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The Drexel College of Arts and Sciences Research Day

Wanted: Alum Judges for Research Day 2026

We invite our alum to participate in Research Day by serving as distinguished judges. Help the college to choose the most accomplished alum poster. We look forward to seeing you there!

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The Drexel College of Arts and Sciences Honors Day Celebration

Honors Day: Celebrating Drexel’s Finest Students

The College of Arts and Sciences is home to many students with impressive records that set them apart from their peers. Each year, we celebrate these distinctive scholars recognized by their peers, faculty and national fellowships.

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The Drexel College of Arts and Sciences Kaczmarczik Lecture and Physics Science Day

The Kaczmarczik Lecture

Established in 1995 to honor beloved Drexel Professor of Physics Paul Kaczmarczik, this significant lecture series has featured Nobel Laureates and renowned scientists from around the world for more than 30 years.

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The Drexel College of Arts and Sciences Dr. Francis K. Davis Endowed Lecture

The Davis Endowed Lecture

Established by a generous alumnus in honor of Dr. Francis K. Davis, a beloved and inspiring member of the Drexel physics faculty. This lecture synthesizes the arts and sciences by emphasizing the role of creativity in scientific inquiry and discovery.

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The Drexel College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Excellence Fund

Dean’s Excellence Fund: Finding Your Community

Jeremy D’Amico, political science ’24, was drawn to Writers Room because of his interest in social justice. Thanks to the Dean’s Excellence Fund, Writers Room was able to offer Jeremy a full-time paid co-op.

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The Drexel College of Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Research (ASURS) Fund

ASURS Fund: Accelerating Undergraduate Research

The Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Research Support (ASURS) Fund is supported by our dedicated donors and alumni. The ASURS Fund gives undergraduates $1,500 to participate in a mentored research project of their choice.

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The Drexel College of Arts and Sciences Creative Writing MFA Fund

MFA Fund: Empowering Emerging Writers

Robert “Rob” Silverman, BS ’69, supports the next generation of writers because he is inspired by the Drexel Creative Writing MFA program's focus on fostering access, creativity, and excellence.

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The Drexel College of Arts and Sciences Maryanoff Scholarship for Chemistry Major Freshmen

Connecting Chemistry Majors With Research Experiences

Thanks to the generous support of Drexel alumni Bruce and Cynthia Maryanoff, outstanding freshman chemistry students can participate in a mentored summer research program.

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Drexel’s College of Arts and Sciences centers on a straightforward idea: that the most difficult, complicated and consequential problems we face in society—including climate change, political polarization and violent crime—involve both the natural world and the humans who live within it. We need expertise in STEM, the social sciences and the humanities to solve these problems. The College of Arts and Sciences is a leader in community-based learning, experiential learning, and civic engagement. Our immersive curricula—from politics to physics, English to biology, and history to mathematics—not only help students master these disciplines but teaches them to adeptly combine areas of knowledge to create solutions for today’s challenges.

We seek partners who share our passion and vision. Your investment in the College of Arts and Sciences will empower us to realize our most significant potential and put your stamp on future generations. Every gift—$5 or $50,000—profoundly and immediately impacts our students. Help shape the vision of our college by investing in Drexel’s intellectual foundation.





Get In Touch

For questions, to create a scholarship, or to support a specific department, please contact Nikolas G. Kozel, MS ’12, Assistant Vice President of Development, Institutional Advancement, Drexel University. Our Institutional Advancement team works to develop and implement strategies for sustainable, long-term growth in unrestricted, restricted and endowed funds, as well as enhance the reach of alumni engagement. Drexel's Office of Institutional Advancement supports the University’s mission and strategic priorities by building and strengthening relationships with alumni, students, faculty, staff, civic leaders, friends, and foundation and corporate partners.

Nikolas G. Kozel

Nikolas G. Kozel, MS '12,
Assistant Vice President of Development,
Institutional Advancement, Drexel University
215.895.0268
kozel@drexel.edu

Sarah Taggart

Sarah Taggart,
Director of Development,
College of Arts and Sciences, Drexel University
215.571.4301
st3464@drexel.edu



Ways To Give

Drexel’s College of Arts and Sciences is grounded in the ideal that human progress and fulfillment lie at the intersection of art, science and industry. The College embraces society’s greatest challenges through boundless curiosity, focused research and continuous innovation. Our talented students, dedicated faculty and community partners collaborate across disciplines to make a real difference.

Give the Gift of Time — Volunteer Opportunities

There are numerous ways to get involved as an alum of Drexel University’s College of Arts and Sciences. Please email Nikolas G. Kozel, kozel@drexel.edu, for more information.

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Your gift makes a real difference – make an investment in our shared future. Together, we empower talented and ambitious students, faculty, and researchers to change lives, our community, and the world.

MAKE A GIFT

Donations by check

It’s easy to show your support with a donation by check. Please make your check payable to Drexel University and mail it to:

Drexel University
PO Box 8215
Philadelphia, PA 19101-9684
Please write the area you’d like to support in the memo line



Giving Opportunities

Dean’s Excellence Fund

Your investment in the College of Arts and Sciences ensures that all our majors—more than 2,500 students—benefit from strategic investments that advance CoAS’ mission to identify and address the challenges of our world through our research, teaching and community outreach. Administered by the Dean of the College, the Dean’s Excellence Fund ensures that essential support is available when and where needed.

Your gift may be used to support:

  • Community-Based Learning courses
  • Student programming
  • Research opportunities in our labs, writing centers and media facilities
  • Student fellowships
  • Improvement to our teaching and research facilities

Undergraduate Experience Fund

A gift to the College of Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Experience Fund provides the essential resources our students need to advance in their academic careers and benefit from experiences outside the classroom. Your support helps our majors grow their skillset and confidence to become ambitious leaders, thinkers and changemakers without being deterred by the cost of these important extracurriculars.

Your gift may be used to support:

  • Registration or travel to academic conferences
  • Engagement in civic activities
  • Travel for study abroad
  • Off-campus research opportunities

Co-Op Opportunities Fund

Immersive cooperative education is a distinctive hallmark of a Drexel experience. The College of Arts and Sciences Co-op Opportunities Fund provides financial support to students who find unpaid or underpaid co-op positions with nonprofits or other worthy organizations, or for those who wish to complete a co-op abroad to widen their global perspectives. Co-ops have a direct impact on the growth of our students by providing an invaluable experience that is integral to their future success. Your support recognizes the importance of this hands-on, real-world experience for our students and empowers them to realize their greatest potential.

BRIDGE Program Fund

Established in 2021, the College of Arts and Sciences Build Relationships in Diverse Group Experiences (BRIDGE) Program seeks to enhance the success of underrepresented minority students by closing systemic gaps via extracurricular mentoring, networking, professional development and financial literacy education. Such programming cultivates a sense of community, increases retention and graduation rates, and prepares students to be future leaders.

Your gift to BRIDGE directly impacts the College of Arts and Sciences Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) priorities.

Your gift may be used to support:

  • Student mentor stipends
  • Faculty advisor stipends
  • Activities and workshops
  • Transportation for fieldtrips
  • Guest speakers

MAKE A GIFT

If you’d like to support a department or center within the College of Arts and Sciences, please click on the “Make a Gift” button and choose “Select Another Area to Support”. You may also reach out to Nikolas G. Kozel, kozel@drexel.edu, for more information.

IMPACT IN ACTION

Thank you for supporting our college!

Drexel’s College of Arts and Sciences is grounded in the ideal that human progress and fulfillment lie at the intersection of art, science and industry. The College embraces society’s greatest challenges through boundless curiosity, focused research and continuous innovation. We seek partners like you who share our passion and vision. Your investment not only empowers our talented students and dedicated faculty to realize their greatest potential but will also put your stamp on generations to come.

Omani students visit Drexel as part of English Language Center program

Drexel English Language Center One of Three U.S. Programs to Host Omani Students Seeking Admission to American Universities

Drexel’s English Language Center (ELC) is proud to host its second cohort of 26 students through a multi-year agreement with the Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman – Cultural Division.

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Student presents research at ASURS Fund conference

Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Research Support Fund Sets Students Up for the Future

Since its inception in 2023, ASURS has supported nearly 100 College of Arts and Sciences undergraduates, mutually benefiting students, faculty and PhD candidates.

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Students in Food and Land Security community-based learning course

Community-Based Learning Course Gets Up Close With Philadelphia’s Food Crisis

Food and Land Security in Philadelphia, an intensive community-based learning course offered each year in the College of Arts and Sciences, explores an urgent issue affecting our community alongside the people who are impacted.

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Jojo Elhassan

Meet Jojo Elhassan, Recipient of MFA Scholarship for Marginalized Writers

Nigerian writer Altine “Jojo” Elhassan, creative writing ’24, is the inaugural recipient of a full tuition scholarship from the MFA Gift Fund for Marginalized Writers. The scholarship aims to support diverse literary voices by funding writers whose personal experiences of marginalization—including but not limited to race, class or disability—inform their work.

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Writers Room co-op student Jeremy D'Amico

Finding Your Place in the Community with Writers Room

When Jeremy D’Amico, political science ’24, decided to come to Drexel, he didn’t think much about what living in a city like Philadelphia would involve. He quickly became absorbed in his studies and paid little attention to the community surrounding campus—until he started a co-op with Writers Room.

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