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February 8, 2024
Drew University Students and Alums Showcased in Local Art Exhibition
A special exhibition celebrating Black History Month
November 10, 2023
Drew University Professor Has Photographs Displayed at Grand Central Station
Selections from Rory Mulligan's collection are part of the world's largest public art program
November 9, 2023
Drew University Welcomes Artist-in-Residence Smita Sen
Grief Body Semiotics on view through December 1
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
March 28, 2023
Drew University Art Professor Earns Fulbright Fellowship to UK
Lee Arnold's art combines historical research and climate change
January 26, 2023
Philadelphia Museum of Art Commissions Work From Drew University Professor
A replica of Raymond Saá Stein's commissioned work lines the streets of Philadelphia as a mural
January 11, 2023
Focus on Faculty: Jason Karolak
The associate teaching professor of art on color, inspiration, and teaching
November 14, 2022
Drew University Hosts High Schoolers at Filmmaking Bootcamp
FilmBoot24 brought Orange High Schoolers to campus for a filmmaking crash course
September 21, 2022
Drew University Alum Anna King C’18 Opens Contemporary Art Gallery
King leaned on experiences from Drew to open Wolfgang Gallery in Atlanta
May 17, 2022
Where They’re Going: Sierra Joy Williams C’22
"Drew professors helped me on my journey by supporting me on a professional, academic, and emotional level."
May 17, 2022
Where They’re Going: Lizzie Mignano C’22
"The professors at Drew were encouraging and expected the most from me."
April 14, 2022
Drew University Professor Named Guggenheim Fellow
Rebecca Soderholm earned the fellowship for her photography project "Hare Scramble"
April 7, 2022
Drew University Announces New Musical Theatre Minor
New minor supplements popular theatre arts major and four other program minors
April 6, 2022
Drew University Professor Opens Art Exhibit in NYC Gallery
Jason Karolak's paintings from the pandemic will be on display at the Morgan Lehman Gallery
February 18, 2022
Drew University Alum Releases Debut Feature Film
Lee Ann Kurr C'13 went from acting in plays to a career in writing movies thanks to her undergrad inspirations
January 19, 2022
Drew University Student Discovers, Pursues His Passion
André Sabbag C'22 became enthralled with photography while exploring theatre arts
November 17, 2021
Writers@Drew Welcomes Tiphanie Yanique
The former Drew University professor shares her experiences writing across multiple genres
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 6, 2021
Writers@Drew Welcomes Poet Javier Zamora
The award-winning poet humanizes the immigration story
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
July 23, 2021
Office Hours with Drew University’s Kim Rhodes
How art is connected to the natural world
July 8, 2021
Drew University Alum Recognized for Anti-Bullying Work
Sue Apicella C'02 earned praise from the Anti-Defamation League
July 2, 2021
Local Artist Captures Drew University’s Sunny Side
Solargraph images track the sun's path on campus from March to June
June 2, 2021
The Work Behind Drew University’s Student Art and Literature Magazine
Insanity's Horse published a digital edition after a semester of virtual meetings
April 11, 2021
Drew University Theater Students’ Work Gets Professional Direction
Four award-winning students have plays performed, critiqued by professionals
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 22, 2021
Drew University Students Produce Virtual Play “Monstress”
NYC Semester on Theatre students worked virtually with the Tectonic Theater Project
January 25, 2021
Drew Professor’s Photography Featured in New York Times
Rebecca Soderholm's project "Hare Scramble" gets a Sunday Review Op-Ed
September 4, 2020
A Look at Drew University’s First Virtual Play
Despite obstacles, theatre & dance department steps onto virtual stage with Snapshot
August 24, 2020
Drew University Student Pens Blog on Broadway Site
Holly Stefanik C'22 discusses her path to Drew and her passion for theater
July 9, 2020
Drew Student Earns Recognition as a Playwright
Alyssa Sileo C'22 combines passions for writing and social issues
May 15, 2020
Drew University Creates NYC Semester on Museums and Cultural Management
Joins six other unique NYC Semesters
May 1, 2020
Drew University’s Arts/Literature Magazine Releases Digitally
Insanity's Horse is a year-long project for student editorial board
February 19, 2020
‘Spring Awakening’ Hits Stage at Drew
Students perform Tony award–winning rock musical
February 10, 2020
Author/Illustrator Mira Jacob Speaks at Writers@Drew
Discusses her creative process, work and influences at Drew University event
December 16, 2019
Drew University’s Top Stories of 2019
Accolades, love and new programs in The Forest
December 10, 2019
Drew Student Art Takes Over Korn Gallery
Paintings, drawings, photographs and sculptures fill the room
August 26, 2019
Drew’s AdvantageArts Immerses Newark High Schoolers in Theatre Arts, Drew Profs and Students as Guides
“The beauty of the AdvantageArts program is witnessing students gain confidence in their artistic self expression and through this, embrace a new and supportive artistic community.” July 2019 – Twenty one high school students from Newark got first-hand experience with a full theatre production in Drew’s AdvantageArts program. The month-long summer intensive program, a collaboration with […]
June 6, 2019
Drew Alum Enters Yale School of Music
Drew profs 'laid the foundation for the vocal technique I have today.'
May 9, 2019
Drew’s Caspersen School Salutes Outstanding Students
Fulbright fellow among the honorees.
April 24, 2019
Drew Among Most Inclusive Schools in the U.S.
Ranked 5th in race/class interaction by The Princeton Review.
April 22, 2019
Drew Art Professors Earn Fellowships
Among just 25 fellows of the NJ State Council on the Arts.
April 18, 2019
Drew Theatre Grads on Value of Real-World Experiences
Worked with premier New York theatre company.
April 17, 2019
Drew’s President on Making Immersive Experiences Central to Education
Research, internships and service = building blocks to professional life.
April 10, 2019
Shelter Exhibit at Drew Captures 18th Century Farmhouse
Photographs by Stephen Gilbert, son of beloved professor Norma Gilbert.
April 9, 2019
Drew Celebrates Students on Day of Scholars
Showcasing research, art, writing, music, acting and dance.
March 29, 2019
Jazz Icon Victor Wooten Urges Drew Students to Put Feeling into Music
Grammy winner teaches and performs.
March 26, 2019
Drew A Cappella Group Celebrates 25 Years
Alumni return for silver anniversary concert.
March 1, 2019
5 Questions for Award-Winning Author Mitchell Jackson at Drew
On having a purpose, fiction v. nonfiction and emotion.
February 27, 2019
Drew Explores the Art of Drag
'My goal is always to remind people to laugh at themselves.'
February 27, 2019
Drew Theatre Students Produce Original Play
Collaborate with professionals on coming-of-age tale.
February 21, 2019
Drew Alum Tackles ‘Once-in-a-Career’ Project
Restores 12th century liturgical book at Walters Art Museum.
February 8, 2019
Theatre Workshop Teaches Social Justice Strategies
Co-sponsored by Drew Theological School's Social Justice Leadership Project.
February 7, 2019
Drew Professor Exhibits ‘Metaphors’
Lee Arnold teaches digital imaging, video and animation.
February 6, 2019
Artist Explores ‘Sound and Suspicion’ in Drew Exhibit
Pieces blend sculpture and audio.
December 22, 2018
Drew Students Perform Italian Comedy, Renaissance Style
Professional troupe leads workshop.
December 21, 2018
Top 22 Stories at Drew in 2018
The richest short story prize, new degrees, John Leguizamo, national recognition, Launch and the largest class in seven years.
December 17, 2018
Drew Orchestra Goes to the Movies
Performs songs from The King's Speech, E.T. and West Side Story.
December 14, 2018
Drew Artists Exhibit Range
From paintings, sculptures and photos to video and ceramics.
December 13, 2018
Photos: Drew Composers Work with Professional Musicians
Writing music for cello and harp.
December 5, 2018
Drew Play Nominated for BroadwayWorld Award
Heathers: The Musical featured 19 songs.
December 4, 2018
Drew Choirs Sing Songs About Mary of Nazareth
Concert draws from the work of Rachmaninoff, Bach and Billy Joel.
November 29, 2018
Pulitzer Winner Jennifer Egan Talks Writing at Drew
'Being lifted out of my life into another world.'
November 7, 2018
Drew Students Access Greatness
Speakers and professors have Pulitzers, 'genius grants,' a Nobel.
October 30, 2018
5 Best Tips from Drew Alumni Working in the Arts
Actors and writers share advice with undergrads.
October 26, 2018
Drew Profs Produce Timely Play in NYC
Co-written by Chuk Obasi and choreographed by Kimani Fowlin.
October 25, 2018
Mural Celebrating Drew Professor Unveiled
Rodney Gilbert started an organization to bring arts to city residents.
October 12, 2018
Pulitzer Winner Colson Whitehead at Drew on Writing, Favorite Books, Zombies
Award-winning author shares thoughts, answers questions.
September 10, 2018
Reconstructed Concerto by Drew Prof to Be Performed by N.J. Symphony Orchestra
Trevor Weston lauded for work on piece by first African-American woman to have work played by major orchestras.
September 7, 2018
Drew Professor Named New York State Poet
Alicia Ostriker is second state poet from Drew.
August 17, 2018
Drew Presents Morning Joe Hosts and Pulitzer Prize Winner
New Drew Forum season begins with Mika Brzezinski and Joe Scarborough, Colson Whitehead.
August 8, 2018
#Drew22: Meet Jack and Lauren
'The combination of competitive research programs ... and extracurricular opportunities—especially being so close to New York—made it clear I would thrive here.'
August 8, 2018
Princeton Review: Drew Top 10 in Theater, Student Interaction
Recognizes student productions and campus life.
May 14, 2018
Leguizamo to #Drew18: ‘You Are the Conversation’
Actor delivers rousing address at Drew Commencement.
April 26, 2018
Drew Student Concerts: From Mendelssohn to Carly Simon
Musical groups showcase range.
April 25, 2018
Drew Professor Curates Exhibit of Paintings, Video, Scrims
Assistant Professor Jason Karolak presents Primary.
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
Drew Undergrads Collaborate With Award-Winning Playwright
For Olivia Winters C’19, it ‘opened up a lot of opportunities.’
February 28, 2018
Inspired Performances
Drew students act out civil rights struggles, as scholars provide context.
January 3, 2018
Drew Alum Who Found a Rodin Tells Tale at a Museum
Mallory Mortillaro’s feat is among the 10 ‘most remarkable art-historical discoveries’ of 2017.