Drexel University is an institution of higher learning located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school was founded in 1891 by Anthony J. Drexel, a noted financier and philanthropist.
The current president is Constantine Papadakis.
1 History
Drexel University was founded in 1891 as the Drexel Institute of Art, Science and Industry by Philadelphia financier and philanthropist Anthony J. Drexel to provide educational opportunities in the “practical arts and sciences” for women and men of all backgrounds. The Drexel Institute of Technology gained university status in 1970, becoming Drexel University. On July 1, 2002, Drexel entered a new era as Philadelphia’s technological leader in health sciences education, when the University was officially united with the former MCP Hahnemann University.
2 Notable Alumni
- Albert Carnesale : Chancellor of the University of California at Los Angeles.
- Peter Liacouras : Former president (18 years) of Temple University.
- Peter Mafany Musonge: Prime minister of Cameroon.
- George Campbell: President of The Cooper Union.
- Robert Hall: Publisher of the Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News.
- Paul Baran: A founding father of the Internet.
- Joseph Woodland : Inventor of the bar code technology.
- Bennett S. Lebow : Maverick CEO of the Vector Group and broker of the landmark tobacco settlement by corporate subsidiary Liggett & Myers.
- Douglas Briggs : President of QVCQVC is a multinational corporation, specialising in television-based home shopping. Founded in 1986 by Joseph Segel, QVC broadcasts in four major countries to 141 million consumers. The name is an acronym standing for "Quality, Value, Convenience" the thr.
- Malik RoseMalik Rose (born November 23 1974) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a National Basketball Association player with the San Antonio Spurs. Malik was originally drafted in the 2nd round out of Drexel University by the Charlotte Hornets in 1996. He graduated: NBA Player.
- Chuck BarrisChuck Barris born on June 3, 1929, was a successful American game show producer during the 1960s and 1970s. Born Charles Hirsch Barris in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania he had a younger sister and a mother and father who passed away by the time he was a teena: Entertainer, creator of The Gong ShowThe Gong Show was a television variety show/ game show spoof that was broadcast in first-run syndication in the United States from 1976 until 1980. It was hosted by Chuck Barris. Each show presented a contest between amateur performers of often questionab.
3 Academics
3.1 Drexel's colleges and schools
The university has thirteen colleges and schools:
3.1.1 Colleges
- Arts and Sciences
- Bennett S. LeBow College of Business
- Engineering
- Medicine
- Nursing and Health Professions
- Information Science and Technology
- Media Arts & Design
- Richard C. Goodwin College of Evening and Professional Studies
- Pennoni Honors College
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