Drexel University

What they do

Drexel is a comprehensive global research university with a unique model of experiential learning that combines academic rigor with one of the nation’s premier cooperative education programs.

Drexel is one of Philadelphia’s top 10 private employers, and a major engine for economic development in the region. Drexel has committed to being the nation’s most civically engaged university, with community partnerships integrated into every aspect of service and academics.

Drexel is a comprehensive global research university with a unique model of experiential learning that combines academic rigor with one of the nation’s premier cooperative education programs.

Drexel has built its global reputation on core achievements that include:

• Leadership in experiential learning through Drexel Co-op.
• A history of academic technology firsts.
• Recognition as a model of best practices in translational, use-inspired research.

Founded in 1891 in Philadelphia, Drexel now engages with students and communities around the world via:

• Three Philadelphia campuses and other regional sites.
• The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, the nation’s oldest major natural science museum and research organization.
• International research partnerships including China and Israel.
• Drexel Online, one of the oldest and most successful providers of online degree programs.

Drexel is one of Philadelphia’s top 10 private employers, and a major engine for economic development in the region. Drexel has committed to being the nation’s most civically engaged university, with community partnerships integrated into every aspect of service and academics.

Drexel’s ongoing strategic plan, “Transforming the Modern Urban University,” guides the University’s 21st-century trajectory. Learn more at the Strategic Plan website.

Researcher

Youngmoo Kim, Director of ExCITe Center at Drexel University