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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Kennett Square Native Heads to 2024 Paris Olympics in Rowing
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Former Villanova Coach Jay Wright on the NCAA Big 5: ‘It’s a Sad Time’
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A Drexel Student’s Fight To Get Students a Day Off For Election Day For the First Time
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Drexel University Alumnus Lands ‘Shark Tank’ Investment For His Sauce Brand, Fila Manila
Jake Deleon, a Drexel University alumnus, recently appeared on ‘Shark Tank’ and secured an investment deal, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. Deleon is the founder…
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Latinas in Tech Launches Its Newest Chapter in Philadelphia
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3 Philadelphia University Presidents Were Among the Highest-Paid in 2021
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Philadelphia Leadership: Dr. Michael Mittelman, President, Salus University
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Philadelphia Leadership: John Fessick, Market Executive for Pennsylvania and Delaware, Wells Fargo
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Local Fashion Designer, Philadelphia Sports Fan Puts Inclusivity At the Forefront of Her Work
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Drexel Sets Forth Plan To Begin Work On New Green Space On Campus
Drexel University is planning to begin work on a 40,000-square-foot green space at its decades-old residency that is being demolished on its campus, writes Michael…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Margaret Harkins, Dean of Nursing, Holy Family University
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Drexel University Creates Four New Endowed Positions, Aided By Donations From Urban Outfitters CEO, Drexel President
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Philadelphia-based Startup PolicyMap Inc. Raises $3 Million To Spur Growth Opportunities
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Drexel University President John Fry Believes Philadelphia’s Downtown Should Be Centered on the Schuylkill
In conversations about Philadelphia’s downtown recovery forecast, Drexel University President John Fry recently noted that it should be centered on the Schuylkill, writes Ryan Mulligan…
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