StratoComm Corporation Engages New Vice President Jul 23, 2008
(Logo: ) Mr. Snyder is a graduate of Drexel University where he earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. He also earned an M.S. in Systems Engineering and an Executive Master's in Technology Management from the University of Pennsylvania. (PR Newswire)
Female soldiers cite sexual assaults Jul 22, 2008
She left the military and is studying at Drexel University to become a psychiatric nurse practitioner while continuing to work as a civilian nurse. She said it's hard for people outside a war environment to understand how living in high-stress, primitive conditions can affect your ability to make decisions. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Leatherback Turtles' Newly Discovered Migration Route May Be Roadmap To Salvation Jul 21, 2008
Local villagers used to harvest the turtle eggs quite heavily, but owing to efforts on the part of pioneering leatherback researcher and coauthor Jim Spotila (Drexel University), the Leatherback Trust, and staff and volunteers from the Costa Rican Ministry of Environment and Energy, that practice has been halted locally ... Additional funding came from Drexel University, Goldring Biology Station, the Leatherback Trust and the supporters of the Great Turtle Race. (Science Daily)
Aztec hides cancer fight with a smile Jul 18, 2008
Drexel University women's basketball player Nicole Hester, who was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma on the eve of the 2006-07 season, was last season's recipient of the V Foundation Comeback Award. Presented annually to the male or female college basketball player who has triumphed in the face of true adversity, the award was created in honor of former North Carolina State men's coach Jim Valvano, who died in 1993 after a battle with bone cancer. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Donor kidneys removed with single bellybutton cut Jul 18, 2008
Paul Curcillo and Stephanie King of Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia developed a single-incision technique and Curcillo was the first to use the method to remove a woman's gallbladder through her bellybutton in May 2007. They've since used it for a number of different kinds of surgery. (AZCentral -- News)
Men's lacrosse leaving ECAA Jul 16, 2008
The addition of these two schools, along with the University of Delaware, Drexel University, Hofstra University and Towson University, will improve an already strong conference. Both Hofstra and Towson have made the NCAA Tournament multiple times over the past decade, and with the addition of UMass, the conference will now boast a team that made it to the national championship game back in 2006. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Female Jet-Setter Pleads Guilty in Elaborate ID Theft... Jul 15, 2008
Kirsch, a former Drexel University student, lived until last month with her mother in northern California, where prosecutors say she continued to engage in identity theft while awaiting court appearances in Pennsylvania. Anderton, a University of Pennsylvania graduate originally from Everett, Wash. (Fox News)
Molding facility opens Jul 13, 2008
The company also provides more than $300,000 in tuition reimbursement each year to its associates, and its employees serve on the advisory boards of Drexel University and Delaware County Community College. "Unless you've been living under a rock, it's hard not to have read about ... the fact that the world's manufacturing footprint has shifted," McNeill said. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Read more... Jul 8, 2008
A modular, reconfigurable, and sustainable residential floor system; a project of Drexel University ... Pennsylvania State University and Drexel University have received awards in both rounds of Product Innovation Grants. (PNN Online)
North Pocono athletes named all-state performers Jul 6, 2008
It s pretty amazing, said Wilk, whose track and field career ended because he is headed to Drexel University, which does not sponsor the sport. I had no idea I d get as far as I did. (Scranton Times, PA)
PA Governor Rendell Welcomes Confirmation of Pennsylvania Public Utility Commissioners Jul 1, 2008
Gardner holds a bachelor degree from Drexel University. Robert Powelson will serve on the PUC through April 1, 2009; completing the term of Terrance Fitzpatrick, who resigned. (PR Newswire)
He's looking for new energy sources Jun 28, 2008
He recently won second place in the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, for which he was awarded a $120,000 scholarship to Drexel University. This summer, the United States Army and Navy invited him to speak at an Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association war-fighting conference in Virginia Beach. (Florida Times-Union)
Obituaries for June 26 Jun 27, 2008
Born in Philadelphia, Mr. Ritter was a Media High School Class of 1952 graduate and attended Drexel University for two years. He resided in Glen Mills for 45 years. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Severed trachea caused death of Radnor athlete Jun 26, 2008
" Brindle, who had just completed his freshman year at the LeBow College of Business at Drexel University, was pronounced dead a short time later at Bryn Mawr Hospital. "I have seen this type of injury from a karate chop but this was very unusual," Hoffman said. "The neck has to be exposed and the chin has to be up rather than down. " Former Radnor High School football coach Ralph Rapino said Brindle was a good student with a very bright future. "He was always very respectful to me and to my... (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Rutgers and diversity Jun 24, 2008
Among those expected to bid is Philadelphia-based Telrose Corp., which recently landed contracts with the and Drexel University. The two schools spend about $5 million and $1. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
UNR's engineers paddled their way to first place Jun 24, 2008
" When the competition is over students exchange canoes with other teams and they are given the chance to test and compare various designs. "Florida's boat was very similar to ours, and Wisconsin's was wicked fast - we just couldn't steer it around the turns," Coomes said. The 2008 ASCE National Concrete Canoe Competition teams, in order of final rank, are: 1) University of Nevada, Reno 2) University of California-Berkeley 3) Ecole de technologie superieure, Montreal 4) California Polytechnic... (KRNV.com, NV)
Wolf Pack Charges Finish Line in Inaugural Concrete Canoe Victory Jun 22, 2008
The 2008 ASCE National Concrete Canoe Competition teams in order of final rank are: 1) University of Nevada, Reno 2) University of California, Berkeley 3) Ecole de technologie superieure 4) California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo 5) University of Florida 6) University of Wisconsin - Madison 7) Clemson University 8) Michigan Technological University 9) University of California, Los Angeles 10) University of Wisconsin - Platteville 11) Polytechnic University 12) Drexel University... (PR Newswire)
$20,000 reward offered in Philadelphia murder Jun 21, 2008
He wrote that he had been accepted into the Philadelphia Teaching Fellows program and was going to Drexel University for graduate school. To be eligible for the 20,000 reward, informants must call the Citizens Crime Commission of the Delaware Valley at 215-546-TIPS. Callers will be given code numbers so they can collect rewards anonymously. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Saying good-bye Thousands to graduate from JC public and Catholic schools Jun 21, 2008
Riaz will be attending College of St. Elizabeth in Morristown, while Marti will be enrolled at Drexel University in Philadelphia. Both students spoke about being the top two graduates of the school's final senior class. (Hoboken Reporter, NJ)
Governor Rendell Announces Nominations to Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Jun 20, 2008
Gardner holds a bachelor degree from Drexel University. If confirmed by the Senate, Gardner's term on the PUC would run through April 1, 2013. (PR Newswire)
UMass & Penn State Join CAA For Men's Lacrosse, Starting 2010 Jun 17, 2008
UMass and Penn State join the University of Delaware, Drexel University, Hofstra University and Towson University to form a competitive six-team conference whose champion will earn an automatic bid to the NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship. "We are proud to welcome the University of Massachusetts and Penn State University to the CAA in men's lacrosse," Yeager said. (Umassathletics.com)
Would-be teacher slain Jun 16, 2008
He wrote that he had been accepted into the Philadelphia Teaching Fellows program to teach in city public schools and was going to Drexel University for graduate school. State. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Icahn Lambastes Corporate Culture, CEOs Jun 16, 2008
Speaking at Drexel University commencement, financier Carl Icahn lambastes corporate culture ... "Sooner or later, we're all going to be run by morons," he said to applause during his commencement address at Drexel University on Saturday. (ABC News -- Wire)
Link Between Migranes And Sleep Disorders In Children Jun 15, 2008
The study was conducted at St. Christopher Hospital for Children, Drexel University, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kothare is currently at Harvard Medical School, Children's Hospital in Boston. (Science Daily)
Awards luncheon honors graduates' achievements Jun 12, 2008
" Victor Rivera and Emily Lo are both hunting for summer jobs before enrolling in college in the fall. "I'm relieved, ready to move on to bigger and better things," Rivera said. Rivera will be attending Harcum Junior College to study sports management. He played basketball at Springfield and said he plans to try out for the team in Harcum. "I'll come back and help out with the team here when I'm on vacation," he said. Lo, a member of the Springfield Township High School chapter of the National... (Springfield Sun, PA)
What your doctor wont tell you Jun 12, 2008
"Gynecological surgeons feel they're giving their business away to radiologists if they suggest UAE over hysterectomy," says Francis Hutchins, MD, an adjunct professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Drexel University who has published studies on UAE. The numbers illustrate the divide: In an unpublished pharmaceutical study of surgically treated fibroid sufferers, 83% had a hysterectomy, 15% had a myomectomy, and just 2% had UAE, according to Broder. Real-life endorsement: Like most women over... (MSNBC -- Health)
Juice up your diet Jun 12, 2008
"Fruit and vegetable juices are excellent natural sources of vitamins and minerals and, in moderation, can be part of a healthy diet," says Barry W. Ritz, PhD, a nutritional immunology researcher at Drexel University in Pennsylvania. "Compounds found in fruit and vegetable juices appear to have widespread positive effects on health.". (CNN)
'Excellence' sums up Bishop McDevitt seniors Jun 11, 2008
Salutatorian Ryan Kraenbring also told his classmates although they may be moving to future endeavors, a small piece of themselves is "forever etched in the history of Bishop McDevitt High School." "As we move forward to meet the challenges of a marching world, we know that, like all of those graduating classes who have gone before us, we have left our footprints on the heart of McDevitt," said Kraenbring, who will major in accounting at Drexel University. "We will always be a part of its... (Springfield Sun, PA)
Vital Signs, Inc. Announces Appointment of Chief Operating Officer Jun 11, 2008
Mr. Chanin holds Bachelor of Science degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Drexel University and a Master of Science in Computer Engineering from Princeton University. Alex started his career in the clinical diagnostics unit of E.I. duPont De Nemours and has spent the last 20 years in the in Consulting, Operations, Research and Development, and IT roles within the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. (Primezone Releases)
Clovis West student 2nd in Atlanta Jun 9, 2008
He also received a tuition scholarship to Drexel University worth $120,000 and a second place award from the U.S. Air Force for $1,500 during the competition's award presentation last month. Lacey Benefiel, a Sanger High School sophomore, also was a finalist in the competition. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Dunmore grad sticks to party politics Jun 7, 2008
He will attend Drexel University and major in international business. A proud member of the Republican Party since January, Mr. Wascovich stands by his ideology despite the opposition party s dominance in the area. (Scranton Times, PA)
Jail for Scam Artist? Jun 6, 2008
The former Drexel University student and Ivy League boyfriend Edward Anderton were arrested in late December. Anderton pleaded guilty Monday to conspiracy, aggravated identity theft, access-device fraud, bank fraud, and money laundering. (Fox News)
Martin Adds Bashir Mason To Staff As Assistant Coach Jun 5, 2008
Mason is a 2007 graduate of Drexel University who was a four-year starter for the Dragons at point guard. He was a four-time member of the Colonial Athletic Association All-Defensive Team. (Goredfoxes.com)
THIS MORNING May 30, 2008
Police received complaints, including a call from Thomas Harkins, of Drexel University, who reported a copyright violation. Mrs. Gilgallon allegedly sold the DVD sets on eBay the online auction site on 17 occasions at prices ranging from $35 to $75. (Scranton Times, PA)
Feds: Grifter, days from plea in Pa., still up to old tricks May 29, 2008
Kirsch, a photogenic, auburn-haired, former Drexel University student, has not been charged in the California theft. But it could enhance the probable two- to five-year sentence she faces in the pending case. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Patrick puts his stock in a blind trust May 28, 2008
Director, provost at Drexel University, previously served as dean of engineering at both the University of Michigan and Carnegie Mellon University. He will begin at Northeastern on July 1, a university spokesman said. (Boston Globe)
BioMol sold for $18M May 26, 2008
Zipkin and Taffer, both chemical engineering students at Drexel University in the 1970s, created BioMol in 1983 as a supplier of lipids and other biochemicals to pharmaceutical companies and university researchers. Today, BioMol's product line includes enzymes and enzyme inhibitors, substrates, peptides, antibodies and assay systems. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Got cravings? Ditch thatdiet mentality May 24, 2008
D., assistant professor of psychology at Drexel University in Philadelphia. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Health)
Whitemarsh Business Association awards college scholarships to eight PW students May 22, 2008
Brittany Silver of Lafayette Hill is a member of the National Art Society and has shown her work in student exhibits at Drexel University and Montgomery County Community College. The WBA art scholarship is the third award Silver has received for her work this year. (Conshohocken Recorder, PA)
Expanding prospects for inmates May 22, 2008
Clancy, chairman and CEO of CEC, pointed to a recent Drexel University study that found a sam pling of female inmates at Bo Robinson were 50 percent less likely to commit another crime after release than their counterparts at other facilities in the state. New Jersey has also decreased its prison population since Bo Robinson opened 11 years ago, Clancy said, no small feat given growing populations in dozens of other states. (NJ.com -- Times)
Newsweek: Deprivation a new trend in travel May 21, 2008
"People who have everything in this life want to try everything, too, even putting themselves through hell," says Julio Aramberri, a scholar of at Drexel University in Pennsylvania. Whether it's spending a chilly night in an ice hotel, slashing calories to refugee-camp proportions, going cold turkey from caffeine and booze or battling a storm in a sea kayak, more and more travelers want nothing more than to suffer through their holidays. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Beer me! Fans live it up on infield at Preakness May 18, 2008
It was also a good day for John Ziemblicki, who organized a caravan of four buses from Drexel University in Philadelphia. "We usually run out of beer, so we decided to do something about it this year," said Ziemblicki, holding a beer in each hand. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
EducationDynamics Adds Roundtables and Second Panel to Already Extensive National Dialog on Student Retention Conference Program May 15, 2008
Dr. Kenneth Hartman, academic director at Drexel University Online, has been added to the conference lineup as a breakout session presenter. Entitled Retaining Online Degree Students: Different Needs-Different Methods, the presentation will explore how online degree students differ from their on-campus counterparts and looks at the issues surrounding their academic engagement and motivation. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Warner Home Video Announces New Expanded Roles for Key Executives May 15, 2008
It is my pleasure to recognize and promote these three key executives who have contributed so much to our growth and success," said Horak. These promotions reflect the outstanding achievements of these talented individuals in their respective areas and their efforts to develop and deliver successful strategies instrumental to our growth. I have worked with Jeff, Jeff and Mike for many years and look forward to continuing our partnership to build on the success and momentum of our... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
'Bonnie and Clyde' Jet-Setters Sign Plea Deal May 13, 2008
Kirsch, who left Drexel University in Philadelphia after being charged, faces a mandatory minimum of two years in prison, with a potential of more than five years. Her boyfriend Edward Anderton, 25, also signed a federal plea deal, Greenblatt said, but did not give details. (Fox News)
Young jetsetting ID thieves strike plea deal May 13, 2008
Since her arrest, Kirsch's friends and classmates at Drexel University have portrayed her as a serial liar who even masked her identity when she met the heir to the British throne at a student forum in Philadelphia last year; in a favorite myth, she told him she was Lithuanian. When Kirsch and Edward K. Anderton, 25, were arrested in December, photos found on a laptop in their $3000-a-month apartment showed the couple smooching under the Eiffel Tower, riding horseback on a beach and flaunting... (Sydney Morning Herald)
Lawyer: Philadelphia jet-setters to admit ID fraud fueled their lifestyle May 13, 2008
Kirsch, a Drexel University student and the daughter of a North Carolina plastic surgeon, and her Ivy League graduate boyfriend were by then enjoying what U.S. Attorney Patrick Meehan called a "year of living dangerously.". He might have said fabulously. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Mack's Sum May 12, 2008
MACK'S SUM - New York Post. Monday, May 12, 2008 Last Update: 06:55 AM EDT. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Protez takes aim at problem plaguing patients May 8, 2008
Protez takes aim at infection problem plaguing patients - Philadelphia Business Journal. Members: Not Registered. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Moody's president will step down at end of July May 8, 2008
Joseph Mason, an associate professor of finance at Drexel University in Philadelphia, who has studied the industry, said, "It's an indicator of a major change at Moody's, and a major retrenchment from structured finance.". Investigators from Congress, the Securities and Exchange Commission and various state attorneys general are examining the practices at rating agencies. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
There's A Hole In My -- And In The Data As Well! May 7, 2008
Other key members of the CUAHSI HIS project include SDSC researcher and distinguished scientist Chaitan Baru; David Tarboton of Utah State University; Michael Piasecki of Drexel University; and Jon Goodall of University of South Carolina. Adapted from materials provided by. (Science Daily)
Suffering of Heart Failure Similar to Cancer May 6, 2008
The burden of heart failure is well known to physicians, but "nonprofessionals dont realize it," said Dr. Gerald L. DeVaughn, a clinical associate professor of medicine at Drexel University in Philadelphia. "People given the option of heart failure or cancer might think that heart failure is the choice," he said. (MEDLINEplus)
Engineering And Invention On The Half-shell: Learning From Marine Animals May 5, 2008
Kisailus first became excited about materials science while doing research lab work as an undergraduate at Drexel University ... "It was my co-op experiences and work as a researcher as an undergraduate at Drexel University that set me on this path to research and intrigued my imagination," Kisailus said. (Science Daily)
Volunteer track coach creates champs in Oreland May 2, 2008
" Stone, who competed in the pole vault and long jump while at Drexel University, originally signed up to help with the Holy Martyrs team because his oldest son, now a freshman at LaSalle College High School in Wyndmoor, was involved. His second son, Chris, is currently on the Holy Martyrs relay team. "I started out just trying to keep my hand in it, but it's become more than that," he said. "It's been great. It's a tremendous group of kids and parents. (Springfield Sun, PA)
Election Protection Coalition Fields Over 1,000 Calls Reporting Scattered Problems Throughout Pennsylvania Apr 23, 2008
Pennsylvania partners include The Lawyer's Committee for Civil Rights Under Law; the Committee of Seventy; Common Cause; People for the American Way Foundation; Avencia; Congresso de Latino Unidos; Dechert LLP; DLA Piper; Drexel University; Greater Philadelphia Cares; KPMG International; League of Women Voters of Philadelphia; Morgan, Lewis us; Philadelphia AFL-CIO; Special People in N.E.; Temple University; University of Pennsylvania Law School; The Daily News and White ams LLP. The Lawyers'... (PR Newswire)
Surge of voters turn out in Pa. for Hillary, Barack Apr 23, 2008
I want a Democrat in the White House, and I think Barack has the best chance, said Jason Eldridge, 20, a former Drexel University student. He s got charisma, and I think he could convert Republicans in swing states. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Children With Migraine At Increased Risk Of Sleep Disturbances Apr 22, 2008
The study was conducted at St. Christopher Hospital for Children, Drexel University, in Philadelphia, PA. The senior author, Sanjeev Kothare, MD, is currently at Harvard Medical School, Children's Hospital in Boston. Adapted from materials provided by. (Science Daily)
Onesi Moves Up To Ninth and Murphy Tied For 11th At CAA Championships Apr 20, 2008
of 298 292 590 +22 T5 Drexel University 288 304 592 +24 T5 George Mason Univ. 295 297 592 +24 7 VCU 294 299 593 +25 8 Towson University 305 290 595 +27 9 Delaware, U. of 309 291 600 +32 10 James Madison Univ. 307 300 607 +39 11 Hofstra University 302 310 612 +44. TOURNAMENT LEADER Joel Sjohlm -ga. (Odusports.com)
Clinton holds a slim lead as long primary race nears end Apr 20, 2008
Critics cited it as an example of the news media's and the campaigns' preoccupation with the politics of "gotcha.'' But if there is some truth in that indictment, the debate and the overall campaign dialogue also reflected the fact that the Democratic campaign has turned from the beginning on questions of biography and character rather than fundamental disagreements on policy. For the two remaining Democrats, as well as for those who fell by the electoral wayside earlier, there was relatively... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Aztecs' Davis has lymphoma Apr 19, 2008
Drexel University women's basketball player Nicole Hester, who was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma on the eve of the 2006-07 season, was this year's recipient of the V Foundation Comeback Award. Presented annually to the male or female college basketball player who has triumphed in the face of true adversity, the award was created in honor of former North Carolina State coach Jim Valvano, who died in 1993 following a battle with bone cancer. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Marist Names Chuck Martin Head Men's Basketball Coach Apr 18, 2008
" A native of the Bronx, Martin has served as a Division I assistant coach at five institutions. Prior to his time at Memphis, Martin was an assistant coach at St. John's University from 2004-06. There, he played an integral role in helping upgrade the Red Storm's talent base. In January of 2006 campaign, St. John's recorded victories over two nationally-ranked opponents - then-undefeated Pittsburgh and Louisville - within a span of five days. Before heading to St. John's, Martin spent three... (Goredfoxes.com)
You may not be as well-diversified as you think Apr 18, 2008
D., of Philadelphia's Drexel University, reported that risk-averse investors bought mutual funds more often than individual stocks. When they chose stocks, they generally purchased stocks with low volatility. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Marist To Introduce Chuck Martin As Head Men's Basketball Coach Thursday At 2 P.M. Apr 17, 2008
Prior to his time at Memphis, Martin was an assistant coach at St. John's University, Drexel University, the University of Massachusetts and Manhattan College. Martin, who played at St. Raymond's for three years, was inducted into the school's Hall of Fame in 1998. (Goredfoxes.com)
Philadelphia's Drexel U. mulls expansion in Sacramento Apr 15, 2008
Drexel University is embarking on an ambitious $500 million campus construction plan this week, a vision that aims to give the private urban college a stronger identity and higher national profile. The school is scheduled to break ground on a new dormitory Tuesday and to announce a long-term lease for a National Guard armory, which it plans to turn into a basketball arena. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Around the schools Apr 14, 2008
In the fall, he ll be attending Drexel University, which doesn t have a track team, to study civil engineering. Old Forge. (Scranton Times, PA)
