For many Philadelphians, the annual Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run is the event of the season—a chance to run the 10-mile length of the city’s central north-south artery, see the urban landscape in a […]
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Quick Take: What Everyone is Missing in the Fray over Indiana and Arkansas
A new law in Indiana, dubbed the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA), makes it legal for those who believe their religious beliefs are “substantially burdened” to seek “relief” from whatever governmental mandate imposes that burden. […]
Drexel Snapshot: What Can Venetian ‘High Water’ Teach Us About Climate Resiliency?
Drexel environmental engineering professor Franco Montalto, PhD, is on sabbatical in Venice, where he’s getting a close look at the effects of climate on the urban ecosystem. Montalto, who designs, installs and monitors green infrastructure […]
Certificate Programs: The “New Black” in Professional Development
By Susan Aldridge, PhD In today’s ever-evolving workforce, lifelong learning is the key to gainful and fulfilling employment—which is why successful professionals are always on the lookout for quality continuing education, designed to drive career […]
Head to Head: NBC, Brian Williams and the Future of Journalism
NBC Nightly News recently suspended anchor Brian Williams for six months after an investigation, spurred by a story in Stars & Stripes, revealed that his account of being in a military helicopter that was forced down by […]
Greece’s Anti-Austerity Government and the Future of the Eurozone
With the recent election in Greece, the country’s radical left Syriza party became the first anti-austerity party to win elections in Europe. The victory of Syriza prime minister candidate Alexis Tsipras has already cast doubts […]
Building Campus Pride Among Virtual Students
By Susan Aldridge, PhD For years, we’ve heard that students who learn online cannot possibly develop the same affinity for the institutions they attend as their peers who study on campus. But from where I […]
Gas Prices Continue to Drop But How Low Will They Go?
With gas prices already at an all-time low, consumers are enjoying spending less at the pump to fill their gas tanks. The national average for mid-grade gas in the U.S. has decreased at least 50 […]
Q+A: Hacking as Propaganda Warfare
Earlier this week hackers, calling themselves the Cyber Caliphate and acting in support of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, gained access to social media accounts of the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), posting pro-ISIS […]
10 Must-Know Tips for Budding Entrepreneurs
Launching a new company is not an easy undertaking. That’s why —according to Bloomberg—eight out of 10 companies fail within 18 months of opening for business. While there is no formula that can guarantee success, […]