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The Department of Global Studies and Modern Languages' podcast series, "On the Map," reconnects with alumni from the department as they share more about their career journeys and reflect on their time at Drexel. 

The Department of Global Studies and Modern Languages' podcast series, "On the Map," reconnects with alumni from the department as they share more about their career journeys and reflect on their time at Drexel. 

Memon majored in global studies with a concentration in global justice and human rights, and minored in political science, Spanish and law—a combination she knew would help her achieve her goal of helping marginalized communities as a public interest lawyer.

The Department of Global Studies and Modern Languages' podcast series, "On the Map," reconnects with alumni from the department as they share more about their career journeys and reflect on their time at Drexel. 

This year, students and faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences explored the humanities, natural sciences and social sciences through interdisciplinary research, creative projects, experiential events and more.

Kejsi Ruka '24 sat down with Dean David Brown, PhD, to discuss her experiences at Drexel, including her research into gender and corruption and her role as editor-in-chief of The Triangle.

The College of Arts and Sciences has introduced three new minors for academic year 2024-25: Crime Analysis and Digital Investigations, Environmental Sociology and European Studies.

The new podcast series, "On the Map," reconnects with alumni from the department as they share more about their career journeys and reflect on their time at Drexel. 

"Drexel Cartonera: Memorias al cartón," an exhibit featuring handmade books created by students in the Department of Global Studies and Modern Languages, is on display through June.

The Arts and Sciences Innovation Incubator brings together faculty members in diverse areas of expertise to collaborate on research projects that find creative ways to address some of our society's most challenging obstacles.

Associate Teaching Professor of Spanish and Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Steve Vásquez Dolph, PhD, recently sat down with Dean David Brown, PhD to discuss the importance of community-based learning, language education, diversity in higher education and more. 

Food and Land Security in Philadelphia, an intensive community-based learning course offered each year in the College of Arts and Sciences, explores an urgent issue affecting our community alongside the people who are impacted. 

The College of Arts and Sciences is excited to welcome 14 new faculty members to our learning community this fall. 

Assistant Teaching Professor of Global Studies and Modern Languages Steve Vásquez Dolph, PhD, was recently appointed to the role of Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in the College of Arts and Sciences. Learn more about him in this Q&A. 

The College of Arts and Sciences' research-rich summer institutes offer dynamic learning experiences that help high schoolers develop real-world skills. Working side-by-side with our faculty experts, students gain valuable experience that will support their academic and professional futures.

Through two virtual exchanges per year, students in the Department of Global Studies and Modern Languages' Japanese program connect with students across the world and hone their language skills.

A French course has brought together students and West Philadelphia's native French-speaking West African community, both in and out of the classroom. Students came from different majors and countries to speak and write in French with native speakers and consume Francophone West African works of literature and film in this community-based class.

We recently had the opportunity to catch up with Alexandra J. King Pile, BA international studies '07, who is currently working as a diplomat for the United States Department of State. Read on to learn about the challenges and opportunities of her role, and how her time at Drexel prepared her for this path.

Senior global studies major Emma Hirt spent the spring and summer as a Programs Assistant Co-op at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, where she used social media to introduce the organization's work to a younger audience—and went viral in the process.

One might expect a written exam to wrap up their class for the quarter. But students in Celeste Dolores Mann’s Spanish 410 course—Performing Spanish: Proficiency Through the Arts—had to think outside the box for their final. Rather, they had to use the box, sourcing cardboard for their projects. Because her course was focused on the performing arts in Latin America and Spain, and the coursework was writing-intensive, Mann decided a creative final project was the way to go.

To promote this educational awareness during a time when anti-Asian hate crimes are on the rise, Drexel’s Office of Equality and Diversity held a panel discussion event in collaboration with Rebecca Clothey, PhD, director of the Asian Studies minor program. This panel featured a conversation grounded in the experiences of Asian and Asian American students, faculty and professional staff members in the Drexel community, with dialogue from students and faculty in the College of Arts and Science.

On Tuesday, June 8, 2021, the College of Arts and Sciences will celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2021 with a virtual commencement. The ceremony will be live-streamed from Mandell Theater, where a small party of dignitaries and speakers will gather.

We caught up with professors in the College of Arts and Sciences who recently won awards through the Fulbright U.S. Scholar program. From Mexico to Montpellier, these four profs are taking their research and teaching abroad.

We are pleased to recognize the recent grants, publications, presentations, awards and honors of the members of the College of Arts and Sciences.