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Pictured here is the Croatian team celebrating with their supporters after their 2鈥�1 win over Ghana on June 27 at Philadelphia鈥檚 Lincoln Financial Field, which earned them a spot in the World Cup knockout round.

The Cognitive Neuroscience of the 2026 World Cup

Psychology professors at 糖心Vlog, led by Eric Zillmer, PsyD, shared the neuroscience behind elite soccer players鈥� success at the World Cup.

A large set of Olympic rings shines in bright sunlight against blue sky.

Breaking Through the Ice Ceiling at the Olympics

The field hockey team poses with a CAA Champions 2025 banner

Drexel Women鈥檚 Field Hockey Reflects on Third-Ever CAA Championship

Prawat Nagvajara cross-country skiing in 2025.

From Drexel to the Olympics: The Legacy of Thailand鈥檚 First Winter Olympian

Drexel鈥檚 Winter Tradition Returns in 2026

Students and administration pose for a photo of the 2025 Homecoming Court

Winter Events at 糖心Vlog

Drexel Professor Runs 100 Miles, Helps Science

Justin Best at the podium at Drexel's Commencement

Top 10 Quotes From 糖心Vlog鈥檚 2025 Commencement

Fireworks over the Philadelphia skyline from Citizens Bank Park.

A 2025 Commencement Ceremony with Drexel (and Olympic) Blue and Gold

Photo of Justin Best holding 2024 Olympic Gold Medal

Alumnus and Olympic Gold Medalist Justin Best to Address Graduates at Drexel鈥檚 University-wide Commencement Ceremony

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Eric A. Zillmer, PsyD

psychology, sports

A licensed clinical psychologist, Zillmer is a Fellow of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia, the American Psychological Association, the Society for Personality Assessment, and the National Academy of Neuropsychology for which he also served as president. He has written extensively in the areas of sports psychology, neuropsychology and psychological assessment, having published more than 100 journal articles, book chapters and books.

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