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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.

Event Planning provides students with the theoretical and practical tools to understand the complexities of producing special events across major industries, recognizing that events encompass all elements of the communication process. 

Since its inception in 2023, ASURS has supported nearly 100 College of Arts and Sciences undergraduates, mutually benefiting students, faculty and PhD candidates.

Abrams, a sociology major with a minor in Jewish studies, completed an independent study to combine his interests in music and cultural studies into a unique, interdisciplinary project.

Arehart, a recent graduate of Drexel's Creative Writing MFA program, was awarded the first-place prize for his novel, which explores family and community relationships during a tragic event.

Drexel’s Creative Writing MFA program in the College of Arts and Sciences and the independent publishing company Running Wild, LLC are pleased to announce the winner of the inaugural Running Wild Press Writing Contest.

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.

Over the last six months, ASURS Fund participants have worked on a variety of hands-on research and scholarship reflecting a cross spectrum of the College of Arts and Sciences’ disciplines.

The Department of Energy Office of Science Graduate Student Research program prepares doctoral candidates to enter careers that advance discovery and innovation in science and technology.

Phan is also minoring in biological sciences and pursuing a certification in medical humanities, and is a member of Pennoni Honors College, the College of Arts and Sciences Student Leadership Council, and the Women’s Health Psychology Lab. Learn more about her in this Q&A.

The College of Arts and Sciences is excited to welcome six new faculty members to our learning community this academic year. These accomplished scholars drive discovery and collaboration across disciplines and will serve as dedicated mentors to their students.

Calling all #NewDragons! Welcome Week gives new Drexel students, including both first-year and transfer students, the opportunity to experience campus and get to know each other before classes start. 

Last year, volunteers from the public helped the IceCube Neutrino Observatory at the South Pole classify signals from neutrinos — tiny, ghostlike particles from outer space. Starting today, IceCube is once again calling on volunteers to help "Name that Neutrino," now with many improvements and more videos.

Abryana Kevelier-Williams '24 sat down with Dean David Brown, PhD to discuss her passion for justice informatics and experiences at Drexel, including a co-op in Greece and an intensive course abroad in Denmark.

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. 

The College of Arts and Sciences hosted Research Day on Tuesday, June 4 to celebrate the diverse scholarly activity taking place across our college.  

As the Assistant Director of Estuary Science at the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary, environmental science alum LeeAnn Haaf '12, PhD '22 is working to ensure a better future for our wetlands.

The College of Arts and Sciences partnered with the College of Medicine, College of Nursing and Health Professions and Dornsife School of Public Health to present the 2024 Arts and Sciences Symposium: The Race to Health Equity, highlighting the important work that Drexel and its partners, like Johnson & Johnson, are doing in this space to better serve our communities.

Associate Professor of Politics Alison Kenner, PhD, was inspired to bring the event to Drexel after her own experience attending a Climate Café. 

Drexel students and alumni are invited to submit a fiction manuscript for the chance to win a professional book contract. 

The College of Arts and Sciences will host its annual Honors Day on Wednesday, May 22.

The College of Arts and Sciences will host its annual Research Day on Tuesday, June 4.

Literary agent Barbara Jones will speak to students at the Drexel Writing Festival on Wednesday, May 8 at 3:30 p.m. Learn more about her in this Q&A.

Author and entrepreneur Lisa Kastner will share her knowledge and advice with the class of 2024 as the keynote speaker at the College of Arts and Sciences commencement ceremony on Friday, June 14. Learn more about her in this Q&A.

Biological sciences major Michael Minkovsky will represent the class of 2024 as the student speaker at the College of Arts and Sciences commencement ceremony on Friday, June 14. Learn more about him in this Q&A.

John Vercher's third novel, "Devil is Fine," comes out June 18. He will read at the Drexel Writing Festival on Tuesday, May 7 at 3 p.m. Learn more in this Q&A.

The Danté M. Austin Memorial Scholarship is awarded to one local student annually by the Gay Officers Action League (GOAL) of Greater Philadelphia.  

Iván Monalisa Ojeda is a writer and performer, and is currently at work on his/her next collection of short stories. He/she will read at the Drexel Writing Festival on Monday, April 15 at 3:30 p.m. Learn more in this Q&A.

The Department of Physics recently welcomed NASA astrophysicist Knicole Colón, PhD, to deliver the 2024 Kaczmarczik Lecture. 

"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.

Drexel’s research-rich summer institutes offer dynamic learning experiences that help high school students develop real-world skills. This year, the College of Arts and Sciences presents five programs that introduce students to various topics in the humanities, social sciences and STEM fields. 

26 Omani students are spending the 2023–24 academic year at Drexel to improve their English and receive support as they apply for admission to selective colleges and universities in the U.S.

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. 

Matt Cowan, a PhD student in the biology department, was part of the team that won first place in the National Science Policy Network's 2023 Science Policy Writing Competition. Their winning policy brief was published in Forefront, publication for the science and technology policy community. 

This year, the Sociology Film Series will feature three documentaries that showcase the rich history and cultures of Indigenous peoples and their growing movements to reclaim their spiritual, political and cultural identities.

Peer Readers at the the Drexel Writing Center recently hosted a linguistic diversity workshop that encouraged students to embrace the distinct parts of their identities that can influence their writing process.

The Academy of Natural Sciences of 91��Ƭ�� recently hosted its annual Research Day, where scientists shared brief, engaging summaries of their research and discoveries from throughout 2023.