Drexel University
Former names
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Drexel Institute of Art, Science, & Industry (1891–1936) Drexel Institute of Technology (1936–1970)[1] Female Medical College of Pennsylvania (1850–1867) Woman's Medical College of Pennsylvania(1867–1970) Medical College of Pennsylvania (1970–1993) Homeopathic Medical College of Pennsylvania (1848–1869) Hahnemann Medical College of Philadelphia (1869–1981) Hahneman University (1981–1993) MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine (1993–1996) Allegheny University of the Health Sciences (1996–1998) MCP Hahnemann University (1998–2002) Academy of Natural Sciences(1812–2011)[2] Pennsylvania State College of Optometry (1919–1964) Pennsylvania College of Optometry (1964–2008) Salus University(2008–2025, ongoing merger) |
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Motto | "Ambition Can't Wait"[3] On seal:"Art, Science, Industry" |
Type | Privateresearch university |
Established | December 17, 1891[4][5] |
Founder | Anthony Joseph Drexel |
Accreditation | MSCHE |
Academic affiliations
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Endowment | $966 million (2023)[6] |
President | John Anderson Fry[7] |
Provost | Paul E. Jensen[8] |
Students | 24,205[4] |
Undergraduates | 15,346[4] |
Postgraduates | 8,859[4] |
Location |
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United States
39°57′14″N75°11′17″W / 39.954°N 75.188°W |
Campus | Large city, 96 acres (0.39 km2) (total) 74 acres (0.30 km2) (University Citymain campus) |
Other campuses | |
Newspaper | The Triangle |
Colors | Blue and yellow[9] |
Nickname | Dragons |
Sporting affiliations
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Mascot | Mario the Magnificent |
Website | drexel |
Drexel Universityis aprivateresearch universitywith its main campus inPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania. Drexel's undergraduate school was founded in 1891 byAnthony J. Drexel, afinancierandphilanthropist. Founded asDrexel Institute of Art, Science and Industry, it was renamedDrexel Institute of Technologyin 1936, before assuming its current name in 1970.[10]As of 2020[update], more than 24,000 students were enrolled in over 70 undergraduate programs and more than 100 master's, doctoral, and professional programs at the university.[4]
Drexel's cooperative education program (co-op) is a unique aspect of the school's degree programs, offering students the opportunity to gain up to 18 months of paid, full-time work experience in a field relevant to their undergraduate major or graduate degree program prior to graduation.[11][12]
History
[edit]19th century
[edit]Drexel University was founded in 1891 as the Drexel Institute of Art, Science and Industry byAnthony J. Drexel, aPhiladelphiafinancier and philanthropist. The original mission of the institution was to provide educational opportunities in the "practical arts and sciences" for women and men of all backgrounds.
Drexel can now trace its roots to 1812 as in 2011 Drexel took over the management of what is now namedAcademy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University[14][15]which Academy was formed in the winter of 1812.[16]In April 1817, the legislature of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania incorporated the organization under the name "Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia".[17]
20th century
[edit]In 1936, the institution was renamed as the Drexel Institute of Technology. It eventually gained university status and was finally named Drexel University in 1970.[18]
Despite changes during its first century, the university has remained a privately controlled, non-sectarian, coeducational center of higher learning committed to practical education and hands-on experience in an occupational setting. The central aspect of Drexel University's focus on career preparation, in the form of its cooperative education program, was introduced in 1919. Participating students alternate periods of classroom-based study with periods of full-time,practical work experiencerelated to one's academic major and career interests.
Between 1995 and 2009, Drexel University underwent a period of significant change to its programs, enrollment, and facilities under the leadership of Dr.Constantine Papadakis, the university's president during that time. Papadakis oversaw Drexel's largest expansion in its history, with a 471 percent increase in its endowment and a 102 percent increase in student enrollment. He oversaw improved performance in collegiate rankings, the implementation of a more selective approach to admissions, and a more rigorous academic program at all levels. In 2007, Drexel was the host of the 2008 Democratic presidential candidate debate in Philadelphia, televised byMSNBC.[19]
21st century
[edit]In 2002, Drexel University acquired and assumed management of the former MCP Hahnemann University, creating theDrexel University College of Medicine. In 2006, the university established theThomas R. Kline School of Law, and in 2011 the School of Law achieved full accreditation by theAmerican Bar Association.[20]
Constantine Papadakisdied of pneumonia in April 2009 while still employed as the university's president. His successor,John Anderson Fry, was previously the president ofFranklin & Marshall Collegeand executive vice president of theUniversity of Pennsylvania.[7][21]
Under Fry's leadership, Drexel has continued its expansion, including the July 2011 acquisition ofThe Academy of Natural Sciences.[22]In 2024, Drexel has acquired[23]Salus Universitywhich has multiple programs in health related fields.
John Anderson Fryhas announced his resignation[1]effective on appointment of his successor to become President ofTemple University
Academics
[edit]Schools and colleges
[edit]College of Arts and Sciences
[edit]The College of Arts and Sciences was formed in 1990 when Drexel merged the two existing College of Sciences and College of Humanities together.
Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts and Design
[edit]The College of Media Arts and Design "fosters the study, exploration and management of the arts: media, design, the performing and visual". The college offers 18 undergraduate programs and nine graduate programs, in modern art and design fields that range from architecture, graphic design and dance to fashion design and television management. Its wide range of programs has helped the college earn full accreditation from theNational Association of Schools of Art and Design, theNational Architectural Accrediting Board, and the Council for Interior Design Accreditation.[24]
Bennett S. LeBow College of Business
[edit]The Bennett S. LeBow College of Business history dates to the founding in 1891 of the Drexel Institute, that later became Drexel University, and of its Business Department in 1896. Today LeBow offers thirteen undergraduate majors, eight graduate programs, and two doctoral programs; 22 percent of Drexel University's undergraduate students are enrolled in a LeBow College of Business program.
The LeBow College of Business has been ranked as the 38th best private business school in the nation.[25]Its online MBA program is ranked 14th in the world by theFinancial Times; the publication also ranks the undergraduate business program at LeBow as 19th in the United States. The part-time MBA program ranks 1st in academic quality in the 2015 edition ofBusiness Insider'srankings. Undergraduate and graduate entrepreneurship programs are ranked 19th in the country by thePrinceton Review.[26]
School of Economics
[edit]Economics programs at the LeBow College of Business are housed within the School of Economics. In addition to the undergraduate program in economics, the school is home to an M.S. in Economics program as well as a PhD program in economics. Faculty members in the School of Economics have been published in theAmerican Economic Review,RAND Journal of Economics, andReview of Economics and Statistics.The school has been ranked among the best in the world for its extensive research into matters of international trade.[27]
College of Engineering
[edit]Drexel'sCollege of Engineeringis one of its oldest and largest academic colleges and served as the original focus of the career-oriented school upon its founding in 1891. The College of Engineering is home to several notable alumni, including two astronauts; financierBennett S. LeBow, for whom the university's College of Business is named; andPaul Baran, inventor of the packet-switched network. Today, Drexel University's College of Engineering, which is home to 19 percent of the undergraduate student body,[28]is known for creating the world's first engineering degree inappropriate technology.[29]The college is also one of only 17 U.S. universities to offer a bachelor's degree in architectural engineering, and only one of five private institutions to do so.[30][31]
Drexel Engineering Curriculum (tDEC)
[edit]The engineering curriculum used by the school was originally called E4 (Enhanced Educational Experience for Engineers) which was established in 1986[32]and funded in part by the Engineering Directorate of theNational Science Foundation.[33]
In 1988, the program evolved into tDEC (the Drexel Engineering Curriculum)[33]which is composed of two full years of rigorous core engineering courses which encompass the freshman and sophomore years of the engineering student. The College of Engineering hasn't used the tDEC curriculum since approximately 2005.
College of Computing and Informatics
[edit]TheCollege of Computing and Informaticsis a recent addition to Drexel University, though its programs have been offered to students for many years. The college was formed by the consolidation of the former College of Information Science & Technology (often called the "iSchool"), the Department of Computer Science, and the Computing and Security Technology program. Undergraduate and graduate programs in computer science, software engineering, data science, information systems, and computer security are offered by the college.[34]
College of Medicine
[edit]TheDrexel University College of Medicinewas added to the colleges and schools of the university in 2002, having been formed upon the acquisition of MCP Hahnemann University. In addition to its M.D. program, the College of Medicine offers more than 40 graduate programs in its Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and Professional Studies.
Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and Professional Studies
[edit]The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and Professional studies offers both Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degree programs in fields like biochemistry, biotechnology, clinical research, and forensic science. The school also serves as the center for biomedical research at Drexel University.
School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems
[edit]Founded in 1961 as the United States' first Biomedical Engineering and Science Institute, the School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems focuses on the emerging field of biomedical science at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels. Primary research areas within the school includebioinformatics,biomechanics,biomaterials,neuroengineering, andcardiovascularengineering.[35]
College of Nursing and Health Professions
[edit]Formed in 2002 along with the College of Medicine, Drexel'sCollege of Nursing and Health Professionsoffers more than 25 programs to undergraduate and graduate students in the fields of nursing, nutrition, health sciences, health services, and radiologic technology. The college's research into matters of nutrition and rehabilitation have garnered approximately $2.9 million in external research funding on an annual basis. The physician assistant program at Drexel's College of Nursing and Health Professions is ranked in the top 15 such programs in the United States; its anesthesia programs and physical therapy programs are, respectively, ranked as top-50 programs nationwide.[26]
Richard C. Goodwin College of Professional Studies
[edit]Established in 1892, the department now known as theCollege of Professional Studieshas focused exclusively on educational programs and pursuits for nontraditional adult learners. Today, the Goodwin College of Professional Studies offers several options designed for adult learners at all stages of career and educational development. Bachelor of Science degree completion programs are offered in part-time evening or weekend formats; graduate programs and doctoral programs are offered at the graduate level, as are self-paced "continuing education" courses and nearly a dozen self-paced certification programs.[36]
Pennoni Honors College
[edit]ThePennoni Honors College, named for Drexel alumnus and trustee Dr. C.R. "Chuck" Pennoni '63, '66, Hon. '92, and his wife Annette, recognizes and promotes excellence among Drexel students. Students admitted to the Honors College live together and take many of the same classes; the college provides these students with access to unique cultural and social activities and a unique guest speaker series. Students are also involved in the university's Honors Student Advisory Committee and have the opportunity to take part in Drexel's "Alternative Spring Break", an international study tour held each spring.[37]
Thomas R. Kline School of Law
[edit]Upon its founding in 2006, the Thomas R. Kline School of Law, originally known as the Earle Mack School of Law, was the first law school founded in Philadelphia in more than three decades. The School of Law offers L.L.M. and Master of Legal Studies degrees, in addition to the flagship Juris Doctor program, and uniquely offers cooperative education as part of its curriculum across all programs. In 2015,Bloomberg Businessranked the Kline School of Law as the second most underrated law school in the United States.[38]
School of Education
[edit]One of the oldest schools within Drexel University, the modern School of Education dates back to the 1891 founding of the school. Originally, the Department of Education offered teacher training to women as one of its original, career-focused degree programs. Today, the School of Education offers a coeducational approach to teacher training at the elementary and secondary levels for undergraduates. Other undergraduate programs include those focused on the intersection between learning and technology, teacher certification for non-education majors, and a minor in education for students with an interest in instruction. Graduate degrees offered by the School of Education include those in administration and leadership, special education, higher education, mathematics education, international education, and educational creativity and innovation. Doctoral degrees are offered in educational leadership and learning technologies.
Dornsife School of Public Health
[edit]TheSchool of Public Healthstates that its mission is to "provide education, conduct research, and partner with communities and organizations to improve the health of populations".[39]To that end, the school offers both a B.S. and a minor in public health for undergraduate students as well as several options for students pursuing graduate and doctoral degrees in the field. At the graduate level, the Dornsife School offers both a Master of Public Health and an Executive Master of Public Health, as well as an M.S. in biostatistics and an M.S. in epidemiology. Two Doctor of Public Health degrees are also offered, as isa Doctor of Philosophy in epidemiology. The school's graduate and doctoral students are heavily invested in the research activities of the Dornsife School of Public Health, which has helped the school attract annual funding for its four research centers.
Center for Hospitality and Sport Management
[edit]The Center for Hospitality and Sport Management was formed in 2013, in an effort to house and consolidate academic programs in hospitality, tourism management, the culinary arts, and sport management. Academic programs combine the unique skills required of the sports and hospitality industries with the principles and curriculum espoused by the management programs within Drexel's LeBow College of Business.[40]
Charles D. Close School of Entrepreneurship
[edit]Focusing specifically on the skills required to successfully start and launch a business, The Charles D. Close School of Entrepreneurship is the first and only freestanding school of entrepreneurship in the United States. Undergraduate students take part in a B.A. program in entrepreneurship and innovation, while graduate students a combined Master of Science degree in biomedicine and entrepreneurship. Minors in entrepreneurship are also offered to undergraduate students.
Laurence A. Baiada Institute for Entrepreneurship
[edit]Housed within the Close School is the Baiada Institute for Entrepreneurship. The institute serves as an incubator for Drexel student startups, providing resources and mentorships to students and some post-graduates who are starting their own business while enrolled in one of the Close School's degree programs or academic minors.[41]
Online education
[edit]Drexel University launched its first Internet-based education program, a master's degree in Library & Information Science, in 1996.[42]In 2001, Drexel created its wholly owned, for-profit online education subsidiary, Drexel e-Learning, Inc., better known as Drexel University Online.[43][44]It was announced in October 2013 that Drexel University Online would no longer be a for-profit venture, but rather become an internal division within the university to better serve its online student population.[45]Although headquartered in Philadelphia, Drexel announced a new Washington, D.C., location in December 2012 to serve as both an academic and outreach center, catering to the online student population.[46][47]
Drexel University Online founded the National Distance Learning Week, in conjunction with the United States Distance Learning Association, in 2007.[48][49]In September 2010, Drexel University Online received the Sloan-C award for institution-wide excellence in online education indicating that it had exceptional programs of "demonstrably high quality" at the regional and national levels and across disciplines.[50]Drexel University Online won the 2008 United States Distance Learning Association's Best Practices Awards for Distance Learning Programming.[51]In 2007, the online education subsidiary had a revenue of $40 million.[52]In March 2013, Drexel Online had more than 7,000 unique students from all 50 states and more than 20 countries pursuing a bachelor's, master's, or certificate.[53]As of December 2013[update], Drexel University Online offers more than 100 fully accredited master's degrees, bachelor's degrees and certificate programs.[54]
Cooperative education program
[edit]Drexel's longstanding cooperative education, or "co-op" program is one of the largest and oldest in the United States.[55]Drexel has a fullyinternet-based job database, where students can submit résumés and request interviews with any of the thousands of companies that offer positions. Students also have the option of obtaining a co-op via independent search. A student graduating from Drexel's 5-year degree program typically has a total of 18 months of co-op with up to three different companies. The majority of co-ops are paid, averaging $18,720 per 6-month period, however this figure changes with major.[56]About one third of Drexel graduates are offered full-time positions by their co-op employers right after graduation.[57]
Research activity
[edit]Drexel isclassifiedamong "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity".[58]The university was ranked 51st in the 2018 edition of the "Top 100 Worldwide Universities Granted U.S. Utility Patents" list released by theNational Academy of Inventorsand theIntellectual Property Owners Association.[59]
Rankings
[edit]Academic rankings | |
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National | |
ARWU[60] | 100–117 |
Forbes[61] | 129 |
U.S. News & World Report[62] | 98 |
Washington Monthly[63] | 136 |
WSJ/College Pulse[64] | 54 |
Global | |
ARWU[65] | 401–500 |
QS[66] | 601–610 |
THE[67] | 301–350 |
U.S. News & World Report[68] | 354 |
USNWR graduate school rankings[69] |
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Education | 178 |
Engineering | 74 |
Law | 93 |
Medicine: Primary Care | 94-122 |
Medicine: Research | 91 |
Nursing: Master's | 89 |
USNWR departmental rankings[69] |
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Biological Sciences | 159 |
Chemistry | 122 |
Clinical Psychology | 80 |
Computer Science | 82 |
Library & Information Studies | 11 |
Mathematics | 94 |
Nursing-Anesthesia | 43 |
Physical Therapy | 49 |
Physician Assistant | 10 |
Physics | 91 |
Psychology | 148 |
Public Affairs | 152 |
Public Health | 19 |
In its 2024 rankings,U.S. News & World Reportranked Drexel tied for 98th among national universities in the United States, tied for 18th in the "Most Innovative Schools" category, 95th in "Best Value Schools", and tied for 273rd in "Top Performers on Social Mobility.[70]The Wall Street Journalranked Drexel 54th among 400 institutions in the United States.[71]
In its 2018 rankings,Times Higher Education World University RankingsandThe Wall Street Journalranked Drexel 74th among national universities and 351st-400th among international universities.[72]
In its 2018 rankings,Forbesranked Drexel 24th among STEM universities.[73]In 2019, it also ranked Drexel 226th among 650 national universities, liberal arts colleges and service academies, 120th among research universities, 154th among private universities, and 96th among universities in the Northeast.[74]
In 2016,Bloomberg Businessweekranked the undergraduate business program 78th in the country.[75]In 2014, Business Insider ranked Drexel's graduate business school 19th in the country for networking.[76]
Campuses
[edit]Drexel University's programs are divided across three Philadelphia-area campuses: theUniversity City Campus, the Center City Campus and theQueen Lane College of Medicine Campus.
University City Main Campus
[edit]The 77-acre (31 ha) University City Main Campus of Drexel University is located just west of theSchuylkill Riverin theUniversity Citydistrict ofPhiladelphia. It is Drexel's largest and oldest campus; the campus contains the university's administrative offices and serves as the main academic center for students. The northern, residential portion of the main campus is located in thePowelton Villagesection of West Philadelphia. The two prominent performing stages at Drexel University are the Mandell Theater and the Main Auditorium. The Main Auditorium dates back to the founding of Drexel and construction of its main hall. It features over 1000 seats, and apipe organinstalled in 1928. The organ was purchased bySaturday Evening PostpublisherCyrus H. K. Curtisafter he had donated a similar organ, theCurtis Organ, to nearby University of Pennsylvania and it was suggested that he do the same for Drexel.[77]The 424-seat Mandell Theater was built in 1973 and features a more performance-oriented stage, including a fullfly system, modern stage lighting facilities, stadium seating, and accommodations for wheelchairs. It is used for the semiannual spring musical, as well as various plays and many events.[78]
Queen Lane Campus
[edit]The Queen Lane Campus was purchased by Drexel University as part of its acquisition of MCP Hahnemann University. It is located in the East Falls neighborhood of northwest Philadelphia and is primarily utilized by first- and second-year medical students, and researchers. A free shuttle is available, connecting the Queen Lane Campus to the Center City Hahnemann and University City Main campuses.[79]
Center City Campus
[edit]The Center City Campus is in the middle of Philadelphia, straddling the Vine Street Expressway between Broad and 15th Streets. Shuttle service is offered between the Center City Campus and both the University City and Queen Lane campuses of the university.
Academy of Natural Sciences
[edit]In 2011,The Academy of Natural Sciencesentered into an agreement to become a subsidiary of Drexel University. Founded in 1812, the Academy of Natural Sciences is America's oldest natural history museum and is a world leader in biodiversity and environmental research.
Drexel University Sacramento
[edit]On January 5, 2009, Drexel University opened the Center for Graduate Studies inSacramento, California.[80]Eventually renamed Drexel University Sacramento upon the addition of an undergraduate program in business administration, the campus also offered an Ed.D. program in Educational Leadership and Management and master's degree programs in Business Administration, Finance, Higher Education, Human Resource Development, Public Health, and Interdepartmental Medical Science.[81]On March 5, 2015, Drexel University announced the closure of the Sacramento campus, with an 18-month "phase out" period designed to allow current students to complete their degrees.[82]
Student life
[edit]Graduate Students Association
[edit]The Graduate Student Association "advocates the interests and addresses concerns of graduate students at Drexel; strives to enhance graduate student life at the University in all aspects, from academic to campus security; and provides a formal means of communication between graduate students and the University community".[83]
Jewish life on campus
[edit]Drexel has an approximate Jewish population of 5% and has both a Chabad House and a Hillel. Both provide services to Jewish and non-Jewish students at Drexel. Due to an increase in the number of Orthodox Jewish students[84]the Hillel has hot kosher food Monday through Thursday .[85]There is also aneruvwhich is jointly managed by Jewish students from Drexel and theUniversity of Pennsylvania.[86]
Television
[edit]DUTV is Drexel's Philadelphiacable televisionstation. The student operated station is part of the Paul F. Harron Studios at Drexel University. The purpose of DUTV is to provide "the people of Philadelphia with quality educational television, and providing Drexel students the opportunity to gain experience in television management and production".[87]The Programing includes an eclectic variety of shows from a bi-monthly news show, DNews, to old films, talk shows dealing with important current issues and music appreciation shows. Over 75 percent of DUTV's programming is student produced.[87]
Publications
[edit]The Trianglehas been the university's newspaper since 1926 and currently publishes on a biweekly basis every Friday of the academic term.The Trianglehas won several Mark of Excellence Awards which honor the best in Student Journalism from theSociety of Professional Journalists. First place in Editorial Writing (2000),[88]General Column Writing (2000),[88]Second place in Editorial Writing (2001),[89]and third place in Sports Column Writing (2001).[89]In 2004, it won twoNational Pacemaker Awardsfor excellence in college newspapers.[90]In December 2019The Triangleannounced the creation of their podcasting division, "Tri-Pod,",[91]which debuted on January 10, 2020.[92]Tri-Pod had two podcasts, "Last Call".[93]and "Mark and Jair Explain Sports".[94]
The school yearbook was first published in 1911 and named the Lexerd in 1913.[95]Prior to the publishing of a campus-wide yearbook in 1911The HanseaticandThe Eccentricwere both published in 1896 as class books.[96]
Housing
[edit]Drexel requires all non-commuting first- and second-year students to live in one of its ten residence halls or in "university approved housing".[97]
Second-year students have the option of living in a residence hall designated for upperclassmen, or "university approved housing". The residence halls for upperclassmen are North and Caneris Halls. North Hall operates under the For Students By Students Residential Experience Engagement Model, developed by the Residential Living Office. There are many apartments that are university approved that second-year students can choose to live in. Three of the largest apartment buildings that fit this description are Chestnut Square, University Crossings, and The Summit, all owned byAmerican Campus Communities. Many other students live in smaller apartment buildings or individual townhouse-style apartments inPowelton Village. A second-year student can choose one of the already listed university approved housing options or petition the university to add a new property to the approved list.[98]
Student organizations
[edit]Drexel University recognizes over 250 student organizations in the following categories:[99]
- Academic
- Club Sports
- Community Service/Social Action
- Cultural
- Fraternity & Sorority Life
- General Interest
- Honorary
- Media
- Performing and Fine Arts
- Political
- Spiritual & Religious
Fraternities and sororities
[edit]Approximately 12 percent of Drexel's undergraduate population are members of a social fraternities and sororities. There are currently fourteenInterfraternity Council(IFC) chapters, sevenPanhellenic Council(PHC) chapters and thirteen Multi-cultural Greek Council (MGC) chapters.[100]
Athletics
[edit]Drexel's school mascot is adragonknown as "Mario the Magnificent", named in honor of alumnus and Board of Trustees member Mario V. Mascioli after he attended every Drexel basketball for over 20 years.[101][102]The Dragon has been the mascot of the school since around the mid-1920s; the first written reference to the Dragons occurred in 1928, when the football team was called "The Dragons inThe Triangle". Before becoming known as the Dragons, the athletic teams had been known by such names as the Blue & Gold, the Engineers, and the Drexelites.[101]The school's sports teams, now known as theDrexel Dragons, participate in theNCAA's Division I as a member of theCoastal Athletic Association.[103]They do not currently field a varsity football team.[104]
In addition to its NCAA Division I teams, Drexel University is home to 33 active club teams including men's ice hockey, lacrosse, water polo, squash, triathlon, and cycling. Other club teams include soccer, baseball, rugby, field hockey, and roller hockey. The club teams operate under the direction of the Club Sports Council and the Recreational Sports Office.
Alumni
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Paul Baran, engineer, inventor of packet switching
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Malik Rose, former NBA player
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Chuck Barris, game show host
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Jesse Willcox Smith, illustrator
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Christopher Ferguson, retired NASAastronaut
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Lex Fridman, computer scientist and podcaster
Since its founding the university has graduated over 100,000 alumni.[105]Certificate-earning alumni such as artistViolet Oakleyand illustratorFrank Schoonoverreflect the early emphasis on art as part of the university's curriculum. WithWorld War II, the university's technical programs swelled, and as a result Drexel graduated alumni such asPaul Baran, one of the founding fathers of the Internet and one of the inventors of thepacket switchingnetwork, andNorman Joseph Woodland, the inventor ofbarcodetechnology. In addition to its emphasis on technology Drexel has graduated several notable athletes such asNational Basketball Association(NBA) basketball playersMichael Anderson,Damion Lee, andMalik Rose, and several notable business people such asRaj Gupta, former president andChief executive officer(CEO) ofRohm and Haas, andKenneth C. Dahlberg, former CEO ofScience Applications International Corporation(SAIC). Alassane Dramane Ouattara President of the Republic of Ivory Coast. In 2018, Tirthak Saha -a 2016 graduate of the ECE school - was named to theForbes 30 Under 30list for achievements in the energy field.[106]
In 1991, the university's centennial anniversary, Drexel created an association called the Drexel 100, for alumni who have demonstrated excellence work, philanthropy, or public service. After the creation of the association 100 alumni were inducted in 1992 and since then the induction process has been on a biennial basis. In 2006 164 total alumni had been inducted into the association.[107]
Awards
[edit]Drexel University created the annual $100,000 Anthony J. Drexel Exceptional Achievement Award to recognize a faculty member from a U.S. institution whose work transforms both research and the society it serves. The first recipient was bioengineerJames J. Collinsof Boston University (now at MIT) and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.[108]
In 2004, in conjunction withBAYADA Home Health Care, Drexel University's College of Nursing and Health Professions created the BAYADA Award for Technological Innovation in Nursing Education and Practice. The award honors nursing educators and practicing nurses whose innovation leads to improved patient care or improved nursing education.[109]
See also
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