Written by Drexel University President John Fry and published in The Philadelphia Inquirer, this piece focuses on how taking charge of the Philadelphia History Museum’s collections stays true to Drexel’s mission. When the Philadelphia History […]
Category: Opinion
Q+A: How Can We Change the Face of Technology?
Access to technology has undeniably improved over the last decade, but that has not resulted in greater diversity among the leadership and workforce of the tech industry. Silicon Valley is notoriously dominated by white, male […]
Why Gritty Is a Big Win for the Flyers
It’s been over a week since Gritty was introduced to fans as the new mascot for the Philadelphia Flyers. Since then Gritty has caused quite a stir —to say the least—and has fueled stories, jokes […]
Corporate Boards Must Evolve to Stay Relevant
Written by Raj Gupta, former chairman and CEO of Rohm & Haas and currently chairman of both transportation technology company Aptiv and specialty materials company Avantor, this opinion piece was published in the Philadelphia Inquirer […]
Co-Ops Offer Work Experience Students Need
Written by Drexel University President John Fry and published in Inside Sources, this piece focuses on the need for colleges and universities to prepare students for meaningful careers by incorporating professional work experience into academic […]
For the Jobs of the Future, Where Students Learn Will Be Pivotal
Written by Randall Deike, senior vice president of enrollment management and student success at Drexel University, and published in Inside Sources, this piece focuses on the importance of experiential learning in preparing students to meet the […]
Simple Steps to ‘Bake Up’ the Perfect Business Plan
One of the first things any entrepreneur needs is a business plan, but coming up with a successful plan can be an intimidating process. According to experts at Drexel University’s Close School of Entrepreneurship, it’s […]
Quick Take: New Graham-Cassidy Health Bill is Partisan, Not Public Health
“The Graham-Cassidy bill completely abandons Republicans’ longstanding promise to replace Obamacare. It is repeal only, and would leave tens of millions of Americans with no health insurance and no hope of getting it. All of […]
Moms and Dads Should be Given Equal Leave to Bond with Their Newborn
In an opinion piece published in the Sept. 10 edition of The Philadelphia Inquirer, Natalie Pedersen, PhD, assistant professor of legal studies in Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business, wrote about the struggles companies face […]
Quick Take: Bare-Bones Plans in GOP Health Bill a Bad Idea
“Barebones plans will attract younger and healthier patients, who are likely to run up lower health care bills. That means those who buy traditional, full-coverage plans will be mostly older and sicker. With a risk pool composed […]
