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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West Chester Native Mark Fetrow Takes Over As Villanova’s New Head Coach of Men’s Soccer
West Chester native Mark Fetrow was named the new head coach of men’s soccer at Villanova University, according to a staff report from Villanova University…
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How West Chester-Raised Soccer Coach Mark Fetrow Rose from Nittany Lion to Drexel Dragon
West Chester native Mark Fetrow is finally living his teenage dream to be a head coach for a soccer team, writes Matt Ryan for The…
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3 Philadelphia Colleges Rank Among Top 100 Best US Universities
Three Philadelphia schools placed among the 100 best colleges in the nation for 2024, according to the latest U.S. News Best National University Rankings. To…
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Drexel University and Peirce College Collaborating to Support Career Transitions for Adults
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Some people would argue that candles are an important part of everyday life, and these Main Line candle shops would agree. Perfect as gifts for…
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Wawa Explores the Digital Universe—a Store With No Shelves
Wawa is testing an all-digital convenience store on Drexel University’s campus in Philadelphia, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Wawa location at 3300…
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West Chester Native Lands Title as Head Coach of Drexel University Men’s Soccer
Drexel University men’s soccer team has hired Mark Fetrow, a West Chester native and Associate Head Coach at Villanova University, as its new head coach,…
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Phoenixville Native Uses Drone to Scan Philadelphia’s Hidden Beauty
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Oxford Chef Finds Joy in Jarring the Fruits of Chester County
An Oxford chef likes to go local when it comes to her creations. Gail Brennan, a Brooklyn-raised Drexel alum and army veteran has had an…
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Valley Forge Military Academy Graduates Its 95th Corps of Cadets
Thirty-three Cadets from Valley Forge Military Academy received their diplomas on June 3 during graduation ceremonies. This is the 95th Corps of Cadets. Cadet Michael…
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It may be anecdotal or science-based, but the spring-summer swarms of lanternflies seem to have diminished in the Philadelphia collar counties. One contributing factor may…
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2023 VISTA Millennial Superstars: Ashley Orr
Ashley Orr, a Downingtown East High School graduate is the Population Health Bureau Director at the Chester County Health Department. “I have the privilege of…
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Undergraduates Work with Widener Professor to Research a Birth Injury
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Twin Seniors at Rustin to Continue Playing Their Respective Sports at the Highest Level in College
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Median Home Sales Price in Region Continues to Drop
Homebuyers in the Philadelphia region can finally breathe a little easier as the metro area’s home sales price went down four percent in January compared…














































