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November 5, 2024
Drew University Election Series: Sean Hewitt, Director of the Center for Civic Engagement
Perspectives from Drew faculty and staff experts
November 4, 2024
Drew University Election Series: Mecca Madyun, Assistant Professor of Civic Engagement
Perspectives from Drew faculty and staff experts
October 2, 2024
Drew University’s Center for Civic Engagement Bridges Scholarship and Action
Fostering justice seekers and changemakers
May 8, 2024
Drew University Student Named a 2024 Key Into Public Service Scholar
Jacquelyn Dal Bon C’26 selected for scholarship program connecting arts and sciences students with public sector pathways
May 3, 2024
Drew University Class of 2024 Outcomes: Tattyanna Morales-Vega C’24
Pursuing an MBA at Westminster University (London)
April 24, 2024
Drew University Holds Annual Action Scholars Town Hall
First-year students present plans, actions, and approaches to support change
April 11, 2024
Drew University Holds Worldwide Teach-In on Climate and Justice
The third annual event highlighted community partnerships to promote food justice
March 27, 2024
Drew University Students Visit Washington D.C. Museums, Explore Cultural Competencies
A reflection from Master of Divinity student Henry Anyomi T’25
March 7, 2024
Women’s History Month: A Reflection from Mecca Madyun
Words of inspiration and vision from the Faculty Director of Civically Engaged Teaching & Learning
February 22, 2024
COMMENTARY: The Unsung Heroes: Black women’s contributions to service learning
Sean Hewitt and Mecca Madyun pen op-ed in Madison Eagle
December 18, 2023
Focus on Faculty: Mecca Madyun
Getting to know Drew University’s new faculty director of the Center for Civic Engagement December 2023 – Drew University’s Mecca Madyun, Assistant Professor of Civically Engaged Teaching and Learning & Faculty Director, Center for Civic Engagement (CCE), joined us for our Focus on Faculty series, where we highlight the many accomplishments, research, and scholarship of […]
November 20, 2023
Drew University Hosts FilmBoot24
Drew and high school students collaborate for the 24-hour filmmaking competition
September 5, 2023
Drew Theological School’s Korean Caucus Celebrates the Fall Semester
Building a strong Korean cultural community is the group’s mission
August 15, 2023
Creating Lemonade From Lemons
Drew Theological School alums rebuild and rethink the UMC in an era of disaffiliation
May 3, 2023
Drew Action Scholars Make an Impact for the Common Good
The annual Town Hall provides a forum for discovery and discussion
April 27, 2023
Drew University Celebrates Leaders Taking Action for the Common Good
Students, faculty, and staff recognized at the annual Civic Engagement Showcase and Awards
April 19, 2023
Drew University Junior Receives Fellowship for Civic Engagement
"It makes me feel like my work is being seen and appreciated," said Chekwube Okunowo C'24
April 7, 2023
Drew University Holds Worldwide Climate Teach-In
Strengthening Community Environmental Partnerships
March 23, 2023
Drew’s Center for Civic Engagement Hosts Empowerment and Student Leadership Panel Discussion
Students reflect on gender empowerment in honor of Women’s History Month
March 9, 2023
Drew University Students Launch Their Majors
Eden Linton C'24 provides a student view of the student-centered event guiding students to make major choices
March 1, 2023
Drew University Welcomes Ruha Benjamin
The author, professor, visits with students, talks racial justice with the community
February 22, 2023
Drew University Students Help Rebuild the Lower Ninth Ward
Volunteers Without Borders lends a hand to the New Orleans district
February 9, 2023
Drew Students Connect with the Community in Honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Connection and reflection organized by the Center for Civic Engagement and the Office of Student Engagement
February 2, 2023
A Look at Drew University’s Revitalized Pan-African Studies Program
Drew will celebrate Black History Month with a number of campus events and guest speakers
November 22, 2022
Drew University Offers Cadet Program in Partnership with Madison Volunteer Ambulance Corps
Jamie Barbian C’22 coordinates the program through Drew’s Center for Civic Engagement
November 14, 2022
Drew University Hosts High Schoolers at Filmmaking Bootcamp
FilmBoot24 brought Orange High Schoolers to campus for a filmmaking crash course
October 31, 2022
Drew University Hosts New Jersey District 11 Congressional Debate
Rachel Herrera C'22 provides a student's view of the event in Drew's Concert Hall
October 18, 2022
Two Drew Theological School Alums Utilize their Experience at Drew for the Betterment of New Jersey
The Rev. Dr. Kimberly Holmes T’11,’17 and Robert Long T’10 are colleagues at the NJ Department of Community Affairs
September 30, 2022
Two Drew University Students Named Rising Stars by N.J. Business & Industry Association
Chekwube Okunowo C'24 and Kareena Salvi C'23 recognized for their passion, dedication
September 13, 2022
Drew University’s Religion & Global Health Forum Hosts Health Screening in Eastern Ghana
Drew Theological School student Janet Okang T’25 organized the screenings for the rural communities
August 30, 2022
Drew University Alum Delaney Redford C’22 Is Making a Difference with the N.J. Food Council
Alum points to opportunities, skills, and networking at Drew for launching her career
July 5, 2022
Shawn Anglim T’99 Honored by National Urban League
Drew Theological School alum is a recipient of the 2022 Gumbo Coalition Community Award for his leadership in "advancing political, communal, and economic empowerment over the last decade"
June 27, 2022
Cece Kracht C’21, G’22 Had a Long College Checklist. Drew University Checked all the Boxes.
Kracht is among the first financial engineering cohorts in the master in finance program
June 16, 2022
Drew University First-Year Students Pen Winning Letter in Support of Immigration Rights
Four students submitted a letter to U.S. Senator Cory Booker as part of the 2022 D4D Letters to an Elected Official Competition
June 8, 2022
Drew University Students Lend a Helping Hand in Biloxi, Mississippi
“This was an eye opening experience”
April 25, 2022
Drew Action Scholars Address Big Problems
First-year students present plans, actions, and approaches to crucial issues at the annual Town Hall event
April 21, 2022
Drew University Announces 2022 Civic Engagement Award Recipients
Students, faculty, and staff celebrated Drew civic engagement leaders
April 1, 2022
Drew University Participates in Worldwide Teach-In on Climate and Justice
The historic event creates climate and justice dialogues across the globe
March 2, 2022
Drew University Students Discuss Ukraine-Russia War
President, professor, dean join students at emotional gathering
January 21, 2022
Drew University Honors MLK with Day of Service
Former Drew professor Dr. Kesha Moore delivers keynote address
January 3, 2022
Drew Theological School Alum Selected as 2021 Field Trips to the Future Cohort Member
The Rev. Dr. Jason Coker T’09,’13 named a visionary leader to reimagine the future of rural America
November 18, 2021
Drew University Alum’s Nonprofit Awarded 2021 J.M.K. Innovation Prize
Diya Abdo G'98,'05 founded Every Campus a Refuge in 2015
October 4, 2021
Drew University English Grad Takes Career to the Library
Kate-Lynn Brown C'17 says "I wouldn't have gotten these experiences anywhere else"
September 2, 2021
Two Drew University Professors Join Project Pericles Initiative
Theatre professors Lisa Brenner and Chris Ceraso represent Drew
August 24, 2021
Drew University Partners with Westchester Community College
Increases Community College Honors Program roster to seven
July 8, 2021
Drew University Alum Recognized for Anti-Bullying Work
Sue Apicella C'02 earned praise from the Anti-Defamation League
June 9, 2021
Two Drew University Professors Named to Project Pericles Cohorts
Minjoon Kouh and Jens Lloyd honored for attention to civic engagement in their courses
June 2, 2021
Drew University Student Interns with U.S. State Department
Delaney Redford C'22 gets hands-on experience in foreign affairs
May 19, 2021
Class of 2021 On How Drew University Prepared Them For Steps Beyond The Forest
From Yale to J.P. Morgan, here's where some of C'21's finest are heading
April 29, 2021
Drew University Student to Discuss Dramaturgy Research at Conference
Alyssa Sileo C'22 will draw on her undergraduate theatre work on virtual plays
April 19, 2021
Drew University Students’ Work Shines at Day of Scholars
Virtual event showcases student projects, performances, and research
April 8, 2021
Drew University Student Joins Local Housing Authority
Nohemy Zabala C'21 uses Drew academics, experiences, skills to pursue community advocacy
April 5, 2021
Day of Scholars 2021
Drew University’s annual Day of Scholars event took place on Friday, April 16 from 3-5 p.m. This virtual, interactive event featured Drew University students delivering research presentations, musical performances and poetry readings before answering viewer questions. This year’s event included a combination of live and recorded presentations, as well as an online gallery of Senior […]
March 30, 2021
Drew University Alum Recognized for Social Impact Work
Jen Siaca Curry C'05 was named to Forbes' list of up-and-coming entrepreneurs
March 26, 2021
Drew University Student Advocates for COVID-19 Vaccination
Justin Roskam C'21 writes op-ed as a N.J. Governor STEM Scholar
March 16, 2021
Drew University Marks One Year of COVID-19
University faces challenges of pandemic with spirit of care, dedication, creativity
March 5, 2021
Drew University Model UN Conference Intrigues Local Middle Schoolers
Drew students volunteer to guide nearly 200 middle schoolers
February 4, 2021
Diary of a Drew University Student at Sea
Hannah Primiano C'22 covers her oceanographic research
January 25, 2021
Drew University Students Create STEM Labs
Three students volunteered to create labs in optical physics for middle and high schoolers
January 21, 2021
Drew Celebrates MLK Day with Day of Service
On-campus and virtual events honor Dr. King's legacy
October 12, 2020
Drew Students Discuss Immersive Experiences
The Launch Immersive Experiences Fair spotlights undergraduate opportunities
September 16, 2020
Introducing the 2020 Launch Communities Expo
Students can build networks, pursue immersive experiences
September 9, 2020
Drew U First-Years Get Perspective from Racial Justice Organization
Founders of From Privilege to Progress speak to first-year seminars
September 1, 2020
Drew University Continues Climb in Washington Monthly Rankings
Drew ranked 69th, up 16 spots from 2019
August 3, 2020
Checking in with Drew University’s Recent Grads
Three recent grads provide updates from life beyond The Forest
July 13, 2020
Drew Professor Signs Letter to Reduce Single-Use Plastics Amid Pandemic
"The misunderstanding that single-use plastics are healful needs to change."
July 9, 2020
Drew Student Earns Recognition as a Playwright
Alyssa Sileo C'22 combines passions for writing and social issues
May 3, 2020
Drew Student Employee of the Year Gets National Recognition
Jessica Corujo C'20 represents New Jersey in national competition
April 14, 2020
Drew University’s Kyle Weisholtz Fights COVID-19 on the Front Lines
Joins volunteer efforts to ease burden on hospitals
April 9, 2020
Drew Day of Scholars
Annual celebration of student achievement April 2020 – Drew University’s annual Day of Scholars event went virtual in 2020. During a two-hour interactive event live-streamed on YouTube, 15 Drew students delivered 5-minute research presentations, musical performances and poetry readings before answering viewer questions. The virtual atmosphere was filled with positive feedback and insightful questions in […]
April 2, 2020
Drew Center for Internships and Career Development Stays Busy
Career advice, workshops and alumni panels go virtual
March 6, 2020
Drew University Class Trip Leads to Alumni Connection and an Internship
Adam Sandonato C'20 lands internship after making alumni connection
March 3, 2020
TEDxDrewUniversity 2020 Solves For X
Student-run event brings experts to campus to discuss important topics
February 28, 2020
Drew Hosts Morris County Chamber of Commerce Networking Event
53 students mingle with more than 100 local business leaders
February 21, 2020
Drew University Launches the Religion and Global Health Forum
In partnership with the Harvard Global Health Catalyst, Drew Theological School and Drew’s Medical Humanities Program. February 2020 — Drew Theological School celebrated the launch of the Religion and Global Health Forum, a pilot initiative to bridge the diverse worlds of faith and medicine to improve individual and public health outcomes globally. In partnership with […]
February 12, 2020
Drew University’s Teaching Program Connects Students to Experts
Program builds skills and creates huge network of teachers
February 11, 2020
Drew’s 2020 MLK Awards From the Student Perspective
Lara Schmidt C'23 describes the inclusivity-focused event
February 10, 2020
Drew Student Discusses NJ Governor’s Office Internship
"The experience was certainly something that was helpful for my résumé."
February 7, 2020
Drew Celebrates “Nonnegotiable” Values at 2020 MLK Awards
Student-led event focuses on creating an open dialogue
February 7, 2020
Drew Theological School Explores MLK as a Prophet Preacher
The Rev. Dr. Jerry M. Carter, Jr. T’07 led the discussion. February 2020 – The Rev. Dr. Jerry M. Carter, Jr. T’07 spoke during a community forum at Drew Theological School to celebrate the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his role as a prophet preacher in raising the moral conscience of the nation. […]
February 6, 2020
Drew University Students Take Trip to D.C. for Black History Month
Visit the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
January 16, 2020
Drew Theological School Professor Continues his Philosophy in Retirement
Robert Corrington founded the Institute of Ecstatic Naturalism
December 16, 2019
Drew University’s Top Stories of 2019
Accolades, love and new programs in The Forest
December 9, 2019
Drew Business Students Step Into the Shark Tank
Undergrads get feedback on projects from industry professionals, including alums
October 8, 2019
Drew Hits the Streets for Climate Change
Students join thousands at the Global Climate Strike in NYC. September 2019 – Students from Drew University and Drew Theological School joined tens of thousands of young people at the Global Climate Strike in New York City. The movement, organized by The Climate Strike Coalition, demands action on climate change. Drew’s participation was organized by […]
June 17, 2019
Students on Drew Theological School’s New Curriculum
Real-world learning + mentorship + vocational pathways.
June 10, 2019
Drew Responds to UMC Stance on Gay Clergy, Same-Sex Marriage
School closely monitors affiliation, embraces LGBTQ+ students, faculty, staff.
June 4, 2019
Drew Theological School Honored for Interfaith Engagement
Forging connections to the Muslim community.
May 28, 2019
N.J. Enlists Drew in Higher Ed Push
President and head of campus life and student affairs serving on working groups.
April 29, 2019
Drew Student Wins Goldwater Scholarship
Mason Scher is among just 496 winners in the U.S.
April 23, 2019
Heather Murray Elkins on 32 Years at Drew Theological School
Retiring professor's 'presence and influence will endure for generations to come.’
April 17, 2019
Drew’s President on Making Immersive Experiences Central to Education
Research, internships and service = building blocks to professional life.
April 17, 2019
John Kasich at Drew: ‘Power Comes from the Bottom Up’
Urges individuals to 'restore the soul of our country.'
April 2, 2019
5 Takeaways From Social Entrepreneur at Drew
Diya Abdo G'98,'01,'05 founded Every Campus a Refuge.
March 18, 2019
Christine Todd Whitman to Speak at Drew Commencement
Led the EPA and was first female governor of New Jersey.
March 6, 2019
Drew Theological School Examines MLK as a Pastor
The Rev. Dr. Leslie Callahan leads the discussion.
January 24, 2019
Drew’s Day of Service Honors MLK
Students work with Habitat for Humanity, Market Street Mission.
January 8, 2019
Borough Council Welcomes Drew Alum
Debra Pierce Coen C'97 on how Drew helped get her there.
December 19, 2018
Drew Tackles Homelessness in Morris County
Students and professors work with the community to find solutions.
December 6, 2018
New Councilman Picked Up Civic Engagement at Drew
Dan Chiariello C'86 cites professors who inspired him.
November 30, 2018
Drew Alum Elected to Council
Stephen Yellin C'10 thanks professors who mentored him.
November 29, 2018
Activist at Drew: Banish Resignation and Stay Involved
Speaker preaches relationship-building and bipartisanship.
November 15, 2018
Drew Theological School Named a World-Changing Seminary
Stands out for engagement in communities.
October 25, 2018
Mural Celebrating Drew Professor Unveiled
Rodney Gilbert started an organization to bring arts to city residents.
September 17, 2018
Grant Supports Collaborations with Activists, Thinkers, Justice Artists
Drew Theological School launches Social Justice Leadership Project funded by Luce Foundation.
September 13, 2018
New Drew Theological Students Sign Up for Larger Calling
Matriculation ceremony encourages global citizenship.
August 31, 2018
Drew Student Teaches Afghan Women How to Code
'One day the class had to go home early after we heard four explosions nearby. ... Through it all, at the same time, the students were so positive.'
August 20, 2018
Drew’s New Public Theology Doctorate: A Path to Social Justice
'Talk about what matters in our shared common life.'
July 23, 2018
Newark High Schoolers Mentored by Drew Students
Live on campus, produce plays, earn credits.
July 17, 2018
Drew Alum Turns 3 Internships into a Career
'Drew did such a good job setting me up for what I was going to do next.'
May 29, 2018
Employees of the Year
Exemplifying stellar stellar service to students, faculty and staff.
April 23, 2018
Presenting TEDxDrewUniversity: A Student Production
Event features a student, professor, trustee, alumni.
April 21, 2018
Princeton Professor Speaks at Drew
Dr. Afeosemine Adogame tackles Christianity in Africa and the African Diaspora.
April 16, 2018
Drew Students Run Survey, Workshops on Diversity
Project funded by Interfaith Youth Core.
February 28, 2018
How Rodney Gilbert Inspired Students at Drew
Memorial for beloved professor mixes testimonials with performances.