September

Dr. Rafael L. Bras Named Recipient of the 2010 Anthony J. Drexel Exceptional Achievement Award Dr Rafael L Bras Named Recipient of the 2010 Anthony J Drexel Exceptional Achievement Award
Bras’s research in the civil engineering subfields of hydrology and hydroclimatology has contributed to solving important societal problems by describing and forecasting floods and precipitation.
Drexel and the University of Pittsburgh Partner to Train Public Health Professionals
To ensure public health professionals are well-trained to meet Pennsylvania’s diverse health needs, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded the two schools $3.2 million.
Sloan Consortium Honors Drexel with Excellence in Online Education Award
The Sloan Consortium (Sloan-C) announced that Drexel has been selected to receive the 2010 Sloan Consortium Award for Excellence in Institution-Wide Online Education.
Drexel Exhibition to Feature 100 Chinese Dragon Snuff Bottles Drexel Exhibition to Feature 100 Chinese Dragon Snuff Bottles
100 Chinese Dragon snuff bottles will be on display in the University’s Rincliffe Gallery from September 20 through November 30, 2010.
Drexel Named to Top 200 Universities Worldwide by Times Higher Education
Times Higher Education, the United Kingdom’s most authoritative source of information about higher education, named Drexel one of the top 200 universities worldwide.
Drexel Receives Green Power Award at Annual PennFuture Luncheon
The University received the award for leadership in energy efficiency and for creating My Green Cube to help encourage efficiency, recycling, reduction and re-use.
Drexel to Assist in Providing Low-Income Residents with Broadband Access
Philadelphia Freedom Rings led by The Urban Affairs Coalition, received an $11.8 million grant to provide Internet access, computers, and training to Philadelphia low-income residents and small businesses.
Hospitality Management Alumna to Appear on The Next Iron Chef Hospitality Management Alumna to Appear on The Next Iron Chef
Alumna Celina Tio, a 1992 graduate, has been selected to appear on the Food Network’s “The Next Iron Chef.” The show premieres Oct. 3.
Champion for Racial Justice Cornel West Keynote Speaker at Diversity Conference Champion for Racial Justice Cornel West Keynote Speaker at Diversity Conference
West will deliver the keynote address at the 2010 Pennsylvania Diversity and Leadership Conference to be held at Drexel.
A Personal Librarian For Every Drexel Freshman
Students can go to their personal librarian to learn about the information resources.