Articles by María Paula Mijares
Sep. 25, 2020
Drexel students take to social media to share stories and promote change
This Monday, Drexel students began their third fully-online term, coinciding with agitating civic events in the country amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the new rise of…

Jul. 10, 2020
Fate of Drexel’s international students hangs in the balance following recent SEVP ruling
The Student Exchange Visitor Program — a unit within The Department of Homeland Security — issued a temporary procedural guidance July 6 establishing that international…

May. 22, 2020
An update to non-profit Sharing Love’s food distribution in Philly
In an update to last week’s article, Sharing Love continues to do more and expand during this pandemic. The merger of two local non-profits —…

May. 15, 2020
Numerous Drexel urgent-action research teams working to defeat the pandemic
In an email sent to the Drexel community on March 16, President John Fry announced that all non-critical on-campus research activities would be suspended by…

May. 15, 2020
Two Philly non-profits join forces to distribute food to those in need
Non-profit organizations Sunday Love Project and Sharing Excess have come together to create “Sharing Love,” a meal site offering hot meal services and grocery box…

Apr. 24, 2020
Fighting food insecurity in Philadelphia amid coronavirus pandemic
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney ordered all restaurants and bars in the city to restrict operations to pick-up and delivery March 16 to prevent the spread…

Apr. 17, 2020
Free online learning resources made available to Drexel students
It is no secret to everyone that, in the middle of this pandemic, millions of people worldwide are being affected. Although some Drexel students are…
Nov. 8, 2019
MicroSociety: the on-campus company with storied roots
Across from the DAC and next to the URBN Center, the Innovation Center at 3401 Market Street houses various startups and businesses planting their headquarters…
Oct. 11, 2019
Drexel University Coffee Club brewing up success
Four pre-juniors have started the Drexel University Coffee Club to help students discover the diverse coffee culture of Philadelphia on weekend mornings, as well as…

Aug. 6, 2019
Drexel’s ExCITe, Malcolm Jenkins Foundation offer free STEAM camp for Philly kids
Rising fifth to eighth graders in the Promise Zone of West Philadelphia are enjoying six weeks of fun and learning at the Drexel Young Dragons…
