23 Facts About Drexel University

Drexel University is a private research university with its main campus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Drexel University's cooperative education program is a prominent aspect of the school's degree programs, offering students the opportunity to gain up to 18 months of paid, full-time work experience in a field relevant to their undergraduate major or graduate degree program prior to graduation.

Drexel University was founded in 1891 as the Drexel Institute of Art, Science and Industry, by Philadelphia financier and philanthropist Anthony J Drexel.

The central aspect of Drexel University's focus on career preparation, in the form of its cooperative education program, was introduced in 1919.

Between 1995 and 2009, Drexel University underwent a period of significant change to its programs, enrollment, and facilities under the leadership of Dr Constantine Papadakis, the university's president during that time.

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Drexel University's leadership guided the university toward improved performance in collegiate rankings, a more selective approach to admissions, and a more rigorous academic program at all levels.

Under Fry's leadership, Drexel University has continued its expansion, including the July 2011 acquisition of The Academy of Natural Sciences.

College of Arts and Sciences was formed in 1990 when Drexel University merged the two existing College of Sciences and College of Humanities together.

In September 2010, Drexel University Online received the Sloan-C award for institution-wide excellence in online education indicating that it had exceptional programs of "demonstrably high quality" at the regional and national levels and across disciplines.

Drexel University Online won the 2008 United States Distance Learning Association's Best Practices Awards for Distance Learning Programming.

Drexel University has a fully internet-based job database, where students can submit resumes and request interviews with any of the thousands of companies that offer positions.

About one third of Drexel University graduates are offered full-time positions by their co-op employers right after graduation.

Drexel University is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity".

Drexel University's programs are divided across three Philadelphia-area campuses: the University City Campus, the Center City Campus and the Queen Lane College of Medicine Campus.

Drexel University Publishing Group serves as a medium for literary publishing on campus.

The Drexel University Publishing Group serves as a pedagogical organization by allowing students to intern and work on its publications.

Millennium Hall, Drexel University's newest residence hall, is a modified suite .

Drexel University recognizes over 250 student organizations in the following categories:.

The school's sports teams, now known as the Drexel University Dragons, participate in the NCAA's Division I as a member of the Colonial Athletic Association.

Drexel University has appeared in news and television media several times.

In 2006 Drexel University served as the location for ABC Family's reality show "Back on Campus".

In 2007, Drexel University was the host of the 2008 Democratic presidential candidate debate in Philadelphia, televised by MSNBC.

In 1991, the university's centennial anniversary, Drexel created an association called the Drexel 100, for alumni who have demonstrated excellence work, philanthropy, or public service.