2020

December
- Drexel Deans Look Back at 2020 — Part One
  
  December 16, 2020
  After a tumultuous year of change and uncertainty, deans from the University’s colleges and schools reflected on what happened and what they’ve learned.
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November
- Graduate Students Lend a Helping Hand With Pandemic-Era Remote Learning
  
  November 30, 2020
  
  Two graduate students tell DrexelNow about their experience participating in the Graduate College’s Remote Course Facilitator program, in which they aid faculty and students in the remote learning environment and gain valuable contacts and insight along the way.
  
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- Drexel-Funded Research Examines Racial Equity On and Off Campus
  
  November 09, 2020
  The University supported 22 projects focused on societal challenges in communities and within Drexel itself.
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September
- School of Education Helps to Create Pipeline of Black Male Teachers in Philadelphia
  
  September 21, 2020
  In Pennsylvania, only four percent of educators are Black. A new partnership between Drexel University’s School of Education, Boys’ Latin of Philadelphia Charter School, and the Center for Black Educator Development aims to train and prepare Black men for careers as teachers in Philadelphia.
  
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August
- Drexel Researchers Receive Funding for Racial Equity Projects
  
  August 31, 2020
  
  Just over $100,000 was awarded to 22 faculty and professional staff through Drexel's Rapid Response Research & Development Fund.
  
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- Drexel and TEACH PA Scholarship Helps Early Childhood Educators Earn Degree and Avoid Debt
  
  August 07, 2020
  
  Drexel University's partnership with the TEACH Pennsylvania Scholarship from the the Pennsylvania Child Care Association is helping teachers at childcare centers across the state earn teacher certification without having to take out loans and other debt to pay for their education.
  
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July
- ‘Paws’itive Art Contest Digs Up Art by Drexel Dragons
  
  July 14, 2020
  Drexel’s therapy dogs recently announced the winners of their springtime competition — and the entries were really “fetch”ing.
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June
- Drexel’s College-level Commencement Ceremonies Go Virtual
  
  June 15, 2020
  
  Though forced to celebrate from afar this year, the University’s colleges and schools created diverse, robust and meaningful virtual celebrations for their 2020 graduates
  
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- How did Drexel Adapt Courses for Remote Teaching and Learning This Spring?
  
  June 08, 2020
  The classroom experience was different this term, but faculty found creative and innovative ways to translate the physical learning environment digitally for students, with the help of colleagues and professional staff members from across the University.
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- 20 Thoughts from the Drexel University Class of 2020
  
  June 08, 2020
  
  The Class of 2020 is an historic one. Here are their thoughts during graduation week.
  
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May
- Special Scholarship Offer for Drexel University's Class of 2020
  
  May 27, 2020
  To support our graduating undergraduate seniors during a challenging economy and job market brought on by COVID-19, Drexel University is offering a one-time scholarship opportunity. Any Drexel undergraduate senior, on campus or online, who is graduating in the 2019-2020 Academic Year (Fall 2019 through Summer 2020) will be eligible for a scholarship covering 50 percent of the tuition cost (excluding fees) for any participating Drexel graduate program.
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April
- How Steinbright Continues to Support the Drexel Student Job Search From a Distance
  
  April 27, 2020
  Things have changed since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, including how students connect with potential employers and the outlook for college labor market the Class of 2020 will soon enter into. Fortunately, Steinbright professionals are still here with the tips and resources Dragons need to succeed.
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- At Drexel, Community Comes Together as Dragons Stay Apart
  
  April 08, 2020
  While the COVID-19 pandemic runs its course, Drexel continues to innovate and promote research, scholarship and well-being.
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March
- A Special Message From Dean Hammrich
  
  March 19, 2020
  
  The COVID-19 pandemic has caused dramatic changes in our everyday lives. Dr. Penny Hammrich, Dean and Distinguished University Professor has this special message with students.
  
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February
- New School of Education Lab Serves as a Hub of Knowledge and Innovation in Early Childhood Education
  
  February 13, 2020
  Educators, students, researchers, parents, and stakeholders in the field of Early Childhood Education can now exchange ideas and best practices at the recently dedicated “Lisa and John McNichol, BS ’74, PhD ’79 Early Childhood Education Lab.”
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January
- Where Do We Want Drexel To Be in 10 Years?
  
  January 22, 2020
  Starting this month, the committee working on Drexel’s new 10-Year Strategic Plan will begin meeting with colleges and schools to seek input on how Drexel should navigate the upcoming crucial decade.
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- Faculty Highlights: Recent Grants and Awards
  
  January 16, 2020
  Read all about the sponsored research and major gifts and recognition that were recently received by faculty — like two Drexel professors who were awarded fellows of the National Academies of Inventors.
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