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Inspired by Close School of Entrepreneurship courses, Drexel students founded Meddibia to develop innovative software to address the challenges posed by paper-based medical records. They plan to use the winnings from the Drexel Startups Fund Competition to enhance their software and expand their reach.

MEDDIBIA: A Close School Startup Transforming Healthcare | Starter's Review The global healthcare landscape is marked by disparities, particularly in developing nations. The lack of robust electronic medical record systems is a critical issue, hindering efficient patient care and disease management. Recognizing this gap, a team of Drexel University students founded MEDDIBIA...

Join The Lower Merion Historical Society on Sept. 15 for the dedication of a Pennsylvania historical marker honoring a family of trailblazing women.

Dr. Hannah E Longshore, a member of the first class to graduate from the Women's Medical College in 1852, was the first woman physician to practice medicine
in Pennsylvania.

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Women of Idenlea Estate: State Historical Marker Dedication Women of Idenlea Estate: State Historical Marker Dedication 2024-09-15     14:00:00 In the late 19th and early 20th century, Bala Cynwyd was home to a family of remarkable women whose contributions to the causes of abolition of slavery, women's rights, suffrage, and women in medicine deserve lon...

Happy National Dog Day from Java the Drexel Therapy Dog!

Drexel University Men's Lacrosse alum Liam Quinn's story is one of courage and compassion; through the Be The Match program, he gave the ultimate gift—the gift of life.
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Drexel Lacrosse Graduate Gives Gift of Life Through Be The Match - Drexel University Athletics When Josh Trombley was an undergraduate at Drexel in the late 1990's, he played in a lot of memorable games as his team won 12 games his senior year. He prob...

This year marks the 10th anniversary of DUBAC Philly and to celebrate, we’re getting to know its members!

In celebration of , Caroline L, Mitchell, ‘07, former Chair of DUBAC Development Fund Committee, reflects on the importance of giving back to causes important to you, "Giving back in any way that you can as an individual and joining forces with others who support the same mission is extremely powerful in creating change for future generations. I would want a potential DUBAC member to come to an event to experience this wonderful connection of Drexel Black Alumni because to be present is to understand and know the impact that we can have on the University and the relational impact that DUBAC has on our lives as individuals and as a group."

The Cooperative Education Awards celebrate the continued success of our Drexel Dragons' co-op experiences, join us in celebrating the 2024 award winners!

Cooperative Education Awards The Cooperative Education Awards celebrate the continued success of our Drexel Dragons' co-op experiences. These awards are given to students, employers, and faculty/professional staff for outstanding work in the cooperative education program. 

Celebrate the art of photography with Gravy Studio + Gallery, founded by Drexel alumni Emma Stern, Katie Tackman, and Benjamin Riley!

Join them on September 7th at Cherry Street Pier for the 20/20 Photo Festival—a vibrant showcase of local talent, including rising Drexel seniors.

https://www.2020photofestival.org/

Drexel's Pearlstein Gallery is showcasing "Cey Adams, Departure: 40 Years of Art and Design," a retrospective exhibition featuring over 60 pieces by the graffiti artist and Def Jam Recordings' founding creative director.

The exhibition, running until Oct. 5, highlights Adams' influential role in hip-hop and pop culture through a diverse collection of art, including graffiti, street art, and collaborations with global brands.

Drexel’s Pearlstein Gallery Presents Retrospective of Cey Adams, Graffiti Artist, and Def Jam Recordings Founding Creative Director The Leonard Pearlstein Gallery of Drexel University’s Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, in collaboration with Mural Arts Philadelphia, will present the career-spanning work of Cey Adams, a New York-based visionary artist working at the forefront of design, culture, innovation, an...

Great to catch up with our Denver at Henry’s Tavern last week!

Alumni from the Tau Epsilon Phi Fraternity gathered in Colts Neck, NJ last month for their 25th Annual Golf Outing.

Forever Dragon and Olympic gold medalist, Justin Best, proposed to his girlfriend on TODAY with more than 2,700 yellow roses — and with the Eiffel Tower in the background. Congratulations Justin and Lainey!

Olympian rower Justin Best surprises girlfriend with proposal on live TV: ‘I got the gold and the girl’ The gold medalist proposed with more than 2,700 yellow roses — and with the Eiffel Tower in the background.

Celebrating National Sandcastle Day by turning the iconic Main Building into a beachy masterpiece.

Congratulations to Justin Best ’19 and on winning gold in the US men’s four at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games! 🥇
This is the first Olympic medal won by a Drexel Dragon in school history and the first gold medal for the US men’s four in 64 years.

Justin Best ’19 is rowing for Team USA in his second Olympic Games and will race for medals in the final on Thursday!

Former Dragon Rowing in 2024 Paris Olympic Games Justin Best ’19 is rowing for Team USA in his second Olympic Games in a row.

In conclusion to a select number of Drexel 100 inductees, we would like to congratulate Mr. Andrew J. Pennoni on his induction into the Class of 2024!

We loved seeing some of our Jersey City alumni at last night's meetup at Smorgasbar!

Another warm welcome for a inductee Class of 2024 is to Dr. Helen Meeks Horstmann!

Pennoni Honors College student Emily Woodland, BS/MS biomedical engineering '27 and alumna Maura Jervis, custom-designed major in sustainable product development '16, spoke about their experiences as Dragons on two recent episodes of the "College Matters, Alma Matters" podcast.

https://bit.ly/3yfgA9f

Congratulating Dr. John J. Degnan on his induction into the Class of 2024!

An exciting welcome to Dr. Faith Dyson-Washington on her induction into the Class of 2024!

Happy World Emoji Day 😃 Our favorite emoji is the Dragon Statue! What is your favorite emoji? 🐉

The University’s Board of Trustees has appointed Denis P. O’Brien as interim president of the University. O’Brien, a former executive of the Exelon Corporation, has served on Drexel’s board for 20 years and currently chairs its Buildings and Property Committee.

Drexel Names Trustee and Area Business Leader Denis P. O'Brien Interim President Drexel University’s Board of Trustees has appointed Denis P. O’Brien interim president of the University effective today. O’Brien, a former executive of the Exelon Corporation, has served on Drexel’s board for 20 years and currently chairs its Buildings and Property Committee. O’Brien’s ...

Congratulations on your induction into the Class of 2024, Dr. Mariell Jessup!

An exciting welcome to Patricia McCaul for her induction into the Class of 2024!

John Fry announced in a July 3 message that he will be stepping down this year. He will provide transitional leadership until the Board of Trustees has appointed a new president, at which point he will assume responsibilities as Temple University's president. A search committee will be formed soon.

A Message from Drexel President John Fry on Concluding His Tenure at Drexel President John Fry sent a message to the Drexel community about his decision to conclude his tenure as Drexel's president.

Congratulating Lebow alum Leonard A. Comma on his induction into the 100 Class of 2024!

Happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸

Lt. Robert Schwalbenberg, United States Navy is a Drexel University College of Engineering graduate of the 2015 class. Lt. Schwalbenberg is assigned to the USS INDIANA (SSN 789) where he currently serves as the Navigator and Operations Officer. "Our submarine just recently came back from Operation Ice Camp that took place from March 10 -21. I joined the Navy via the Navy Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate (NUPOC) program in April of 2013 and was commissioned from Officers Candidate School (OCS) in September of 2015." Congratulations to our Dragon in the Artic, Lt. Robert Schwalbenberg!