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A car crashed into a Drexel University building in Center City, Philadelphia, early Saturday morning. The driver was rescued from the wreckage and taken to the hospital, with the building's structural integrity being assessed. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has mandated that medical schools incorporate nutrition into their curricula, with some local schools like Drexel and Rowan already including it extensively. While the federal push aims to standardize nutrition training across all medical schools, recent data suggests that most already teach nutrition in some form, highlighting the importance of nutrition in healthcare.
Pro-Palestinian protesters at Drexel University dismantled their encampment after the university decided to have police clear the area. University President John Fry emphasized the need to maintain campus safety and legality, while protesters claimed a strategic retreat. The incident is part of a broader wave of similar protests on campuses nationwide, leading to significant police involvement and administrative actions.
Pro-Palestinian protesters at Drexel University peacefully dismantled their encampment after a police warning, following university President John Fry's call to disband due to safety concerns and allegations of antisemitic speech. The university will resume normal operations, while another encampment has formed in Clark Park, Southwest Philadelphia.
A study from Drexel University suggests that any amount of screen time exposure for babies and toddlers could be harmful to their sensory development, with children under 2 being urged to avoid screens altogether. The research found that screen time increased the likelihood of developing sensory processing issues, with a correlation also found between autism and screen time. While screen time isn't entirely negative, doctors recommend limiting and monitoring exposure, and further research is needed to understand the connection between screen time and autism.
Terrence Butler, a forward on the Drexel University men's basketball team, was found dead inside his on-campus apartment. The cause of death is currently unknown. Butler, a junior, had played in eight games over two seasons due to injuries and was named to the CAA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll. The university expressed condolences and offered counseling services to students in need of support. The La Salle men's basketball team also released a statement expressing their condolences.
A 17-year-old was found shot and wounded on Drexel University's campus in Philadelphia. The victim was shot four times in the left arm and was transported to Penn Presbyterian Hospital in stable condition. Police are investigating the incident and have recovered a stolen vehicle and handgun. Multiple offenders are believed to have fled the area. Drexel community members are urged to avoid the scene and check drexel.edu/alert for more information.