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Drexel's School of Education celebrated the launch of the ALLIED Hub on Friday 10/16.This new literacy initiative and it...
10/17/2026

Drexel's School of Education celebrated the launch of the ALLIED Hub on Friday 10/16.

This new literacy initiative and its physical space on campus are supported by significant investments and collaboration from a broad network of supporters, national literacy experts and community partners. Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Education notified Drexel that its School of Education in the College of Arts and Sciences had been awarded a $3.3 million Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED) Grant.

Thank you Mayor .

Drexel University's MFA in Creative Writing program welcomed St. Rita's Amazing Traveling Bookstore and Textual Apotheca...
10/15/2026

Drexel University's MFA in Creative Writing program welcomed St. Rita's Amazing Traveling Bookstore and Textual Apothecary to campus this week!

Owned and operated by Rita Collins, Saint Rita's has earned national attention for its unique mission of bringing books directly to readers through a mobile bookstore housed in a customized van. During its visit to Drexel, students, faculty, staff and members of the public had the opportunity to browse and purchase books directly from the traveling bookstore.

The visit was part of the Drexel MFA in Creative Writing First-Year Residency, an immersive educational experience that combines literary craft with hands-on professional development. Drexel's low-residency MFA is distinguished by its emphasis on experiential learning and direct engagement with the publishing industry, connecting students with authors, agents, editors, publishers and other literary professionals.

Thinking about visiting Drexel? 💙🐉Join us for an Undergraduate Open House to explore our campus, connect with current st...
10/14/2026

Thinking about visiting Drexel? 💙🐉

Join us for an Undergraduate Open House to explore our campus, connect with current students and faculty, learn how our renowned co-op program prepares students for successful careers, and discover what life in Philadelphia is all about.

Register today through the link below!

https://drexel.edu/admissions/visit-tours/undergraduate-events/open-houses

Can berries help prevent some early symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease? During his summer research in the STAR Scholars pro...
10/13/2026

Can berries help prevent some early symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease?

During his summer research in the STAR Scholars program, Navneeth Nalajala, biological sciences ’30, found some early evidence that some solvents extracted from goji berries can kill 'cutibacterium acnes,' which cause early symptoms of the disease. It’s a relatively new area of research, and one that he hopes to continue working in throughout his time at Drexel.

Nalajala is a BS/MD student, meaning that he will complete his four years of undergrad at the College of Arts and Sciences and then go on to Drexel’s College of Medicine for another four years. He’s already been involved in research and jumped at the opportunity to do STAR.

“I think the most interesting thing that I loved was talking with my peers, because we’re all in the same boat, all trying to find something new,” Nalajala said. “A lot of times when my project wasn’t working or I had questions, I would turn to my peers in the lab, and they were able to help because a lot of things cross over.”

Read more about the STAR Scholars' summer studies: https://drexel.edu/pennoni/news-events/news/2026/September/STAR-showcase-2026/

Drexel's Department of Physics is celebrating this year's Nobel Prize in Physics, which recognized Francis Halzen for hi...
10/09/2026

Drexel's Department of Physics is celebrating this year's Nobel Prize in Physics, which recognized Francis Halzen for his work on the IceCube Neutrino Observatory!

Professor Naoko Kurahashi Neilson, PhD, has been an integral part of the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and its major discoveries for much of her career. Together with Teaching Professor Christina Love, PhD, and generations of PhD students, postdoctoral researchers and undergraduates, she has helped to make Drexel’s Department of Physics an important part of IceCube’s scientific research.

Pictured is the current Drexel Ice Cube team.

🏆 Nobel Prize-winning science, with Drexel University at its core! For much of her career, Professor of Physics Naoko Ku...
10/09/2026

🏆 Nobel Prize-winning science, with Drexel University at its core! For much of her career, Professor of Physics Naoko Kurahashi Neilson, PhD has been an integral part of the IceCube Neutrino Observatory, whose discoveries earned recognition this week through the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics. Kurahashi Neilson's work has helped establish Drexel Physics as a key contributor to groundbreaking research that is transforming our understanding of the universe.

Congratulations! Read more on the Drexel News Blog. https://newsblog.drexel.edu/2026/10/07/a-nobel-prize-for-icecube-drexel-physicists-reflect-on-the-science-and-what-comes-next/

As part of its commitment to civic engagement, Drexel encourages all eligible members of the University community to bec...
10/08/2026

As part of its commitment to civic engagement, Drexel encourages all eligible members of the University community to become registered voters, educated and engaged citizens, and active supporters of the candidate of their choice.

The 2026 General Election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 3, in all states.

Thank you for being a voter!

For five weeks during the summer, Drexel’s School of Education hosts a transitional Pre-K to Kindergarten program at the...
10/07/2026

For five weeks during the summer, Drexel’s School of Education hosts a transitional Pre-K to Kindergarten program at the Samuel Powel School in Philadelphia to help preschoolers transition into the atmosphere of a kindergarten classroom. Drexel’s teacher education students use this summer program opportunity to develop as teachers and craft their own lessons and activities.

This year, 37 soon-to-be-kindergarteners got to spend time in real classroom settings getting to know their future classmates, getting familiar with routines, and doing both social-emotional learning and literacy/math review. Read more about their experience: https://drexel.edu/soe/about/News/2026/October/inside-the-kindergarten-summer-program-samuel-powel-school/

A beautiful day for a balloon launch! As an example of its dedication to experiential learning, Drexel camera crews capt...
10/06/2026

A beautiful day for a balloon launch! As an example of its dedication to experiential learning, Drexel camera crews capture the College of Arts and Sciences Physics Department launching high altitude balloons into the atmosphere.
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Maryann Mingrino ’21 is motivated by helping people. Seeing her clients eventually go to university, get a job and have ...
10/06/2026

Maryann Mingrino ’21 is motivated by helping people. Seeing her clients eventually go to university, get a job and have a full life is what keeps her going every day.

Mingrino earned her BS in criminology and justice studies at Drexel University in 2021, followed by her MS in justice, law and criminology at American University in 2023. She currently works for Family Support Line Children's Advocacy Center as an advocate, helping victims on the journey to getting justice and building a better life.

“My Drexel experience was helpful in managing clients’ understanding of what the criminal justice system does and what it is truly like, because through our coursework, we saw it firsthand,” she explained.

Read more about Mingrino's work: https://drexel.edu/coas/news-events/news/2026/October/catching-up-with-maryann-mingrino/

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