Articles by Mary Carol Garrity
Feb. 9, 2018
MXene breakthrough enables diagnosis via chemical detection
Recently published research by Drexel University and the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology shows that chemical sensors are becoming more advanced, enough to…

Feb. 1, 2018
DU, Rosemont offer combined program
Drexel University and Rosemont College, located in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, have partnered to offer a five-year, two-degree program for nursing students, which is set to…

Jan. 26, 2018
Amazon releases finalists for HQ2, Philly among them
Amazon revealed Jan. 18 that Philadelphia is one of the top 20 cities still in contention for the second headquarters. Amazon received 238 proposals in…

Jan. 26, 2018
Peer trauma support improves recovery for welfare recipients
A new study from Drexel University suggests that those on welfare are likely to earn more money if they are given peer support to help…

Jan. 19, 2018
DUPD set up online safe zone
As of mid-November 2017, the Drexel Police Station at 3219 Arch St. has been designated an online transaction safe zone. The front lobby of the…

Dec. 1, 2017
PR professionals lend tips to students
An agency leadership panel was hosted by Drexel University’s Public Relations Student Society of America Nov. 15 featuring various industry business leaders. Panelists included David…

Nov. 17, 2017
Ground broken for Drexel Square, Schuylkill Yards
Drexel University and Brandywine Realty Trust broke ground on the Schuylkill Yards project at 3001 Market St. on the morning of Nov. 8, which marked…

Nov. 3, 2017
Pressure Point series talks Kaepernick and Carlos
Another installment of the Pressure Point series, a “Conversation about Race and Sport,” was held Oct. 26 featuring panelists Kevin Blackistone, Patrick Hruby, Ivana F.…

Oct. 27, 2017
Locke now a Community School
The Alain Locke School will be the 12th school to become a part of Philadelphia’s Community School Initiative as a result of funding from Drexel…

Oct. 20, 2017
Battery Research could decrease fire risk
Drexel University researchers have made yet another breakthrough in energy storage technology, with a team publishing their design for a “solvent-free solid-state supercapacitor” in an…
