Articles by Neel Patel
Jul. 30, 2021
Drexel community’s deadline to submit vaccination proof is Aug. 1
To be able to attend classes during the upcoming Fall 2021 term, all Drexel students, faculty and staff will have until Sunday, August 1 to…
Jul. 30, 2021
After Philly and CDC’s announcement, Drexel strongly recommends — but doesn’t require – mask use indoors for vaccinated students
Due to the increase in COVID-19 presence and the rampant Delta variant, the city of Philadelphia announced an official recommendation July 22 for all persons…
Jul. 16, 2021
After a year full of turbulences, Biden gives speech on voting rights in Philly
President Joseph Biden came to Philadelphia to give a speech at the National Constitution Center on the value of voting rights Tuesday. “I’m here in…
May. 28, 2021
Graduating seniors can now request up to 9 Tickets for University-wide commencement
The pandemic has posed as a caveat to milestones across the country; from weddings to birthday parties, major events have been restricted from occurring due…
May. 7, 2021
Drexel offering new academic programs, including Climate Change Minor
Drexel University is known for having over 80 diverse undergraduate majors, and even more than 100 minors to supplement their education in a way they…
Apr. 30, 2021
Drexel responds to Chauvin’s ‘guilty on all counts’ verdict
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty on three separate charges — third degree murder, a second degree murder and manslaughter — on…
Apr. 16, 2021
Dornsife student seeks to save historic building in Mt. Airy neighborhood
The pandemic has infamously caused mandated cessations of activities from festivals to court dates. However, gentrification has continued to cause immense changes in struggling communities…
Mar. 12, 2021
History of racial injustice at Drexel, from Civil Rights to BLM
As an institution within a major metropolitan area, Drexel University has lived through times of great divide within society; since its inception in 1891, both…
Feb. 26, 2021
Raynier Institute funds minority entrepreneurship in Close School of Entrepreneurship
It was announced Feb. 18 that Drexel University and the University City Science Center will receive a grant from Raynier Institute and Foundation totaling $500,000…
Jan. 29, 2021
Drexel unveils new Justice Studies minor with classes spanning various departments
With over 80 majors and 100 minors dispersed across 12 colleges, Drexel University has a wide variety of fields to indulge in. However, with these…