Drexel University
Drexel University is a private research institution founded in 1891 by financier Anthony J. Drexel. It is renowned for its cooperative education program, which integrates academic study with professional experience.
As a comprehensive R1 research university, Drexel offers over 200 degree programs across various disciplines, including engineering, business, medicine, and the arts.
The university is committed to innovation, entrepreneurship, and preparing students for success in a rapidly changing world
Address: 3141 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: (215) 895-2000
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How to Plan a Philadelphia Food Weekend, Starting With Where You Stay
Philadelphia has spent the last few years quietly turning into one of the country’s most exciting places to eat, writes Regan Stephens for Bon Appétit. The accolades have piled…
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How South Philly Robotics Company Exyn Technologies Is Redefining Autonomous Navigation
Deep underground, where GPS signals die and human workers risk their lives mapping tunnels by hand, a South Philadelphia robotics company has found its footing,…
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Drexel University Made History in 1983 by Requiring Every Student to Have a Personal Computer
In 1983, Drexel University launched a first-of-its-kind partnership with Apple, requiring all students to have access to a personal computer, writes Alissa Falcone for Drexel…
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Mussels Have Potential to Transform Philadelphia’s Waterways Permanently
A first-of-its-kind project by the Philadelphia Water Department is working on reintroducing native freshwater mussels into Philadelphia’s waterways to help improve water quality, writes Cari…
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Wawa Shelves Shelfless, All-Digital Store at Drexel University
Wawa has made a “business decision” to close a shelfless, all-digital store at Drexel University, 3300 Market Street in Philadelphia, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice.…
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Philadelphia’s Largest Nonprofit Expo Is Coming June 20 — Here’s What to Know
What began as a vision to unite about 100 nonprofits in the region has evolved into what organizers are calling a historic citywide activation aimed…
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These Philadelphia-Area Colleges and Universities Are Among the Highest-Paying
According to a new Business Journal analysis of the 2024 fiscal year’s U.S. Department of Education data for public and private universities, 18 Greater Philadelphia…
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PECO Announces Transition of President and CEO David Vahos to Special Advisor to Exelon’s President and CEO
PECO President and CEO David Vahos will transition to the role of Special Advisor to Exelon President and CEO Calvin Butler. Mike Innocenzo, Exelon’s Chief…
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Drexel’s Center City Medical Office Building Could Become 90 Apartments Under New Owner
Drexel University has a deal in place to sell a Center City medical office building that already has permits approved for conversion into apartments, writes…
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Mantua Man Transforms Former Abandoned Playground Into Calm, Relaxing Cat Park
Off campus at Drexel University in Mantua sits a quaint cat park that has become a hidden gem for students living or walking by the…
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Philadelphia-Based Interior Design Firm, Drexel Team Up to Give Aspiring Designers Real-World Experience
Remix Living, founded by Dominique Calhoun after being rejected from design school, has joined forces with Drexel University to offer aspiring designers real-world experience, writes…
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See How Philadelphia Universities Fare in Foreign Contributions Over Last Four Decades
With nearly $2.8 billion in foreign funding over four decades, the University of Pennsylvania outpaces all other schools in Greater Philadelphia by quite a wide…
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How Philadelphia’s College Enrollment Has Changed Since 2023 Supreme Court Ruling on Student Admissions
It has been more than two years since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of eradicating race-based admissions in college and universities. A new…
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Drexel Student Chef RJ Smith Brings Ocho Supper Club to Rittenhouse Hotel Residency
Chef RJ Smith’s Ocho Supper Club pop-up is coming to the Rittenhouse Hotel for a six-month residency, representing another unforgettable “pinch-me” moment for the Drexel…
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Philadelphia Mortgage Payments Top Rents By More Than $600 Per Month
Owning a home in Philadelphia is more expensive than renting, a trend observed in all 100 of the nation’s largest metropolitan areas, write Sami Sparber…
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Brandywine Realty Obtains Record $87M Refinancing Loan for University City Life Sciences Tower
Brandywine Realty Trust recently obtained an $87.3 million in C-PACE financing for the life sciences building at 3151 Market Street in University City, writes Paul…
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Secondhand Shopping Market for Children’s Items Growing in Philadelphia, Globally
The global secondhand shopping market saw a 15 percent increase in 2024, and that increase is also being seen in Philadelphia, writes Rachel Molenda for…
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A Haverford College Student Created a Network to Support Student Journalism
There’s a need out there for more resources to support college journalists in the Philadelphia region, and one network, created by Haverford College senior Jackson…
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