Drexel University

08/31/2026

New Drexel research is shedding light on how people perceive and trust generative AI.

An analysis of more than 230,000 Reddit posts found that trust modestly outweighs distrust, with views often shaped by users’ direct experiences with AI and perceptions of its reliability.

Led by Shadi Rezapour, PhD, the study provides a baseline for understanding AI attitudes and informing responsible AI design and governance.

Full DrexelNews story: https://bit.ly/4zThpzN

Is generative artificial intelligence technology a helpful tool or a big problem? Nearly four years after ChatGPT became a household name, most people are either using AI applications or generally aware of what the technology can do. But understanding how much they actually trust the work it produce...

08/31/2026

It all starts here in the city of Philadelphia!

For all incoming students, your journey begins with Welcome Week, Drexel's student orientation gives all New Dragons the opportunity to experience campus and get to know each other before starting classes in the fall.

Beginning with Move-In Weekend (September 12-13), Welcome Week (September 14–20) is the perfect way for you to begin your first days as a Drexel Dragon in the great city of Philadelphia.

Learn more about Welcome Week: https://bit.ly/3zmLhJX

08/27/2026

It all starts here in the city of Philadelphia! 🐉

For all incoming students, your journey begins with Welcome Week, Drexel's student orientation gives all new Dragons the opportunity to experience campus and get to know each other before starting classes in the fall.

Beginning with Move-In Weekend (September 12-13), Welcome Week (September 14–20) is the perfect way for you to begin your first days as a Drexel Dragon in the great city of Philadelphia.

Learn more about Welcome Week 2026: https://bit.ly/3zmLhJX

08/26/2026

With hundreds of events, Welcome Week is where all new undergraduate students get to know their fellow classmates, make our campus community their home, and experience the great City of Philadelphia!

Learn more about Welcome Week: https://bit.ly/3zmLhJX

08/25/2026

A new study from Drexel University researchers finds that technology can help ease the challenges faced by family caregivers of people living with dementia.

The WeCareAdvisor app, which provides personalized, non-pharmacological strategies for managing behavioral symptoms, was shown to reduce caregiver distress and improve well-being, highlighting the potential of technology to support families navigating dementia care.

Read the full DrexelNews story: https://bit.ly/4gaA95Y

Researchers from Drexel University’s College of Nursing and Health Professions and the University of California, Davis, developed and tested a web app, that provides caregivers with information to help them problem-solve and identify nonpharmacological strategies to address the behavioral symptoms...

08/25/2026

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08/24/2026

At Drexel, our unique model of experiential education infuses world-class academics with the power of real-world experience, empowering students to push the boundaries of what they can achieve.

It's a place that encourages you not only to gain knowledge but also to find new ways to turn that knowledge into action. Drexel transforms ambitious thinkers into accomplished leaders with advanced expertise and the potential to change everything.

Apply early by 11/15 🐉📝: https://bit.ly/3Yf54U3

08/20/2026

Rhythm can be found across art forms, from visual art and music to movement and design.

In Taking a Line for a Dance: What is Rhythmic Movement in the Arts?, Drexel students explore these connections through a free pop-up exhibition featuring works from the University’s collections and beyond.

This exhibit is available for viewing in the Rincliffe Gallery on the third floor of Drexel’s Main Building, located at 3141 Chestnut St.

The show is free and open to the public Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., through Aug. 25.

Read the full DrexelNews story:

When you think of rhythm in the arts, what comes to mind?

08/20/2026

Before graduating from Drexel University College of Arts and Sciences, Paige DeAngelo '23 launched a sustainability-minded cosmetics startup producing mascara that is affordable, accessible and reduces the carbon footprint of the beauty industry.

DeAngelo was selected for the Charles D. Close School of Entrepreneurship's Entrepreneurship Co-op, which gives students funding to be their own boss and develop their own company.

Learn more about Paige's experience at Drexel: https://bit.ly/4oipfNP

08/16/2026

Have questions about academics, campus life, co-op, or what it's like to be a Drexel student? Our Student Ambassadors are here to help! Connect with them throughout today's Summer Open House and hear firsthand what makes the Drexel experience unique.