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Academic Transformation Update and Fall 2027 Semester Calendar Transition

A message was sent to all graduate and professional degree students on Oct. 30 with an update on Academic Transformation and details about the transition to the semester calendar beginning August 2027.
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Financial Planning with GradSense

The GradSense website is solely devoted to helping graduate students make and execute a financial plan for graduate school.
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Free Membership to the Association for Women in Science

Drexel University is an institutional partner with the Association for Women in Science (AWIS), granting students, faculty and professional staff free AWIS membership.
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Graduate Student Resources

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Academic Advisors

Academic advisors can help you plan your schedule, register for courses and review your progress toward graduation.
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Graduate Student Association

The Graduate Student Association (GSA) is a governing body and advocate for all graduate students and organizations at Drexel, supporting students' scholarly, personal and professional development.
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Graduate Student Lounge

The lounge is an essential resource for graduate students to study, meet and host seminars and professional development events.
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Graduate Student Organizations

Get involved! Browse a list of graduate student organizations.
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Upcoming Doctoral Defenses

Abigail Onufer

The Differential Roles of Type I and Type III Interferon Signaling in the Neonatal Response to Influenza Virus Infection

Major: Microbiology and Immunology
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Date: March 30, 2026 11:00 AM
Location: New College Building, Geary A

Evangeline Williams

Gene Expression Networks and Molecular Pathways Underlying Biofilm Formation in Haemophilus influenzae

Major: Microbiology and Immunology
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Date: April 02, 2026 2:00 PM
Location: New College Building, Geary A

Mahary Lalarizo Rakoto

PSGL-1 signaling in CD8+ T cells is a key driver of impaired anti-tumor immunity in cutaneous melanoma

Major: Cancer Biology
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Date: April 03, 2026 1:00 PM
Location: New College Building, Room 18101

Emily Konopka

Improving Vaccine Efficacy in Aging: Adenosine Deaminase Reverses Age-Related Immune Dysfunction in a Clostridioides difficile Vaccination and Challenge Model

Major: Microbiology and Immunology
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Date: April 07, 2026 1:00 PM
Location: New College Building, Geary A

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