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This portrait of Anthony J. Drexel was painted by Josef Bergenthal circa 1890 and is displayed in the University’s Main Building. Image courtesy the Drexel Founding Collection.

A Venn Diagram of Blue and Gold: ‘The Gilded Age’ and Drexel University

The HBO show mentions and references the Drexel family, and one of its lead actresses is connected to Drexel University’s founder.

Prawat Nagvajara cross-country skiing in 2025.

From Drexel to the Olympics: The Legacy of Thailand’s First Winter Olympian

A corkboard full of colorful post-in notes uner the sign "The Philadelphia Challenge."

Turn Happy Places and Memories into a Happy New Year

Lakin Casey, left, president of EcoReps, and Lila Woods, EcoRep student, at one of the hydration stations on the University City Campus. Photo credit: Bo Solomon.

Drexel’s Hydration Stations Cut Plastic Waste and Costs

Philadelphia Films With Drexel University Cameos

Five students in front of University Crossings

Drexel University Receives Higher Education Excellence and Distinction (HEED) Award for Its Culture of Belonging

Two hands, each holding a speech bubble in a split screen. One is filled with questions marks and the other is filled with periods.

New Research Recommendations for Supporting Autistic Adults to Ensure Their Communication Success

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‘Too Much Going On’: Autistic Adults Overwhelmed by Nonverbal Social Cues

Wall containing posters and a TV screen with "The Philadelphia Challenge"

‘The Philadelphia Challenge’ is Ready for You

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