News Briefs

The damaging effects of extreme weather have prompted Drexel, the University of Pennsylvania and Villanova University to establish... Read More

In May, Drexel opened the Lockheed Martin Launchpad to foster innovation and strengthen ties between the University and... Read More

If students could polish their conversational French skills, learn about West African culture, explore racial justice issues from diverse viewpoints, sample plantains and forge friendships with University City neighbors in one class, would they sign up? Read More

Memories of Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin and the sounds that influenced music for generations come roaring back through Electrified: 50 Years of Electric Factory. Read More

As a therapy dog in training at Drexel, Mocha Latte has ambitions of helping exam takers alleviate stress and anxiety. But when a cohort of MFA students on the cusp of graduating sought an audience with the Cane Corso, Therapy Dog Program Coordinator Janine Erato saw an opportunity. Read More

With a coveted Drexel basketball scholarship at its heart, what’s not to love about “Somewhere in Queens,” a feature film set in Philadelphia that marked actor Ray Romano’s directorial debut? Read More

Urban Outfitters’ apprentice program will open doors for aspiring fashion designers. Urban Outfitters Inc. and the Antoinette Westphal... Read More

Drexel has launched pilot programs with Peirce College to help adult and nontraditional learners prepare for high-demand jobs and to ready a diverse pipeline of talent for the region’s employers. Read More