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 South Philly Robotics Company Exyn Technologies Is Redefining Autonomous Navigation
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Coming Full Circle: New Owner Brings Fresh Vision to the Ivyland Country Store
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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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Bensalem-Based Pretzel Company Opens Location on Drexel Campus
Bensalem-based Philly Pretzel Factory is bringing its signature salty snacks to Drexel University, with a new location in the Papadakis Integrated Sciences Building, writes Carter…
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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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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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Villanova, and Other Universities, Now Pay Some Student Athletes
Villanova University is now directly paying some of its student athletes as part of a settlement last year of a federal class-action lawsuit over student…
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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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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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Chalfont’s Byers’ Choice Has Crafted Holiday Figures for Almost 50 Years
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Local Couple from Iran Get Inundated with Offers After Asking for Place to Celebrate Thanksgiving
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Wayne-Based SEMCAP AI Leads $8 Million Series A Investment In Lula Commerce
Wayne-based SEMCAP AI led an $8 million Series A round for Lula Commerce, a Philadelphia startup that is planning to accelerate the growth of its…
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Philly Real Estate Investor Acquires Six-Building Apartment Portfolio in University City for $5M
Philadelphia-based real estate investor Loonstyn Properties has purchased a six-building, 41-unit University City apartment portfolio for $5 million, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business…
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Local Nonprofit Expands Food Rescue Efforts on a National Scale with Support from Firstrust Bank
One of the most impactful nonprofits in the Delaware Valley began with just a random act of kindness. It was early December of 2016, toward…
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Villanova University Wawa Store Has Opened on Campus
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Drexel Happiness Lab Maps Philadelphia’s Happiest Spots
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Bucks County Leadership: Allan Matyger, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer, WSFS Bank
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Bucks County Leadership: Clarence Martindell, EVP of Commercial Real Estate Lending, Meridian Bank
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