dieting.
Why Do Athletes Scream?
Oct 31, 2017
A 2014 study by researchers in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, which examined why screaming helps athletes perform, was mentioned in an Oct. 31 Deadspin story.
Trump’s EPA has Blocked Agency Grantees from Serving on Science Advisory Panels. Here is What it Means
Oct 31, 2017
Ana Diez Roux, MD, PhD, dean of the Dornsife School of Public Health, was mentioned in an Oct. 31 Science magazine story discussing potential concerns relating to the announcement by EPA chief Scott Pruitt that scientists who receive EPA grants will not be allowed to sit on the agency's advisory boards. Diez Roux was one of those affected.
Recurrent Concussions Are Down in High School Sports
Oct 30, 2017
Thomas Trojian, MD, a professor in the College of Medicine, was quoted in an Oct. 30 Reuters story about the need for more research and awareness on concussions in high school sports.
The Jane Doe Burden
Oct 30, 2017
David S. Cohen, JD, a professor in the Kline School of Law, co-authored an Oct. 30 op-ed for U.S. News & World Report about the difficulties of medical care for anyone in custody, as well as the anti-abortion policies of the Trump administration. The piece is related to the case of "Jane Doe," a 17-year-old, undocumented immigrant who has been detained in Texas and was seeking to have an abortion.
Opioids on the Quad
Oct 30, 2017
The Haven at Drexel, a housing option for students seeking support while recovering from substance addiction, was featured in an Oct. 30 New York Times story. The Haven at Drexel is part of a network called the Haven at College, where young people can receive support in a substance-free living space.
Recurrent Concussions are Down in High School Sports
Oct 30, 2017
Thomas Trojian, MD, a professor in the College of Medicine, was quoted in an Oct. 30 Reuters story about the need for more research and awareness on concussions in high school sports.
When Greeks Flew Kites
Oct 29, 2017
Jesse Ballenger, PhD, an associate teaching professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was interviewed on BCC Radio 4 in a story about the history of Alzheimer's disease.
 Here's Why A $3.5B Project Could Be A Big Reason To Pique Amazon Interest In This City for HQ2  
Oct 29, 2017
Drexel's partnership with Brandywine Realty Trust to develop the Schuylkill Yards innovation neighborhood was mentioned in an Oct. 29 Forbes story about Philadelphia’s bid for Amazon’s HQ2.
The Daily 202: 10 Takeaways from Mueller’s Shock-and-Awe Gambit
Oct 29, 2017
The Washington Post’s “Daily 202” media roundup mentioned an Oct. 29 New York Times story about opioid addiction on campus that featured the Haven at Drexel, a housing option for students seeking support from substance addiction.
Improving Outcomes for Minority Students
Oct 27, 2017
Brian Ellis, associate dean for Academic Programs at the LeBow College of Business, was quoted in an Oct. 27 Biz Ed story about the Building Relationships in Diverse Group Experiences (BRIDGE) program that he started at LeBow in 2012 as a way to improve outcomes for minority undergraduate students
Medical Mystery: The President was Stricken on the Golf Course
Oct 26, 2017
Allan B. Schwartz, MD, a professor in the College of Medicine, authored an Oct. 26 “medical mystery” piece for The Philadelphia Inquirer about when President Dwight Eisenhower suffered a major heart attack on the golf course.
Drexel Pushes Next Generation of Urban Innovation 
Oct 26, 2017
Harris Steinberg, executive director of the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation and distinguished teaching professor in Westphal College, authored an Oct. 26 editorial for the Philadelphia Inquirer about Philadelphia's reputation as an urban laboratory, featuring the three newly selected Lindy Urban Innovation Fellows. On Oct. 27 Drexel Dialogues, a discussion series that will feature the Lindy Urban Innovation Fellows on Nov. 1, was featured in The Philadelphia Citizen.
Taking These Vitamins While You’re Pregnant May Lower Autism Risk
Oct 26, 2017
A study on the effect that multivitamin use during pregnancy has on autism with intellectual disabilities, researched by Elizabeth DeVilbiss, PhD, a graduate of the Dornsife School of Public Health, and Brian Lee, PhD, an associate professor in the school, was covered in an article in Reader's Digest Oct. 26.
Condensed Hiring Season Creates Challenges for Law Firms, Students
Oct 25, 2017
Donna Gerson, associate dean for career strategies in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in an Oct. 25 Philadelphia Business Journal article about the challenges of condensed hiring seasons for law students and firms alike.
Fewer Pa. Patients Die of Sepsis, But Report Says 6 Philly-Area Hospitals Struggle
Oct 25, 2017
Kevin F. D’Mello, MD, an assistant professor in the College of Medicine, was quoted in an Oct. 25 Philadelphia Inquirer story about a new state report showing that fewer patients are dying in Pennsylvania hospitals from 12 common conditions.
Here’s A List Of Climate-Change Deniers The EPA May Be Considering For Its ‘Red Team’ Debate
Oct 25, 2017
Robert Brulle, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in an Oct. 25 Huffington Post article about the assembly of climate change deniers considered for the EPA’s ‘Red Team’ debate.
The 100 Most Influential People in Philadelphia
Oct 23, 2017
President John Fry and Witnesses to Hunger Program Manager Michelle Taylor were featured on Philadelphia magazine’s list of the “100 Most Influential People in Philadelphia” in the publication’s November issue. President Fry was also quoted in the magazine’s editor’s note about the future of Philadelphia.
Title IX Compliance a Priority for Varsity Esports Programs
Oct 23, 2017
Ellen Staurowsky, EdD, a professor in the Center for Sport Management, was quoted in an Oct. 23 ESPN article on Title IX compliance for varsity esports programs.
Gerrymandering and the 2018 Elections: Advocates Ask Pa. Supreme Court to Use Rare Power
Oct 20, 2017
Tabatha Abu El-Haj, PhD, JD, an associate professor in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in an Oct. 20 Philadelphia Inquirer article about a suit by the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania to fast-forward court action on changing Pennsylvania’s congressional map — considered among the most distorted in the nation — before the important 2018 elections.
Mayor Kenney on Philly’s Amazon HQ2 Bid: We’re Going to Win This
Oct 20, 2017
President John Fry was quoted in several stories Oct. 19–20 about a Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia event that discussed the city’s bid for Amazon’s HQ2. The Philadelphia Inquirer, Bisnow, The Philadelphia Tribune, the Philadelphia Business Journal, CBS Philly, Philly Voice, Technically Philly and the Metro were among the media outlets that covered the event at the Barnes Foundation.
This Drexel Prof Has the Same Tip for Start-Ups and New College Grads: Get a Brand!
Oct 19, 2017
Ethan Bresnahan, an undergraduate in the LeBow College of Business, and Orly Zeewy, an adjunct faculty member in the Close School of Entrepreneurship, were quoted in an Oct. 19 Philadelphia Inquirer story about the importance of brand identity for start-up companies.
Clinician to Host Talk on Race and Trauma
Oct 19, 2017
Kenneth Hardy, PhD, professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was the focus of an Oct. 19 Royal Gazette (Bermuda) story on his upcoming return to the island to discuss race and trauma.
There’s No Virtue in Joining an Angry Mob
Oct 19, 2017
Paula Marantz Cohen, PhD, dean of Pennoni Honors College and distinguished professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, wrote an Oct. 19 Wall Street Journal opinion piece on the public's reaction to accusations of sexual assault against Harvey Weinstein.
This Drexel Prof has the Same tip for Start-ups and New College Grads: Get a Brand!
Oct 19, 2017
Ethan Bresnahan, an undergraduate in the LeBow College of Business, and Orly Zeewy, an adjunct faculty member in the Close School of Entrepreneurship, were quoted in an Oct. 19 Philadelphia Inquirer story about the importance of brand identity for start-up companies.
"Stop the Bleeding"
Oct 18, 2017
A study about the number Philadelphia students who enroll in college by Paul Harrington, PhD, a professor in the School of Education and director of the Center for Labor Markets and Policy, was mentioned in an Oct. 18 Philadelphia Citizen story.
Arizona Basketball Nets Big Bucks, Players Shortchanged
Oct 18, 2017
Ellen Staurowsky, EdD, a professor in the Center for Sport Management, was quoted in an Oct. 18 Arizona Sonora News article about the recent revelations from the FBI regarding massive payoffs in college basketball that ensnared Arizona and three other universities.
In Philly Galleries Now: Modern Photos of Caribbean Heritage, Meditations on Gettysburg, More
Oct 18, 2017
Drexel’s Pearlstein Gallery’s fall exhibit “The Expanded Caribbean: Contemporary Photography at the Crossroads” was featured in The Philadelphia Inquirer “In Philly galleries now” listing of exhibitions on Oct 18.
At the School District’s Newest High School, Students Will Also get an Associates Degree
Oct 18, 2017
A study about the number Philadelphia students who enroll in college by Paul Harrington, PhD, a professor in the School of Education and director of the Center for Labor Markets and Policy, was mentioned in an Oct. 18 Philadelphia Citizen story.
'Excellent’ Transportation Network Driving Force Behind Philly’s Pitch to Amazon
Oct 18, 2017
Drexel and Schuylkill Yards were mentioned in an Oct. 18 WHYY story about Philadelphia’s transportation network and whether it could accommodate an extra 50,000 commuters, in the case that Amazon comes to town.
Not Exactly Prime: Philly’s Taxing Business Environment Doesn’t Help Odds of Landing Amazon’s HQ2
Oct 18, 2017
Kevin Gillen, PhD, a senior research fellow in the Lindy Institute For Urban Innovation was quoted in an Oct. 18 Plan Philly story that was also featured on WHYY's website about how Philadelphia's taxing business environment may affect the city's bid for Amazon's HQ2. He was also quoted in a Philadelphia Inquirer story about SEPTA’s proposed Norristown High Speed Line extension to King of Prussia that was picked up by Bisnow.
Late Birth Linked to Risk of Autism with Intellectual Disability
Oct 18, 2017
Brian Lee, PhD, an associate professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in an Oct. 18 Spectrum News story on a study into the risk of autism with disability when babies are born later than their due dates.
'Little' Dinosaurs? Philly Exhibit is a Big Hit
Oct 18, 2017
The Academy of Natural Sciences was mentioned in an Oct. 18 Courier-Post story about the museum’s fall exhibit, “Tiny Titans: Dinosaur Eggs and Babies.”
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Oct 18, 2017
In Renters’ Market, Philly Landlords Cut Prices and Offer Enticements to Woo Tenants
Oct 17, 2017
Kevin Gillen, PhD, a senior research fellow in the Lindy Institute For Urban Innovation was quoted in an Oct. 17 WHYY/Newsworks.org about the cooling of Philadelphia's rental market.
Will Philadelphia Land Amazon HQ2? Moody's Likes City's Chances
Oct 17, 2017
President John Fry was mentioned in an Oct. 17 Morning Call (Allentown) story about a Moody’s Analytics report that ranked Philadelphia as the third most-ideal location of 65 it assessed for Amazon’s next headquarters. The story noted that if an additional category—geography—were included in Moody’s data driven analysis, Philadelphia would move to first place and Pittsburgh in second place.
How a Healthy Economy Can Shorten Life Spans
Oct 16, 2017
José Tapia Granados, PhD, a professor in College of Arts and Sciences, was mentioned in an Oct. 16 New York Times "The Upshot" story about the connection between the health of a nation's economy and the health of its people. Granados' work is part of a body of research that points to the trend that people living in a healthy economy tend to have a shorter lifespan.
Who Killed Cargo Shorts?
Oct 16, 2017
Joseph Hancock, PhD, a professor in Westphal College of Media Arts & Design was a guest on the podcast "Every Little Thing" from Gimlet Media on Oct. 16 discussing his dissertation on cargo shorts and the history of cargo shorts.
Environmental Risk Factors Affecting Autism Spectrum Disorder Rates
Oct 16, 2017
Craig Newschaffer, PhD, a professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health and director of the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, was interviewed for an Oct. 16 ReachMD podcast on environmental risk factors for autism.
Cap-and-trade is GOP's Next Best Step on Environmental Regulation
Oct 16, 2017
Alex Geisinger, JD, a professor in the Kline School of Law, authored an Oct. 16 op-ed in The Hill about options for replacing the Clean Power Plan.
Top Organizations at Next Generation Analytics to be Honored
Oct 15, 2017
Paul Jensen, PhD, interim dean of the LeBow College of Business, was quoted in an Oct. 15 Information Management story about LeBow’s annual "Analytics 50," a ranking that recognizes best practices and organizations using analytics to solve business challenges.
Wharton Teams Imagine What it Would Take to Lure Amazon
Oct 13, 2017
President John Fry was mentioned in an Oct. 13 Philadelphia Inquirer story about Wharton holding a case contest where students offered proposals intended to lure Amazon's next headquarters to Philadelphia. Fry has been a vocal advocate for the city as a site for the headquarters, both as a university president and as chair of the Chamber of Commerce.
Water Problems Persist Along Mariner East Pipeline Route Despite Court Intervention
Oct 12, 2017
David Velinsky, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences and vice president of Science at the Academy of Natural Sciences, was quoted in an Oct. 12 NPR StateImpact story about water problems that exist due to drilling related to the Mariner East pipeline construction.
Welcome to Trump's World of Religious Health Care
Oct 12, 2017
Robert Field, PhD, JD, a professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health and Kline School of Law, wrote an opinion piece for The Philadelphia Inquirer Oct. 12 that discusses the exemptions to providing contraceptive care that new directives from President Trump that will now allow.
Why are File Sizes Only Getting Bigger, Not Smaller?
Oct 11, 2017
Brian Stuart, PhD, an associate teaching professor in the College of Computing & Informatics, was interviewed for an Oct. 11 Philly Voice story about the size of files and storage devices.
Daniel Schidlow: Healing With The Immigrant Spirit
Oct 11, 2017
An Oct. 11 Al Dia story focused on Daniel Schidlow, MD, the Walter H. and Leonore Annenberg Dean of the College of Medicine, and his achievements.
5 Questions With an Expert in Healing the Most Painful of Injuries
Oct 10, 2017
Linwood R. Haith Jr., MD, an associate professor in the College of Medicine, was interviewed for an Oct. 5 Q&A in The Philadelphia Inquirer about burn treatment and prevention.
Why Dinosaurs Matter: A Conversation with Paleontologist Kenneth Lacovara
Oct 10, 2017
The Academy of Natural Sciences was mentioned in an Oct. 10 Geekadelphia story on an upcoming talk it will hold that features former Drexel scientist Kenneth Lacovera.
Flamenco Dancer Belen Maya Leads a Dance Class at Drexel University
Oct 10, 2017
Renowned flamenco dancer Belén Maya, who is serving as a scholar-in-residence in the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design this term, was featured in an Oct. 10 photo gallery on Philly.com.
Hospital Workers’ Pension Plan On Life Support
Oct 10, 2017
Norman Stein, JD, professor in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in an Oct. 10 Rhode Island Public Radio story on a pension fund for hospital workers that appears to be running out of money.
The Myths Behind Winter Weather Forecasting
Oct 9, 2017
Jason Weintraub, Entomology collection manager at the Academy of Natural Sciences, was quoted in an Oct. 9 KYW-TV (CBS-3) story on a myth about woolly bear caterpillars and winter weather prediction.
From Norway, Pennsylvania's Prisons Appear Cruel and Unusual
Oct 7, 2017
Jordan Hyatt, Phd, JD, an assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was featured in an Oct. 7 Philadelphia Inquirer article about a Norwegian delegation’s visit to five Pennsylvania prisons this week, which Hyatt organized. The exchange was meant to provide both technical advice and big-picture perspective for Philadelphia’s prisons and the ways they can become more progressive.
Could Science Be the Key to Stemming Gun Violence?
Oct 6, 2017
John Rich, PhD, professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health and co-director of the Center for Nonviolence and Social Justice, was quoted in an Oct. 6 Philadelphia Inquirer story about the need for research into gun violence and injuries.
Employment Goes Negative In Month Fraught With Hurricanes
Oct 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 Oct. 6 InsideSources story about structural unemployment and the negative job growth in the economy, likely due to the recent string of hurricanes.
Autism Risk Significantly Reduced in Women Who Take Prenatal Vitamins, New Research Discovers
Oct 6, 2017
Elizabeth DeVilbiss, PhD, a graduate of the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in an Oct. 6 Newsweek story on her study looking into the way multivitamin use during pregnancy is tied to a decrease in autism risk in children. Brian Lee, PhD, associate professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in an Oct. 8 PhillyVoice story on the study that also quoted DeVilbiss.
Drexel Point Guard Kurk Lee Playing for his Family
Oct 6, 2017
Head Men’s Basketball Coach Zach Spiker and sophomore Kurk Lee, were quoted in an Oct. 3 Philadelphia Inquirer feature about Lee, who is Drexel’s starting point guard and comes from a family of successful basketball players.
Managing Distress in the Aftermath of a Shooting
Oct 6, 2017
Argie Allen, PhD, director of clinical training in the Couples and Family Therapy program of the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was interviewed for an Oct. 3 WTXF-TV (FOX-29) story about how to deal with the trauma of an event like the Las Vegas shooting.
Prenatal Multivitamins Linked to Lower Autism Risk
Oct 5, 2017
A study by Elizabeth DeVilbiss, PhD, a graduate of the Dornsife School of Public Health,and Brian Lee, PhD, associate professor in the school, was featured in an Oct. 5 Chicago Tribune story about how multivitamin use during pregnancy is tied to a decrease in autism risk in children. The story continued to circulate in ABC affiliates across the country including KFSN-TV (abc-Fresno, Calif.), KEYT-TV (abc-Santa Barbara, Calif.) and WKEF-TV (abc-Dayton, Ohio).
The One News Story This Philly Pediatrician Wants to Keep in the Headlines
Oct 4, 2017
Daniel R. Taylor, DO, an associate professor in the College of Medicine, authored an Oct. 4 opinion piece for The Philadelphia Inquirer on the importance of reviving the national conversation about teen suicide.
Inside the Fight to Get Recovery Housing on Temple’s Campus
Oct 4, 2017
The Haven at Drexel, a residential and extended recovery community for students with substance use issues, was mentioned in an Oct. 4 Billy Penn story about university-subsidized recovery housing.
Flamenco Dancer Belén Maya to Perform One-Woman Show
Oct 4, 2017
Belén Maya a Rankin Scholar in Residence at Drexel’s Westphal College was included in a Oct. 4 Philly Voice article about her performance “ROMNIA” on Oct. 13 and Oct. 14 in the URBN Center Black Box Theater.
Drexel-Made Sitcom 'Off Campus' Airs on CW57 This Weekend
Oct 4, 2017
Andrew Susskind, director of the TV Production and Media Management program in the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was quoted in an Oct. 4 Philadelphia Inquirer story about “Off Campus,” the Drexel student-produced sitcom that airs this weekend on the CW Philly 57.
After Las Vegas shootings: What Do We Tell the Kids?
Oct 3, 2017
Yasmine Awais, assistant clinical professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was interviewed for an Oct. 3 Philadelphia Inquirer Q&A on how to talk to children about traumatic events such as the Las Vegas shooting.
Drexel Doctor 'Not Familiar With Any Medical Evidence' Behind White House Push for New Abortion Limits
Oct 3, 2017
Lamar Ekbladh, MD, a professor in the College of Medicine, was quoted in an Oct. 3 Philly Voice story about the lack of scientific evidence to support a House bill that would ban abortion after 20 weeks.
WKDU Announces 14th Annual Electronic Music Marathon
Oct 2, 2017
Drexel’s student radio station WKDU-FM was featured in an Oct. 2 post on WXPN-Radio (88.5-FM)’s “The Key” blog about its 86-hour electronic music marathon that will raise money for Philly AIDS Thrift this weekend.
Supreme Court To Hear Arguments On Partisan Redistricting
Oct 2, 2017
Lisa Tucker, JD, an associate professor in the Kline School of Law, spoke with KYW Newsradio (1060-AM) on Oct. 2 about the Supreme Court’s upcoming arguments on partisan redistricting or gerrymandering.
Psychologist Discusses How People Try To Process Las Vegas Shooting
Oct 2, 2017
Ebony White, PhD, assistant clinical professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was a featured guest on KYW-TV (CBS-3)'s evening broadcast Oct. 2 to talk about how to deal with emotions felt after the Las Vegas shooting.
111 Iconic Objects That Defined the Last Century of Fashion, According to New York’s MoMA
Oct 2, 2017
Items in the Robert & Penny Fox Historic Costume Collection were featured in a Oct. 2 Quartz article about iconic objects that have defined the last century of fashion, according to New York's Museum of Modern Art.
Winter Is Coming. What If Roads And Runways Could De-Ice Themselves?
Oct 1, 2017
Research by Yaghoob Farnam, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Engineering, about making roads that can de-ice themselves, was featured on NPR’s “All Tech Considered” blog on Oct. 1. The story was picked up by a number of NPR affiliates across the country, including New Hampshire Public Radio, Texas Public Radio, Georgia Public Radio Network, Alabama Public Radio and WNYC-Radio (New York).

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