2022

- December 23, 2022
  An interdisciplinary group traveled to Egypt to represent Drexel and engage in global efforts to combat climate change.
- November 30, 2022
  As part of a national initiative by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, 91��Ƭ�� will team with 14 other colleges and universities as part of a learning community that will take a closer look at how to promote inclusive teaching to more effectively engage students from all backgrounds, including those who belong to groups traditionally underrepresented in science, technology, engineering and math fields.
- School of Education Faculty Member Receives Three New Grants
  
  November 22, 2022
  The new academic year is an exciting one for Ayana Allen-Handy, PhD. The Associate Professor of Urban Education in the School of Education’s Department of Policy, Organization, and Leadership will conduct important research in multiple areas of education as the lead for three new research grant projects.
  
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- School of Education's Math Corps Program Recognized with STEM Award
  
  November 18, 2022
  AL DÍA, has named 91��Ƭ�� School of Education’s Math Corps program as a Top Leader in STEM for 2022. Math Corps is a peer-mentoring program hosted at Drexel each summer to help middle school and high school children in Philadelphia improve their math skills and prepare for the upcoming school year.
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- West Philly Kids get Ready for Kindergarten Thanks to Drexel Program
  
  November 18, 2022
  School of Education students helped 25 children prepare for the new school year through Drexel’s Kindergarten Bridge Program. Through the program, kids learned the daily routine they will experience when they start school for the first time.
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- Drexel's Literacy Camp Helps Children Improve Reading and Writing Skills
  
  November 18, 2022
  School of Education undergraduate and graduate students teamed up this past summer to help children from across Philadelphia improve their literacy and writing skills through Drexel’s Literacy Camp.
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- October 25, 2022
  Drexel undergraduate and graduate students received prestigious scholarships and awards and were recognized for their academic accomplishments last term.
- October 25, 2022
  Last term, 91��Ƭ�� professors were recognized for their scholarly research and prolific academic and professional contributions
- School of Education Mourns the Passing of Dean Penny Hammrich, PhD
  
  August 19, 2022
  
  The School of Education is in mourning following the passing of its beloved Dean, Penny L. Hammrich, PhD. Dr. Hammrich died on Thursday, August 11th, 2022. In her tenure at Drexel, Penny made an indelible impact on the School of Education and was admired and loved by her colleagues and students across the university.
  
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- SOE EdD Student is 2022 Fulbright Grantee
  
  July 15, 2022
  91��Ƭ��’s School of Education is proud to announce that Obadiah Baker, a student in the EdD in Educational Leadership and Management program, is a recipient of a prestigious Fulbright award for the 2022-2023 academic year.
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- July 14, 2022
  A year after the official start of implementation, the Strategic Plan CORE team held community updates, roundtables and other meetings during the spring months to inform the 91��Ƭ�� faculty and professional staff about what’s been worked on to prepare Drexel for the next decade.
- July 14, 2022
  Among those recognized for their research, academic and professional achievements is Alina Schnake-Mahl, ScD, assistant research professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, who was awarded a five-year, $637,000 K01 grant from the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases to study the social and policy determinants of COVID-19 and influenza disparities.
- May 19, 2022
  The speakers addressing graduates this year and receiving recognition for their accomplishments come from wide-ranging backgrounds and fields — and many of them have ties to the University.
- U.S. Professors Prepare for Bridge-Building Mission to Israel
  
  May 10, 2022
  Following Jewish National Fund-USA’s (JNF-USA) MoU signing with the University of Arizona and Israel’s Arava region, JNF-USA is continuing to boost collaboration between Israeli and US institutions as 33 participants from universities and colleges across the U.S. prepare to travel to Israel on the.
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- March 30, 2022
  One of the nation’s most influential leaders in higher education, Freeman A. Hrabowski, III, president of the University of Maryland Baltimore County, will address the class of 2022 at Drexel’s university-wide commencement ceremony on June 9. In what has become a tradition, 91��Ƭ�� will return to Citizens Bank Park to celebrate the graduating class in-person. The ceremony will also be live-streamed.
- School of Education Partners with Abu Dhabi University to elevate academic and scientific exchange for faculty and students
  
  March 21, 2022
  
  In a continuous bid to elevate the faculty and student experience, the School of education is proud to announce a new partnership with Abu Dhabi University (ADU).
  
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- Drexel SOE Ranks Among Best in Nation for Online Master’s in Education Programs
  
  February 21, 2022
  91��Ƭ�� School of Education once again ranks first among all Philadelphia-based institutions for best online master’s in education programs according to the 2022 rankings from U.S. News and World Report. Overall, Drexel ranks 60th in the nation and 3rd in Pennsylvania in the latest rankings.
  
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- Meet SOE’s Newest Academic Advisors!
  
  January 27, 2022
  The School of Education’s Office of Student Services recently welcomed four new academic advisors to the advising team. Academic advisors play a critical role in helping students register for classes and complete the requirements for their specific academic degree or certificate.
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- POL Faculty Spotlight: Ayana Allen-Handy, PhD
  
  January 12, 2022
  
  I am most excited about our various projects in the Justice-oriented Youth (JoY) Education Lab. Getting to collaborate with incredible youth and community members as well as working with amazing SOE students, faculty, staff and other colleagues at Drexel on inspiring research and programs brings me great “joy”!
  
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- POL New Faculty Spotlight: Peggy Kong, PhD
  
  January 12, 2022
  
  I am currently working with the Centre for Equity and Quality in Universal Education (CEQUE), a non-governmental organization (NGO) in India, that upskills public and private school teacher practices. To improve classroom practices, CEQUE coaches and mentors teachers to engage in reflective practice.
  
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- TLC Faculty Spotlight: Jason Silverman, PhD
  
  January 12, 2022
  
  Working with colleagues Valerie Klein and Wesley Shumar at Drexel, as well as partners at 21st Century Partnership for STEM Education, and SoE alum Anthony Matranga at California State University – San Marcos, much of my attention this year will be on our NSF-funded ORCIDS project. The project brings together teachers, researchers and other math educators to focus on ways to engage more meaningfully with students online.
  
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- TLC New Faculty Spotlight: Kristin Koskey, PhD
  
  January 12, 2022
  
  As a Research Professor and Co-Director of The Methods Lab, I am part of many exciting new projects this year! In addition to building interdisciplinary research teams and partnerships, the most current project is a collaborative project among 91��Ƭ��, Bowling Green State University, and Clarity Assessment Systems.
  
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- SOE PhD Student Dara Bright Awarded STEM Fellowship
  
  January 07, 2022
  
  Dara Bright, a doctoral researcher from 91��Ƭ��’s School of Education, has been selected for one of 15 highly competitive annual fellowships with the Community for Advancing Discovery Research in Education (CADRE), a resource network for STEM education researchers supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF).
  
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