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Sustainability News

    • Academy Receives Renewal of National Museum Accreditation

      December 07, 2011

      The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University has been awarded a renewal of its accreditation by the American Association of Museums (AAM). AAM accreditation is a widely recognized seal of approval that brings national recognition to a museum for meeting and often exceeding the standards and best practices of the museum field.

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    • New Chair of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University

      December 02, 2011

      The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University announced the election of a new chair of its governing board and three new trustees from Drexel.

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    • Joseph Hughes Named Drexel Engineering Dean

      November 30, 2011

      Drexel University has named Dr. Joseph B. Hughes, the Karen and John Huff School chair and professor of civil, environmental and materials science engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology, as dean of the University’s College of Engineering. Drexel President John A. Fry has announced that Hughes will begin his tenure at Drexel on January 15, 2012.

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    • Zipcar and Drexel Partner

      November 28, 2011

      Drexel University has partnered with Zipcar, Inc., the world’s leading car-sharing network, to offer a Zipcar car-sharing program on campus. The cost-effective and convenient transportation option is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to all students ages 18 and older, as well as faculty and professional staff members.

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    • Smart House wins NOVA Award

      October 13, 2011

      The Drexel Smart House has been selected by the World Green Energy Symposium (WGES) to receive a 2011 NOVA Award during the third annual symposium from October 19 – 21 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia. The Smart House was nominated in the Educational Case Study category for its student-led, multidisciplinary approach to developing a sustainable model for urban residential living and entrepreneurial innovation.

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    • PA Treasury Campus Energy Efficiency Fund

      October 05, 2011

      State Treasurer Rob McCord unveiled at Drexel an innovative financing opportunity that will help Pennsylvania colleges and universities cut utility costs through job-creating energy efficiency improvements that will also contribute to a cleaner environment. Drexel is the first institution to participate.

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    • The Academy of Natural Sciences and Drexel Announce Historic Affiliation

      May 19, 2011

      The collaboration will further Philadelphia’s reputation as a leader in the Natural and Environmental Sciences; The Pew Charitable Trusts Announces $1 million grant

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