Drexel University

Private university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Drexel University
Caption	N/A
Motto	Ambition Can't Wait
Established	1891
Type	Private
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City	Philadelphia
State	Pennsylvania
Country	United States
Campus	Urban
Website	drexel.edu

Drexel University is a private university with its main campus located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It was founded in 1891 by Anthony J. Drexel, a noted financier and philanthropist. The university is known for its cooperative education program (co-op), which allows students to gain up to 18 months of paid, full-time work experience in their field of study before graduation.

History

Drexel University was originally established as the Drexel Institute of Art, Science, and Industry in 1891. The institution was founded to provide educational opportunities in the "practical arts and sciences" for women and men of all backgrounds. In 1936, the institution was renamed the Drexel Institute of Technology, and in 1970, it became Drexel University.

Academics

Drexel University offers over 70 undergraduate programs and more than 100 master's, doctoral, and professional programs across its various colleges and schools. The university is particularly known for its programs in engineering, business, information science, and medicine.

Colleges and Schools

• Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design
• Bennett S. LeBow College of Business
• College of Arts and Sciences
• College of Computing & Informatics
• College of Engineering
• College of Medicine
• Dornsife School of Public Health
• School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems
• Thomas R. Kline School of Law

Cooperative Education Program

Drexel's cooperative education program, or co-op, is one of the oldest and largest in the United States. The program allows students to alternate periods of academic study with periods of full-time employment, providing them with valuable work experience and professional connections.

Research

Drexel University is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". The university conducts research in a variety of fields, including biomedical engineering, nanotechnology, information science, and public health.

Campus

Drexel's main campus is located in the University City neighborhood of Philadelphia. The university also has additional campuses in Center City and Queen Lane.

Athletics

Drexel's athletic teams are known as the Drexel Dragons. The university competes in the NCAA Division I as a member of the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA). Drexel offers 18 varsity sports, including basketball, lacrosse, and rowing.

Notable Alumni

Drexel University has a number of notable alumni, including:

• Paul Baran, co-inventor of packet switching
• Chuck Barris, television producer and creator of The Gong Show
• Chris Ferguson, NASA astronaut
• Raj Gupta, former CEO of Rohm and Haas

See Also

• List of universities in the United States
• Philadelphia Big 5
• University City, Philadelphia

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