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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Philadelphia Colleges Thrive in 2024 Amid Major Endowment Gains
Endowments at colleges and universities saw significant gains in fiscal 2024, with local schools recording hundreds of millions of dollars in investment returns, writes Ryan…
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University City Student Housing Complex, Carriage House, Sells for $22.5M
The Carriage House, a 165-unit student housing complex in University City, has sold for $22.5 million, about $10 million less than it did four years…
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New York Developers Push Ahead With First Phase of 1,000-Unit West Philly Housing Development
Two New York developers are pushing ahead with the first phase of their plan to renovate and build a 1,000 residential units in West Philadelphia,…
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Meet the Sisters and Chef-Owners Making Delicious Mac and Cheese Dishes at Mac Mart
Sisters Marti Lieberman and Pamela Lorden, chef-owners of Philadelphia’s Mac Mart, love to make the food that makes all of us feel a glow inside:…
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Philadelphia Selected to Host Four NCAA Championships During 2027 and 2028
The NCAA has announced host sites for championship events for the 2027 and 2028 seasons, awarding four championship events to Philadelphia in a trio of…
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Fine Wine & Good Spirits to Open New Store in University City
Fine Wine & Good Spirits recently signed a lease to open a new store in University City, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. The store will…
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Howley Foundation Gifts $1 Million to Liguori Academy in Kensington
Howley Foundation recently gifted $1 million to Kensington’s Liguori Academy in support of the private independent high school’s “Career Cohorts” program, writes Ryan Mulligan for…
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Mac Mart is Perfect for Mac and Cheese Lovers Looking to Try the Classic Dish, But with Unique Twists
Mac Mart is the perfect place for mac and cheese lovers who are feeling adventurous looking to try this classic dish with an added delicious…
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WSJ: Four Philadelphia Colleges Make List of Top Schools for Helping Graduates Become Financially Successful
The Wall Street Journal has released its 2025 Wall Street Journal/College Pulse rankings for best salaries, graduate earnings, and returns on investments, writes Kevin McAllister…
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The Philly Chef Conference is Coming Back to Philadelphia for 10th Year in October
The Philly Chef Conference will be coming back to Drexel University for its 10th year in October, writes Jason Sheehan for Philadelphia Magazine. Since it…
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Wall Street Journal: Drexel University Gains Attention for Career-Oriented Academic Model
Drexel University in Philadelphia is one of a number of universities across the country gaining popularity as more college applicants weigh the value of a…
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Drexel University Purchases Adjacent 7-Eleven Site for $4M, Redevelopment May Follow
Drexel University recently acquired a 7-Eleven location that has operated for more than decades adjacent to the school’s campus, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia…
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Chef Conference Organizers Aiming to Bring More Culinary Tourists to Philadelphia Region
After a successful revamp of The Chef Conference in Philadelphia in April, organizers of the event are hoping to keep the momentum going and attract…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Jamila Winder, Chair, Montgomery County Board of Commissioners
Jamila Winder, Montgomery County Commissioner and Chair, spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up in East Norriton with parents who instilled ambition and work ethic…
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‘Nurses Are the Heart and Soul of Healthcare’: IBX Honors Trio of Nurses Through Its Celebrate Caring Campaign
Independence Blue Cross has announced the three winners of its sixth annual Celebrate Caring campaign, which honors extraordinary nurses in the region: Among the hundreds of heartfelt nominations…
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From Uganda to Medical School: Penn State Abington Graduate Reflects on the Journey
Volunteering to work with young cancer patients at a hospital near his home in Uganda confirmed then-14-year-old Edmund Wekunga’s plans to become a doctor. “The connections I…
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How Community Connector Roland Bui is Using the Culinary Scene to Make Philly a Better, More Vibrant City
Roland Bui is many things and holds various titles, but among his most treasured occupations is that of a culinary connector, writes Earl Hopkins for…
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Drexel University Names Denis O’Brien Interim President
For the first time in nearly a decade-and-a-half, Drexel University is searching for a new president, and recently named Denis P. O’Brien into the role…
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