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Drexel Professor Naoko Kurahashi Neilson led an international research team to assemble a portrait of the galaxy informed by neutrinos detected at the IceCube Neutrino Observatory in Antarctica.

Nobel Prize for IceCube: What Comes Next?

Drexel’s Physics Department contributes to international research led by Francis Halzen, who won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on the IceCube Neutrino Observatory.

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Drexel Initiative Addresses the Nation’s Literacy Crisis

Drexel’s School of Education recently laundched the ALLIED Hub, a new literacy science initiative, with a $3.3M grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

Warning Signs: Evaluating the R.C. Horsch Case

Forensic psychologist David DeMatteo explains why a 1980s evaluation may have missed the warning signs that serial killer R.C. Horsch had characteristics associated with psychopathy.

Social Justice and the Science of Repair: Doing Research that Matters

How can research institutions better contribute to social justice? Gwen Ottinger, Drexel professor of politics and environmental studies, writes about the ‘science of repair.’

Drexel Revitalizing the Humanities with Support from the Teagle Foundation

Reviving the Humanities with Support from the Teagle Foundation

Thanks to a $200,000 Cornerstone grant award from the Teagle Foundation, English faculty are creating a new minor for all students to revitalize the role of the humanities at Drexel.

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We believe that teams take many forms, and building a strong one requires transparency and mutual respect for each individual's unique gifts and expertise. Our tight-knit community of undergraduate and graduate students, dedicated faculty and professional staff strive to promote access, opportunity and justice through a shared pursuit of discovery. Drexel’s reputation as a knowledge-intensive institution built on connected teams is affirmed by its R1 status for ‘very high research activity’ in the and has assured the University a place in the top 100 research universities in the country.

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Sociology Professor Awarded USDA Grant to Help Understand Challenges Facing Rural Communities

Associate Professor of Sociology Amanda McMillan Lequieu, PhD, is the co-PI on a $590,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) to help understand the challenges facing rural governments in the U.S.

Drexel alum Jade Umstead, BS criminology and justice studies '24

Where Experience Leads: Catching up With Jade Umstead, BS Criminology and Justice Studies '24

Jade Umstead, criminology and justice studies ’24, leveraged her Drexel experience in crime statistics, predictive analytics, and foreign language by going on to earn a master’s in international relations at the John Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies. Jade, who was recently inducted as a U.S. Foreign Service Officer, will serve in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, for her first assignment.

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A $200,000 Grant from the Teagle Foundation will Revitalize the Humanities at Drexel

Supported by a $200,000 grant from the Teagle Foundation, Drexel is developing a new humanities minor that will foster critical thinking, meaningful dialogue and civic engagement through transformative texts and Philadelphia-based learning experiences.

College of Arts and Sciences Celebrates Student Achievement on Honors Day 2026

The College of Arts and Sciences' annual Honors Day event gives our faculty, staff and alumni an opportunity to honor our students’ achievements in the classroom, lab and community.

Research Day 2026 Recognizes Student and Faculty Achievement in the Humanities, Natural Sciences and Social Sciences

Each year, the College of Arts and Sciences community comes together for Research Day to celebrate our faculty and student researchers who explore a wide range of topics spanning the humanities, natural sciences and social sciences.

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