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March 18, 2024
Drew University Alum Set to Publish First Book
Taylor Tracy C’17 points to Drew’s liberal arts education for sparking career
November 29, 2023
Drew University Professor Publishes Book on Literature and Film in India
Shakti Jaising's book bridges gaps through cross-national analysis
November 16, 2023
Drew Students Speak With Actress-Director Daphne Di Cinto in Screening of Il Moro
Film, director provide perspective on African-American and Afro-European communities
June 20, 2023
Drew University Professor Goes on Barcelona Press Tour for Debut Book
Courtney Zoffness's collection Spilt Milk was translated into Catalan
April 25, 2023
Anne Garner G’24 Curates Virtual Special Collections Exhibit on Comics
Caspersen School of Graduate Studies PhD student learns tech skills and explores graphic storytelling
April 24, 2023
Writers@Drew Welcomes Poet Ann E. Wallace C’92
Alum, author, poet laureate, professor
April 18, 2023
Drew University’s Day of Scholars Puts Student Research on Display
More than 50 student groups presented posters on their scholarly research
April 17, 2023
Writers@Drew Welcomes Author Lynn Steger Strong
Strong also teaches at Columbia University and Bates College April 2023 – Writers@Drew welcomed Lynn Steger Strong, author of the novels Hold Still, Want, and a new family saga titled Flight to Drew University to read from her works and answer questions. The author has also published criticism in the New York Times, New York […]
March 17, 2023
Drew University’s Arts & Letters Program is Flexible—in Every Way
The interdisciplinary graduate program is designed with working professionals in mind
March 7, 2023
Drew University Brings Care Ethics and Theory to Medical and Health Professions
The Medical & Health Humanities program stands at the core of humanizing medicine and care
January 18, 2023
Drew University Mourns the Loss of Longtime Professor Janet Burstein G’70’75
Burstein taught at Drew for 35 years, concurrently earning her masters and PhD from the school
January 11, 2023
Drew University to Launch New Contemplative Professional Certificate
Transforming (self-)care from a place of joy, inspiration, constructive critique, and reflective knowing
December 9, 2022
Drew University Alum Named Poet Laureate for Jersey City
Ann Wallace C'92 discusses the honor and her time at Drew
December 5, 2022
Elliot Franklyn C’25 Curates Exhibit for Drew University Special Collections & Archives
The sophomore got hands-on research experience creating his Bible exhibit
November 16, 2022
“Combining Healthcare with Humanities is Precisely the Right Thing to Do”
Drew’s Caspersen Graduate School of Graduate Studies encourages dialogue between science and humanities to reinforce trust for people living with Sickle Cell Disease
November 3, 2022
Focus on Faculty: Caitlin Killian and Jennifer Olmsted
The professors continue their research and advocacy for global women’s rights and refugee crises
October 26, 2022
Focus on Faculty: Christopher Andrews
The associate professor and chair of sociology offers a deep dive on the ramifications of self-checkout systems
September 27, 2022
Emma-Li Downer C’23 Gets a Glimpse of the Publishing World
Downer interned with the International English Honor Society's two publications
September 7, 2022
Drew University Students Work on The Playboy Project in Digital Humanities Summer Institute
The students worked with faculty to learn and apply digital humanities research techniques
April 6, 2022
Drew University Students Present Their Work at International English Honor Society Convention
Emma-Li Downer C'23 will join Sigma Tau Delta as an intern and Hannah Paczkowski C'22's work won an award
March 3, 2022
Ukraine-Russia War Explained: How to Care
Merel Visse and Bob Stake discuss the art of caring from a medical and health humanities perspective
February 17, 2022
Drew University Alum Pulls From Liberal Arts Education in the Real World
Andrew Dugan C'20 is currently a literary agent in NYC
December 15, 2021
Morissa Schwartz C’15, G’20 Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 List
Drew University grad founded a publishing company and PR/marketing firm
November 17, 2021
Writers@Drew Welcomes Tiphanie Yanique
The former Drew University professor shares her experiences writing across multiple genres
November 16, 2021
Renowned Literary Professionals to Lead Drew University Creative Writing Workshops
Emily Nemens and Denne Michele Norris present unique learning experiences for students
November 8, 2021
Drew University First-Year Students Hear About Majors From Juniors, Seniors
"Launch Your Major Day" in first-year seminars give students a feel for their options
October 28, 2021
Drew University Announces Six New Dual-Degree Programs
Students can fast-track earning undergraduate and advanced degrees at partnering schools
October 20, 2021
Trust is Earned: Churches as Spaces for Health Franchisement
Drew’s Religion & Global Health Forum, in collaboration with Auburn Seminary, hosted the virtual event
October 6, 2021
Writers@Drew Welcomes Poet Javier Zamora
The award-winning poet humanizes the immigration story
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 29, 2021
Digital Humanities Summer Institute Inspires a Diverse Array of Projects
Many projects centered on the assets found in Drew’s Special Collections & University Archives
September 17, 2021
International Bestselling Author Lisa Taddeo Joins Writers@Drew
The series kicks off the academic year with the award-winning author of Three Women and Animal
September 6, 2021
The British Working Classes Read the Canon
Professor Jonathan Rose talks with the Ideas Sleep Furiously Podcast
April 27, 2021
Aimee Nezhukumatathil Joins Writers@Drew
New York Times best-selling author, poet speaks to students
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 17, 2021
Drew University’s Courtney Zoffness Takes Turn as Writers@Drew Guest
Zoffness discussed her debut book, Spilt Milk
March 8, 2021
Drew University Professor Publishes First Book
Courtney Zoffness will discuss her memoir-in-essays, Spilt Milk, at Writers@Drew event on March 15
February 25, 2021
Writers@Drew Welcomes International Bestselling Author Emma Cline
Author of "The Girls" and "Daddy" answers student questions
November 23, 2020
Drew Students Hear From Author They’ve Studied
Jamel Brinkley offers insights into the writing process
May 15, 2020
Drew University Creates NYC Semester on Museums and Cultural Management
Joins six other unique NYC Semesters
May 12, 2020
Drew’s Religion and Global Health Forum Hosts Second Community Conversation on Global Health, Theological Education and COVID-19
A virtual panel discussion with Drew Theological School faculty conversation leaders. April 2020 – Drew University’s 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, hosted a second virtual community conversation, this time on the topic of global health, […]
May 1, 2020
Drew University’s Arts/Literature Magazine Releases Digitally
Insanity's Horse is a year-long project for student editorial board
April 27, 2020
Drew’s Religion and Global Health Forum Hosts Community Conversation on COVID-19
A virtual panel discussion with Drew faculty conversation leaders. April 2020 – Drew University’s 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, hosted a virtual community conversation on community and care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Kenneth Ngwa, […]
April 22, 2020
Mark Olshaker Talks Writing, Netflix and COVID-19 in Writers@Drew Virtual Event
Mindhunter co-author discusses 2017 book predicting a global pandemic
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 7, 2020
Drew Alums Provide Career Insights to Students Via Virtual Panels
Panels cover industries like law, science, business, arts, communications, education and more
March 27, 2020
Drew Class Meme-ifies the Coronavirus
Meme Day encourages creativity and provides levity
March 25, 2020
Ask the Experts: Caring During the Coronavirus
Drew University's Merel Visse weighs in from a medical humanities perspective
March 23, 2020
Ask the Experts
Drew University professors analyze the coronavirus from various perspectives
February 10, 2020
Author/Illustrator Mira Jacob Speaks at Writers@Drew
Discusses her creative process, work and influences at Drew University event
June 14, 2019
Drew Students Apply Digital Tools to Research
Topics include gun ads, homelessness, anthropology of Newark.
May 14, 2019
Drew Student Wins Top Prize for Research on Women at Abu Ghraib
Second straight year Drew finished first.
May 9, 2019
Drew’s Caspersen School Salutes Outstanding Students
Fulbright fellow among the honorees.
April 18, 2019
Drew Grad Student Wins Fulbright
Patrick Mahoney G'21 to study at the National University of Ireland.
November 30, 2018
Drew Alum Elected to Council
Stephen Yellin C'10 thanks professors who mentored him.
August 13, 2018
#Drew22: Meet Maria, Shauna and Olivia
'Students at Drew seem to love every second of their college careers, and that is something very important to me.'
July 12, 2018
Drew Undergrad and Grad Students Apply Digital Tools to Research Projects
Summer research focuses on NYC media, affordable housing.
May 9, 2018
Writer, Artist Work Toward Peace in Northern Ireland
Different ways to ease conflict. May 2018 – Jonathan Golden’s list of the 10 conflict resolution lessons he gleaned from the peace process in Northern Ireland includes this one, at No. 9: “The end is just the beginning. The hard work begins the day after the peace accord is signed.” The difficulty of that work […]
May 9, 2018
First U.S. Olympian to Compete in Hijab at Drew
Ibtihaj Muhammad on fencing, discrimination, creating a Barbie with a hijab.
May 2, 2018
Son, Speaking at Drew, Explains How His Mom Survived the Holocaust
Hana Berger Moran was liberated by U.S. forces.
April 11, 2018
Doc on Jewish Refugees Who Taught at Black Colleges in the South
Professor Emerita Lillie Edwards leads discussion of the film.
April 6, 2018
Doc on Refugee, Civil Rights Leader, Rabbi Screened at Drew
Joachim Prinz legacy revisited in I Shall Not Be Silent.
April 4, 2018
Drew Prof Finalist for Richest Short Story Prize
Courtney Zoffness leads the creative writing program.
March 19, 2018
Drew Professor a Finalist for Top Writing Award
Courtney Zoffness among six writers vying for the prize.
March 6, 2018
Top 5 Points on Foreign Policy from Harvard Professor at Drew
Stephen Walt is a Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar.
January 25, 2018
How Drew Honored the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Volunteer work, group projects and a Freedom School workshop.
January 19, 2018
Barber Calls for Moral Revolution at MLK Service in NYC
2003 graduate of Drew Theological School is joined by Associate Professor Mark Miller.