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Drexel Online Student, Mary Jane Gray, Featured in January 09 issue of Philadelphia MagazineAs part of the "Your Classroom. Anywhere campaign," Drexel Online's student Mary Jane Gray was featured in an article where she share her experiences as an online student. Click here to read the full article.
Gas cost ignites surge in online college classes - Philadelphia Inquirer - July 19, 2008Drexel University Online was featured in the July 19th edition of the Philadelphia Inquirer. Journalist Susan Snyder covered the rise in online enrollments due to the recent rise in gas prices. Academic Director, Dr. Ken Hartman was featured in the article, as well as two online students. Click here to read the article.
Online College Courses Growing in Popularity - KYW 1060 News Radio - June 27, 2008Dr. Kenneth Hartman, academic director of Drexel University Online, was recently featured both online and on air by KYW 1060 Newsradio. He was featured in a story about online course enrollments growing exponentially, which could be due to the rise in gas prices. “People lead very busy lives and they don't have the time to find a place to park on a college campus, pay the gas, pay the tolls and pay the parking," Hartman says. Read Full Story
Drexel University Online Featured in Hired MagazineDrexel University Online was featured in a recent issue of Hired! magazine targeted towards job seekers in the Philadelphia area. Featuring two graduates who were met with success upon the completion of their program, the piece also highlighted the five optional concentrations now available for students who enroll in the online Master of Science in Library and Information Science program. Read full story
Drexel University Launches an Online Degree in Hospitality ManagementPhiladelphia, PA – February 4, 2009 - Drexel University Online, a pioneer in Internet-based education programs, has added a new online program to its offerings, the Master of Science in Hospitality Management from Drexel’s Goodwin College of Professional Studies.
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Nearly 1,000 Registered Nurses on the Path to Career AdvancementPhiladelphia, PA – October 17, 2008 – Drexel University Online, a subsidiary of Drexel University, addresses the educational needs of nurses by providing an online RN to BSN program for them to gain the knowledge and skills needed to advance in their career. This program has been offered online from the College of Nursing and Health Professions since 1999 and has close to 1,000 active students.
Healthcare Professionals Are Invited to Attend a Presentation on Energy Medicine by Renowned Author, Dr. James OschmanPhiladelphia, PA – October 14, 2008 – Drexel University will host “An Evening with Dr. James Oschman” featuring a presentation by the renowned biophysicist and author of Energy Medicine: The Scientific Basis. Oschman will present on clinical aspects of Biological Fields offered through Drexel’s online certificate in Complementary and Integrated Therapies program. A formal reception and book signing will immediately follow the presentation.
Drexel University Online Launches Certificate in Medical Family TherapyPhiladelphia, PA– September 29, 2008 – Drexel University Online is increasing its range of prestigious online healthcare programs with the addition of the Post-Master’s Certificate in Medical Family Therapy. This 14 credit certificate is offered fully online.
Offering Quality Engineering Master’s Programs to Meet Today’s Employment NeedsPhiladelphia, PA– September 22, 2008 – The job outlook for engineering professionals will grow rapidly over the next eight years, according to the U.S. Department of Labor and Statistics. In addition to the increased number of jobs, current engineering professionals will retire in record numbers, leaving the job outlook bright for new graduates. Drexel University Online is at the forefront of engineering education, and offers a variety of online engineering degrees for engineering professionals.
Baby Boomers Join Drexel Online For an EncorePhiladelphia, PA– September 19, 2008 – The days of carefree retirement are long gone for most, but today’s baby boomers have found a way to continue earning well into their golden years. The answer is encore careers; a trend growing by leaps and bounds according to Marc Freedman, the author of Encore: Finding Work That Matters in the Second Half of Life. Many of these career changers need additional or advanced education to transition into a new profession. Drexel University Online offers convenient online education options for those looking to go back to school.
Metropolitan Cooperative Library System (MCLS) Partners With Drexel University Online Philadelphia, PA - August 18, 2008 - Drexel University Online, ranked among “America’s Best Colleges 2008” by U.S.News & World Report, recently established an educational partnership with Metropolitan Cooperative Library System, an association of more than 30 libraries in the Greater Los Angeles area.
Drexel University Online Promotes Online Education Through New BlogPhiladelphia, PA - July 31, 2008 - Drexel University Online announces the launch of its new blog, e-Insights. E-Insights will feature some of today’s hottest topics in online education, while also providing informative posts about technology, software and podcasts. The interactive blog will offer readers a chance to offer comments, provide articles about online learning, and audio interviews with influential business leaders.
Drexel University Online Students Break Ground As the First to Defend “Real World” Degrees in Second LifePhiladelphia, PA - June 14, 2008 - Students in Drexel Online master’s in higher education program made their mark in history by becoming the first in higher education to defend their thesis virtually through the popular social networking site Second Life. The first of six students held their master’s defense in Second Life on June 5th and four more students are scheduled during the week of June 9th, 2008.
Drexel Online Educator Presents Online Retention Strategies to Higher Education LeadersPhiladelphia, PA - June 2, 2008 - Dr. Kenneth E. Hartman, academic director at Drexel University Online and resident of Cherry Hill, NJ, spoke by invitation today to university administrators from around the country attending the National Dialog on Student Retention Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. His remarks, entitled “Retaining Online Degree Students: Different Needs-Different Methods” were intended to help universities better retain online learners, which now represents more than 10 percent of the overall training and educational market.
Drexel Online Launches New Library and Information Science Concentrations to Increase Educational Career Options for LibrariansPhiladelphia, PA - June 2, 2008 - Drexel University Online, a pioneer in distance education, has increased its degree offerings with the addition of three new concentrations within the Master’s in Library and Information Science program: Competitive Intelligence and Knowledge Management, School Library Media, and Youth Services. These innovative online concentrations will increase the educational opportunities for library and information professionals.
Click here for full release:PDF | HTMLDrexel Online Receives Prestigious Awards in Distance LearningPhiladelphia, PA - April 24, 2008 – Dr. Kenneth E. Hartman, academic director at Drexel University Online and long-time resident of Cherry Hill, N.J. has been selected to receive the 2008 Leadership in Distance Learning Program Administration Award from the United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) for his innovative efforts and scholarly research in the field of distance learning. The award was presented yesterday at the USDLA 2008 Annual National Conference in St. Louis.Click here for full release:PDF | HTMLDrexel University’s Online Programs Address Career Growth Challenges for Administrative ProfessionalsPhiladelphia, PA - April 23, 2008 – In recognition of Administrative Professionals Day, April 23, 2008, Drexel University Online academic director Dr. Kenneth Hartman offers tips for administrative assistants to increase their education, salary, and job security. First organized in 1952, the annual Administrative Professionals Day has become one of the largest workplace observances.
Drexel University Online Gives Back to Local Nurses Offering Free Massages During Nurses WeekPhiladelphia, PA - April 22, 2008 – In honor of the 2008 National Nurses Week, Drexel University Online will offer complimentary massages to nurses at local hospitals around the tri-state area.Click here for full release:PDF | HTMLStudents Gear-up for March Madness with Drexel’s Online Sports DegreePhiladelphia, PA – March 18, 2008 - Drexel University Online, has added a new online program to its offerings, the Master of Science in Sport Management from Drexel’s Goodwin College of Professional Studies.
Click here for full release:PDF | HTMLDrexel Online Takes Home the Gold in the 23rd Annual Admissions AwardsPhiladelphia, PA – February 29, 2008 – The 23rd Annual Admissions Awards, the largest educational advertising awards competition in the country, recognized Drexel University Online, for its excellence in advertising design. Drexel Online won eight awards including, a gold award for the “Logo–Letterhead” and “Total Ad Campaign” categories. This is the first year that Drexel Online has entered the Admissions Awards.Click here for full release:PDF | HTML
New Year, New Student - A Local Healthcare Professional Joins the ClickPhiladelphia, PA - February 11, 2008 – Drexel University Online welcomed more than 400 new students in the fall of 2007, increasing the overall number of undergraduate and graduate students at the University. One new nursing student, Mary Jane Gray, of Voorhees, N.J., is thrilled to be an online student studying at Drexel.
Drexel Online Launches New M.S. in Arts Administration Degree for Non-Profit ProfessionalsPhiladelphia, PA - January 28, 2008 – Drexel University Online, a pioneer in distance education, has increased its degree offerings with the launch of the Master of Science in Arts Administration. This unique degree combines a multidisciplinary approach to arts management that incorporates commerce, research and technology in the arts.
American Servicemen Continue Their Education at Drexel OnlinePhiladelphia, PA - January 18, 2008 - Two members of the U.S. Armed Forces are pursuing degrees from Drexel University Online, a leader in Distance Learning. Gary Parker of Manahawin, N.J., and Robert Smith of Miami Beach, F.L., chose Drexel in order to further their education and advance their careers through the convenience of online learning.Click here for full release:PDF | HTML Drexel University Launches a Unique Online Degree For ProfessionalsPhiladelphia, PA- November 27, 2007 - Drexel University Online, a pioneer in distance education, has increased its degree offerings with the launch of the Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies. This unique degree delivers coursework from three Drexel University colleges: College of Arts and Sciences, LeBow College of Business, and the Goodwin College of Professional Studies.
Philadelphia, PA– October 11, 2007 – Ann Coster, a library and information science student at Drexel University Online, is pursuing her master’s degree in Cairo, Egypt, what she calls “the land of pyramids.” She chose Drexel University Online to ensure that she will be serving in school libraries for the rest of her life.
Hispanic Librarian Shares Vision Using Her Online Library Master’s DegreeYadira Payne, Librarian at Augusta State University, earns a M.S. in Library and Information Science degree from Drexel University Online.
Philadelphia, PA - October 9, 2007 – Yadira Payne, of Augusta, GA, Interim Government Documents Librarian at Augusta State University, is using her Master’s in Library and Information Science from Drexel University Online to advance the mission of technology and education within the Hispanic culture.
Drexel Educator Named Chairman of National Distance Learning WeekUnited States Distance Learning Association names Dr. Kenneth Hartman as National Chairman for the 2007 National Distance Learning Week.
Philadelphia, PA - September 26, 2007 – The United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) named Dr. Kenneth E. Hartman, of Cherry Hill, NJ, Chairman of the 2007 National Distance Learning Week committee. Sponsored by the USDLA, the 2007 National Distance Learning Week (NDLW) will take place on November 12-16, 2007. During that week, numerous events will be held throughout the country and online to educate the public about the fast growing world of distance learning.
Click here for full release:PDF | HTML TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS ENHANCE THEIR SKILLS WHILE TAKING COURSES ONLINEPhiladelphia, PA – May 10, 2007 - Drexel University Online, a pioneer in Internet-based education programs, launched an online certificate of advance study in information science and technology. The 24-credit certificate program is designed for professionals who would like to enhance their skills and develop new expertise within information sciences as well as other related fields.
Click here for full release:PDF | HTML DREXEL UNIVERSITY ONLINE LAUNCHES PARTNERSHIP WITH FLORIDA-BASED HEALTH SYSTEM, ST. VINCENT'S HEALTHCARE
Philadelphia, PA - April 17, 2007 - Drexel University Online, winner of the 2006 21st Century Best Practice Award for Distance Learning from the U.S. Distance Learning Association, recently announced the launch of an online educational partnership with St. Vincent’s HealthCare, a non-profit health system serving the Jacksonville, Florida area.
DREXEL UNIVERSITY LEADER IN EDUCATION NAMED PENN EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR
Philadelphia, PA - April 16, 2007 – Dr. Kenneth Hartman, director of academic affairs at Drexel University Online , was recently named the Penn Graduate School of Education Educator of the Year, honoring his long and distinguished contribution to the field of education.
MONTGOMERY HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER-DREXEL UNIVERSITY ONLINE LAUNCH EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIP
Philadelphia, PA - April 9, 2007 - Drexel University Online, winner of the 2006 21st Century Best Practice Award for Distance Learning from the United States Distance Learning Association, recently announced an educational partnership with Montgomery Hospital Medical Center (MHMC), a 210-bed comprehensive community hospital that offers primary care for more than 80,000 patients each year throughout central Montgomery County, Pa.
DREXEL UNIVERSITY ONLINE LAUNCHES PARTNERSHIP WITH CONSULTING ENGINEERING FIRM, PENNONI ASSOCIATES INC.
Philadelphia, PA - April 4, 2007 - Drexel University Online, winner of the 2006 21st Century Best Practice Award for Distance Learning from the U.S. Distance Learning Association, recently announced the launch of an online educational partnership with Pennoni Associates Inc., a multi-disciplined consulting engineering firm which provides personalized services and solutions to a large portfolio of clients.
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DREXEL UNIVERSITY LAUNCHES ONLINE MEDICAL BILLING AND CODING CERTIFICATION
Philadelphia, PA – April 3, 2007 - Drexel University Online, a pioneer in Internet-based education programs, launched an online Medical Billing and Coding Certification program. The 18-credit certificate program is designed to prepare students for careers in medical billing and coding or for certification exams in these areas.
NEW: CERTIFICATE IN COMPLEMENTARY AND INTEGRATED THERAPIES FROM DREXEL ONLINE
Philadelphia, PA – March 28, 2007 - Drexel University Online, a pioneer in Internet-based education programs, announces the launch of the online Certificate in Complementary and Integrative Therapies (CIT). The “evidence-based” program will allow healthcare professionals to integrate complementary therapies into their professional practice.
DREXEL UNIVERSITY ONLINE OFFERS PERSONALIZED BACHELOR'S PROGRAM
Philadelphia, PA – March 14, 2007 - Drexel University Online, a pioneer in Internet-based education programs, announces the launch of the online Bachelor of Science degree in General Studies - Individualized Studies. This new program will allow students to tailor the program to their chosen area of study.
DREXEL ONLINE PARTNERS WITH MEDICAL CODING NETWORK, AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PROFESSIONAL CODERS
Philadelphia, PA - March 13, 2007 - Drexel University Online, winner of the 2006 21st Century Best Practice Award for Distance Learning from the U.S. Distance Learning Association, recently announced the launch of an online educational partnership with the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), a medical coding certification association that provides certified credentials to medical coders in physician offices, hospitals and outpatient centers throughout the nation.
EXPANDING THE POOL OF QUALIFIED EDUCATORS: DREXEL ONLINE ADDS NEW EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCREASING OPTIONS FOR FUTURE EDUCATORS
Philadelphia, PA - February 2, 2007 - Drexel University Online, a pioneer in Internet-based education programs, aims to provide quality education options to busy educators seeking to excel within the education field. The online university has added three new education degree programs to its offerings. The new online programs include, Bachelor of Science in Education, Master of Science in Global and International Education, and Master of Science in Teaching, Learning, and Curriculumdegree.
DREXEL UNIVERSITY: EDUCATING RETAIL MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS FOR ADVANCEMENT
Philadelphia, PA - January 26, 2007 - Drexel University Online announces a new online Certificate in Retail Leadership designed to prepare aspiring and experienced retail management professionals for future advancement in the industry. The program focuses on a wide range of components combining, leadership, style, trends, and strategy to focus on key areas of the retail industry including, retail store management, operations and strategy, in-store visual merchandising, and retail store leadership.
DREXEL UNIVERSITY LAUNCHES ONLINE DEGREE IN PSYCHOLOGY
Philadelphia, PA – January 26, 2007 - Drexel University Online winner of the 2006 21st Century Best Practice Award for Distance Learning from the U.S. Distance Learning Association, launches an undergraduate online degree in Psychology. The new online Bachelor of Science in Psychology will teach students how to frame questions and discover useful answers regarding human behavior, cognition and emotion. Skills acquired in this program include research methods, statistics, critical evaluation and an understanding of the practical applications of psychological science.
DIA - DREXEL UNIVERSITY LAUNCH ONLINE EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIP
Philadelphia, PA - January 25, 2007 - Drexel University Online recently announced an educational partnership with the Drug Information Association (DIA), a neutral, multidisciplinary, member-driven association that provides a forum for industry and regulatory information, career and professional development resources, and professional networking opportunities to more than 18,000 members worldwide.
DREXEL UNIVERSITY ONLINE LAUNCHES CERTIFICATE IN TOXICOLOGY AND INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE
Philadelphia, PA – January 17, 2007 - Drexel University Online, a pioneer in Internet-based education programs and winner of the 2006 21st Century Best Practice Award for Distance Learning from the U.S. Distance Learning Association launched an online Certificate in Toxicology and Industrial Hygiene. The online Certificate in Toxicology and Industrial Hygiene is a four-course program specifically designed for students at the post-baccalaureate level in industrial or governmental settings.
LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL AND HEALTH NETWORK, DREXEL UNIVERSITY LAUNCH ONLINE EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIP
Philadelphia, PA - January 10, 2006 - Drexel University Online, winner of the 2006 21st Century Best Practice Award for Distance Learning from the United States Distance Learning Association, recently announced an educational partnership with Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network (LVH), one of the nation’s top hospitals in eight specialty care delivery areas as ranked by U.S. News & World Report 2006 edition of “America’s Best Hospitals.”
TEACHING IN CLASSROOMS AND BEYOND: DREXEL ONLINE LAUNCHES M.S. IN TEACHING, LEARNING, AND CURRICULUM DEGREE
Philadelphia, PA - January 8, 2007 – Drexel University Online announces the launch of a Master of Science in Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum Degree . Drexel Online is a pioneer in Internet-based education programs and winner of the 2006 21st Century Best Practice Award for Distance Learning from the United States Distance Learning Association. The new online program will provide options for educators to expand their professional teaching-knowledge base outside of mainstream classrooms.
DREXEL UNIVERSITY - STV ESTABLISH ONLINE EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIP
Philadelphia, PA - January 7, 2006 - Drexel University Online, winner of the U.S. Distance Learning Association’s 2006 21st Century Best Practice for Distance Learning Award, recently launched an educational partnership with STV, an award-winning professional services firm specializing in the areas of engineering, architecture, planning, transportation, environmental, and construction management.
DREXEL UNIVERSITY ONLINE LAUNCHES EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIP WITH BIO-IMAGING TECHNOLOGIES
Philadelphia, PA – December 20, 2006 – Drexel University Online, winner of the United States Distance Learning Association’s 2006 21st Century Best Practice for Distance Learning Award, recently announced the launch of an online educational partnership with Bio-Imaging Technologies, the world’s largest independent provider of medical image management for clinical trials.
JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC. - DREXEL UNIVERSITY LAUNCH ONLINE EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIP
Philadelphia, PA - December 19, 2006 - Drexel University Online, winner of the 2006 21st Century Best Practice Award for Distance Learning from the U.S. Distance Learning Association, announced an educational partnership with Johnson Controls, a global leader in automotive technology, building efficiency and power solutions.
LEEDS CORPORATION OF LONG ISLAND - DREXEL UNIVERSITY LAUNCH ONLINE EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIP
Philadelphia, PA - December 13, 2006 - Drexel University Online, winner of the 2006 21st Century Best Practice Award for Distance Learning from the U.S. Distance Learning Association, established an educational partnership with Leeds Corporations of Long Island, an in-service Center for teachers in New York.
DREXEL ONLINE OFFERS TUITION REDUCTION TO MILITARY MEMBERS AND IMMEDIATE FAMILY
Philadelphia, PA - November 24, 2006 - Drexel University Online, winner of the 2006 21st Century Best Practice Award for Distance Learning from the United States Distance Learning Association, is proud to offer a 10%-30% tuition reduction on online military education to all military members, their spouses and immediate family. This special military tuition reduction helps military members get the important education they need to transition their service careers to civilian life.
PREPARE YOURSELF FOR A CAREER IN CORPORATE COMMUNICATION AND PUBLIC RELATIONS WITHOUT LEAVING YOUR HOME
Philadelphia, PA – November 21, 2006 – Drexel University Online , a pioneer in Internet-based education programs and subsidiary of Philadelphia’s Drexel University, has added yet another online program to its degree offerings. The new online Bachelor of Science Degree in Communication provides a common core of courses that emphasize communication theory and methods, followed by a concentration in corporate communication and public relations.
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DR. KEN HARTMAN, ACADEMIC DIRECTOR AT DREXEL UNIVERSITY ONLINE, FEATURED ON PHILADELPHIA'S NBC-10 (.rm format)
Philadelphia, PA - March 13, 2006 - Hear about how technology is creating a hot trend in Higher Education. Students can engage in a richer learning environment without late nights away from home. 256k | 56k
DREXEL UNIVERSITY ONLINE FEATURED ON NBC-10 (.rm format)
Philadelphia, PA - October 20, 2005 - Learn about the online learning trend and some of the benefits to taking online courses. Listen to a Drexel University student describe her reasons for choosing online learning.
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