College of Engineering expert Ali Hasan, PhD, discusses the strain AI data centers will put on the energy grid and how the technology could also be the key to fortifying it for the surge in demand.
Q&A: Our Region Is Battling a Bird Flu Outbreak. Should We Be Worried?
Concern about bird flu seems to be growing steadily locally and nationally. Here to sort out what we know, and steps to minimize health risks, is Thersa Sweet, PhD, a teaching professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health.
Q+A: QVC Is Still Selling, But Is Anyone Buying?
Lawrence Duke, EdD, a clinical professor in Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business, spoke about how external forces have shaped the trajectory of QVC’s outlook and how the company can find success again.
Q&A: What’s Next for IceCube’s Hunt for ‘Ghost Particles?’
The IceCube Neutrino Observatory, or IceCube, is a massive cubic-kilometer detector embedded deep in the Antarctic ice at the South Pole that explores fundamental questions in physics and astronomy. For the first time since its inception in 2010, IceCube has just completed an upgrade consisting of adding over 600 new detectors to the existing 5,160 which were installed more than 15 years ago. This upgrade, along with the continued collaboration of Physics faculty and students from Drexel University, should lead to more information on neutrinos, or “ghost particles” as they are sometimes referred to, and pave the way for more cosmic discoveries.
Q+A: What Separates AI Winners from AI Gimmicks on Super Bowl Sunday
Boryana Dimitrova, PhD, an associate clinical professor of marketing in Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business, spoke about how businesses can use AI in their Super Bowl ads to stand out, while maintaining brand trust.
Q+A: What Does It Take To Bring Home A Gold From The Olympic Games?
With the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympic Games rapidly approaching, athletes around the world are preparing for their moment in the spotlight. Years of practice, hard work and dedication come together as competitors earn the international […]
Q+A:Telehealth May Help Bridge the Gap in Mental Health for Medical Students
As the college’s growing landscape creates more varied clinical opportunities for students, this expansion presents a challenge: how do you ensure students have vital mental health resources when they’re many miles away from campus?
Q+A: A Drexel Economist’s Outlook on the 2026 U.S. Economy
André Kurmann, PhD, professor of Economics in Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business, spoke with The Drexel News Blog about what people can expect from the U.S. economy this year and what economic issues he’s keeping an eye on.
Q+A: How Can Feeling in Control Foster Healthy Aging Among Adult Cancer Survivors?
Having control over your own health through access to medical appointments, healthy foods, clean air and water, among other resources indeed fosters better health. It’s equally understandable that when an individual doesn’t have these, they are at risk for worse health. But simply believing that you don’t have control over your health could actually compound these problems, according to a recently published study from Drexel University researchers in the journal Psychology, Health & Medicine.
Q+A: Breastfeeding Benefits and Formula Facts: What Parents Should Know
Registered Dietitian Beth Leonberg, DHSc, an associate clinical professor emerita in Drexel University’s College of Nursing and Health Professions, shares expertise on infant feeding options.