Drexel University

Drexel Medical School

Drexel University is rolling out a 3-year medical degree program to help address the shortage of primary care doctors

Philadelphia 250

175 years ago, the world's first medical college for women graduated its inaugural class in Philly

Women's Medical College of Pennsylvania

Since affirmative action ended, Philly universities have actually enrolled more Black students

College diversity affirmative action

Drexel scientists discover a 'beneficial use for mosquitoes for the first time'

Drexel Mosquitoes 3D Printing

Drexel student arrested for alleged threat against Utah university where Charlie Kirk was killed

Drexel Threat Utah

Drexel students create 'happiness map' of Philadelphia's most joyful places

happiness rittenhouse square

Drexel and Salus universities finalize merger after two-year process

drexel salus merger

Food rescue nonprofit, which has helped feed 10 million people, faces 'tornado scenario' with federal funding cuts

sharing excess

Drexel, West Chester universities join program that helps veterans become nurses

Drexel Veterans Nurses

Author Kurt Vonnegut's rarely seen drawings are on display at Drexel

Kurt Vonnegut Art

Wonder Food Hall approaches big rollout in Philly area, with 7 of 10 locations set to open in next couple months

Wonder Food Hall

New Temple President John Fry lays out goals, including expanding in Center City

John Fry Temple

Drexel administrator charged for alleged drunken confrontation with police inside SEPTA station

Drexel Administrator Charged

Fine Wine & Good Spirits to open store at Schuylkill Yards development in University City

FWGS University City

Olympic rower from Kennett Square proposes to girlfriend on 'Today' show

Drexel promises to 'respond more effectively' to antisemitism after federal probe

Drexel antisemitism agreement

Denis O’Brien named interim president of Drexel following John Fry's departure for Temple

Denis O'Brien Drexel interim president

Temple University names Drexel's John Fry as its next president

John Fry Temple

University of the Arts

Philly colleges offer benefits to displaced University of the Arts students who are looking to transfer

UArts students

Pro-Palestine protesters depart Drexel encampment following police order

Drexel Palestine Encampment

Drexel resumes in-person classes after university calls on pro-Palestinian encampment to disband

Drexel university encampment

Pro-Palestinian encampment set up on Drexel University campus

drexel university encampment

Dinner at Academy of Natural Sciences to show how your eating habits can reduce climate change

Carbon Neutral Dinner

Drexel plans new 'front lawn' to replace demolished dorms in University City

Drexel Lawn Park

Screen time for babies, toddlers may harm their abilities to process the world around them, Drexel researchers say

Baby Screen Time

SEPTA's 30th Street subway station to be renamed after Drexel University

SEPTA Drexel Station

Drexel University added to list of schools under federal investigation for alleged discrimination

Drexel discrimination investigation

Three players who stood out at the Big 5 Classic

Flannel Fest, park cleanups and an ice rink: Your weekend guide to things to do

Weekend guide ice rink

350-million-year-old fossil discovered by Drexel researcher on display in new exhibit at Academy of Natural Sciences

academy of natural sciences Tiktaalik roseae fossil

Drexel student who sank half-court shot to win $10,000 says 'the ball just felt right' in his hands

Drexel Student Basketball

New Drexel institute will let business students invest in real estate

Drexel Real Estate

Temple, Penn among Philly-area colleges that fared well in U.S. News rankings with revamped formula

Tempe University rankings

History of Philly's Electric Factory to be displayed in upcoming Drexel exhibit

Electric Factory Drexel

New Fishtown mural will highlight Philadelphia's birds

jane kim mural arts

See creepy-crawlies up close during Bug Fest at Drexel's Academy of Natural Sciences

bug fest

Drexel University basketball player found dead on campus

Terrence Butler Drexel

Why do dieters so often regain weight? Drexel, Penn researchers join national study to find better answers

Diet Weight Gain

PAFA exhibit the first to display items from Philly's former history museum

Atwater Kent Collection

Mike's BBQ to change ownership after five years in South Philly

Mike's BBQ new owner

Drexel, Salus move forward with university merger plan

Drexel Salus University Merger

Drexel, Salus are eyeing joining forces of the colleges' health sciences programs

Drexel Salus University Affiliation

Drexel University teams up with Urban Outfitters to provide hands-on design experience for fashion students

drexel university urban outfitters urbn

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