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Alissa Falcone

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Alissa Falcone is the editor of DrexelNow and Drexel Quarterly and a staff writer who has contributed to those Drexel publications as well as Drexel Magazine and EXEL Magazine. She joined University Communications in 2013 as a communications associate and continued working full-time in 2014 after she graduated from Drexel with a bachelor’s degree in English. Alissa received her master's degree in communication from Drexel in 2017. She previously worked for Philadelphia magazine and has written for the Philadelphia Daily News, Philly.com and other publications. When she’s not working at her desk, she can usually be found near one of the many food trucks on Drexel’s campus … for work, obviously. She tweets at @AlissaFalcone.

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The Drexel ICA group pictured with TEDI , government officials, school leadership, and community stakeholders, in front of the newly launched computer lab. Photo courtesy of TEDI. Through Connections and Community, Drexel Course Helps Launch Computer Lab in Tanzania
Apr 1, 2024
Several Drexel units and external partners collaborated for a class that ultimately culminated in improved digital literacy and educational opportunities for young learners — and, as a byproduct, physical school and road repairs in the country’s Moshi District.
Michael Baum discussing his last startup, Splunk, at an event for first-year and senior College of Engineering students on March 6. Photo credit: Megan Kilcullen. Splunk Founder Michael Baum ’85 Shares Personal Philosophies, Entrepreneurial Advice and the Impact of His Drexel Co-ops
Mar 11, 2024
Two co-ops at IBM and an on-campus visit from Steve Jobs helped inspire alumnus Michael Baum to start his entrepreneurial journey. He visited campus last week to publicly announce the evolution of his foundation, which invests in student startups, on the eve of his company’s $28 billion acquisition by Cisco.
Communication with human head speech The Drexel Ombuds is Here to Listen and Help
Mar 11, 2024
Need an impartial sounding board for something you’re going through at Drexel? The Drexel Ombuds — College of Arts and Sciences professor Kirk Heilbrun, PhD — can offer confidential and unbiased counsel.
The 1984 Drexel Macintosh 128K — complete with a blue “D” for Drexel — that was distributed to Drexel University students in 1984. This model, photographed in 2024, is housed in Drexel’s Department of Digital Media in the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design. 40 Years Ago, Drexel Made Computer — and Apple — History
Mar 5, 2024
In the early 1980s, Drexel became the first university in the country to require all students to have a personal computer, a mandate made possible through a first-of-its-kind partnership with Apple Inc.
Headshot of Michael Mittelman Drexel-Salus 101: A Q&A With Salus University’s President
Jan 29, 2024
Salus University President Michael H. Mittelman, OD, shared his thoughts on all that has happened so far with the merger between the two institutions, and what he hopes for the future.
Three people move a tower of boxes. Drexel Continues Longstanding Charitable Traditions to Brighten the Holiday Season
Dec 20, 2023
The University continued three of its traditional and annual ways of giving back to the community during the holiday — including one that has been providing holiday meals for community members for 50 years.
Students listening to keynote speaker, Assata Thomas at the THRIVE Students of Color Empowerment Retreat Opening Dinner on September 14, 2023. Photo Credit: Rox Scott Drexel Recognized for its Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Dec 18, 2023
The University received the 2023 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award.
4 new endowed positions Four Endowed Positions Created at Drexel
Dec 18, 2023
Three different colleges and the Office of University Collections and Exhibitions received financial support to create new positions bolstering Drexel’s excellence and expertise in a variety of fields.
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All In Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting graphic Dragons Demonstrate Fiery Voter Turnout
Nov 28 2022
The university was recognized for efforts to increase voter turnout and was named an All In Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting.
Poster for Can We Talk? event on Nov. 17 at Bentley Hall from 7-9 p.m. Pennoni Honors College Introduces "Can We Talk?" Events
Nov 9 2022
Students from any university can learn to have a more civil discussion with people whose views differ from theirs — just in time for Thanksgiving.
Wooden blocks that spell Resilience Resiliency Tips to Help You Make it Through the Term
Oct 14 2022
College of Medicine student Megan Bradley, a trained resiliency coach, offered tips for bouncing back and through hurdles in academia.
Andrew DeLuca on Drexel's Campus Drexel University First-Year Building New Rover
Oct 4 2022
Andrew DeLuca, an electrical engineering major, is working on a first-of-its-kind rover that could aid in landmine detection.
Blue and yellow graphic reading Dragon Votes Make a Difference 2022 Voting Information for the Drexel University Community
Oct 3 2022
Dragons can register to vote in Pennsylvania until Oct. 24 and learn about this year's elections through events and resources on campus.
Lancaster Walk Alumna vs. Newbie: Drexel Staff Members Offer Campus and Philadelphia Recommendations
Sep 26 2022
Alissa Falcone and Nat Kaemmerer have different points of view on campus and its surrounding city and came up with recommendations for students for both.
Zac Cohen cooks a trial dish. Drexel University Students and Longwood Gardens Tackle Food Sustainability and Innovation
Sep 21 2022
Over the course of a term, students in the "Garden to Table Cooking" class learned how to cook and present dishes made from scratch.
STAR Showcase STAR Scholars Shine in 20th Anniversary of Undergraduate Research Program
Sep 15 2022
More than 120 Drexel University students tackled advanced research and shared their findings at the STAR Showcase on Aug. 25.
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