Drexel University
Coverage of Drexel University in the Nexus archive.
- Philadelphia health department takes over management of sexual assault response center from Drexel University
Philadelphia’s Sexual Assault Response Center (PSARC), previously managed by Drexel University since 2011, is now operated by the city’s Department of Public Health. The transition addresses staffing and funding challenges amid rising demand for sexual assault care, with $300,000 allocated in the 2027 budget for the center’s operations.
- We Know Simple Fluids Can Flow. Turns Out, Some Can Fracture.
Thamires Lima, a research professor at Drexel University, studies viscous liquids like polypropylene and crude oil using extensional rheology. Her research reveals that some fluids can fracture instead of just flow when stretched between metal plates.
- New York City high-rise now stable after columns buckle, raising concerns of a collapse
A 37-floor high-rise in midtown Manhattan remains blocked off after columns buckled, prompting evacuations and stabilization efforts. Officials confirm the structure is stable, with temporary shoring installed on floors 18-23. The building, formerly Pfizer's headquarters, is being converted into a 1,600-unit luxury apartment as part of a national trend of office-to-residential conversions.
- Drexel Receives $112.6M Gift for Computing, Engineering
Drexel University received a $112.6 million gift to support computing and engineering initiatives. The donation was reported by Susan H. Greenberg in a June 15, 2026 article.