Gwynne Grasberger, Associate Vice Provost for Research Development, joined by Paul Jensen, Executive Vice President and Nina Henderson Provost, and David Unruh, Senior Vice President for Institutional Advancement discuss the process of refining and advancing Drexel's area of excellence and opportunity within the three primary focus areas outlined b…

Assistant Vice President for Inclusive Culture and Belonging Patience Ajoff-Foster is joined by Angela Dowd-Burton, Marcella Stokes and Richelle Parham, contributing authors of A Legacy to Share: Navigating Life’s Challenges and Celebrating Our Greatest Achievements, presented by the Drexel University Black Alumni Council. In this roundtable they d…

It's Nate, Evan and Claire on the call this week at they breakdown an exciting week of Dragons basketball with the men visiting La Salle and the ladies in New Haven taking on the Yale Bulldogs. The trio saw both games live and has plenty to share.

Dan, Nate, Bill and Leon connect with Greg Cusick, the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Strategic Marketing and Communications/External Relations on his background, plan for increasing attendance and driving engagement with Drexel Basketball and sports in general.

Bill Martin leads Dan and Leon through a tour of the 22-23 edition of the Dragons roster. With seven new faces coming in alongside four returning players who will be starting, how is the Drexel coaching staff putting together this puzzle? Also, some thoughts on the the fresh, local trends that we're seeing in the recruiting landscape.…

Episode Summary Nate and Dan talk to Mike Brodsky to review the CAA changes since their last conversation in the beginning of the year, the road to 14 teams and all the other factors driving the decision of the CAA and direction of the legacy and new teams within it. Show Notes College Basketball Realignment CAA Conference Study Guide…

Episode Summary Nate and Bill sit down with Robert Battle once more to hear about his prolific 18 year pro career, the overseas experience, lessons learned and the next chapter in his post basketball life. Show Notes Pro Career: France, Turkey, Summer League, Mexico, Argentina, Spain Summer League stint for Sacramento Kings Post Basketball: Investm…

Episode Summary Nate and Dan sit down with Drexel Athletic Director Maisha Kelly to find out more about her background, the changes in the Collegiate Athletic world and her vision for revolutionizing the Drexel Athletic Program. Show Notes - AD Maisha Kelly on Good Day Philadelphia - Little League World Series 2022 - CAA Conference New Members: Ham…

The Dragons Head Coach speaks Dragon with Nate and Dan. From the transfer portal to NIL, a whirlwind of topics are covered, and the table is set for a productive summer in West Philadelphia (and Italy).

Nate, Bill and Dan wrap up the season finales for the Drexel men and women, and turn the page to 22-23. A discussion of the Portal, Cam Wynter and Xavier Bell, and why it is easier to figure out who is a Dragon right now than who isn't. A Spiker outlook comes in and all in all... This offseason is going to be nuts. Strap in.…

Nate and Dan give their thoughts ahead of the CAA Women's Basketball Championship that will be hosted in the DAC this weekend. Led by Hannah and Keishana, the defending champion Dragons walk in with six seniors and a number one seed as they set out to go back to back. The guys also talk about the all tourney teams, and drop some hints around the me…

Nate, Dan and Eric talk about end of season awards and the tourney to be. Does it get better than a first round rivalry game with the conferences big dog on deck for round two? The guys preview the entire bracket and pick a winner next - actually each guy picked a different winner. They then pivot over to talk about the Drexel Women's Basketball te…

Nate breaks down the 2-1 Drexel weekend, Dan and Eric talk about some of the best senior classes this school has ever seen and then Eric baits Dan into talking about attendance at the DAC. Apologies for our first explicit lyrics but as Nate said, sometimes it is deserved. Then we start looking onto March Madness which starts this weekend! More to c…

Drexel University is executing a strategic plan to effectively and intentionally address shifts in higher education and broader challenges facing society. These challenges were magnified in 2020 with nationwide calls for anti-racism movements. The initiatives developed and executed through Drexel's Strategic Plan will ensure that we establish a div…

Nate, Dan and Eric are joined by Bill Martin to breakdown the week in Drexel hoops. They add some thoughts on Robert Battle and later a certain Dr. Z's name comes up. With the tournament around the corner tag along and see how the teams are shaping up (hint: it's very well)

Nate and Dan are joined by Bill Martin this week, and get a chance to speak with Drexel great Robert Battle. Robert takes us through the winding road that took him to Drexel, as well as highlights of his playing career under two different coaches in two different conferences. The guys also spend some time speaking to Robert about the current years …

Nate, Dan and Eric talk about, well, just about everything: Drexel men go 2-2 over the past eight days The ladies recover and roll through a road trip with an easy 2-0, going into their BIGGEST GAME OF THE SEASON There's good Japanese food in Newark, De?? Jill Axel and the Drexel front office does right by Nate (and others!) A whole section on just…

Nate, Dan and Eric discuss the week that was for the Dragons, including a big road win for Coach Spiker's team and a historic streak snapped (maybe a good thing?) for the Drexel women. At the half hour mark Nate takes it off the court for his first rant of the year. Then, at @39:34 the gang is joined by Long Island based sportswriter and Hofstra al…

Brian Mull joins the crew to walk through the CAA as we hit the season's halftime. Additionally, he discusses realignment with a focus on the southern end of the conference, and the strengths and areas of opportunity for the league as major changes begin. Then, Nate, Dan and Eric pivot to yet another 3-1 weekend for Drexel basketball, featuring a n…

It was homecoming weekend on campus and it began in dominating fashion for the men and women's team both. And that stopped abruptly. Nate, Dan and Eric go over the week that was, and what it means for a VERY important week to come for both squads. Next week: Sportswriter and guy we really like Brian Mull joins us to go around the CAA as we hit the …

Former NU manager Mike Brodsky and former DAC Pack President Anthony D'Angelo join Nate and Dan to try to figure out all the angles on realignment. Who comes and who goes? A very fun and enlightening discussion ensures, ending with predictions - of mayhem? PLUS: Two minutes on why we have it better (we should do this every episode!) and a rundown o…

Nate and Dan break down a busy 3-2 week among the Dragon programs. Then, prior to looking at the week ahead, a brief conversation on conference realignment, including the how, the why, maybe some of the who, and what it all means for Drexel

Special guest Marshall Fleming joins us to talk about a three win week as both the men's and women's team begin conference season with wins. Sometimes it doesn't need to be pretty, good teams find a way to win, and Drexel has two defending champs who are getting it done.

Drexel kicks off the CAA season from the comfy confines of the DAC vs Towson on national TV. Also, we talk JMU's departure, FloSports, Dirt Track Racing and why the Dragons need to throw a punch tomorrow.

"Please, Just Change Your Password"Be honest, when's the last time you thought about how safe your personal information was online? Jim Goepel, an adjunct professor at Drexel, explains how to protect yourself online (and begs you to please, please, change your password every once in a while).Drexel University Podcasts

"All She Wants to Do is Dance"We tend to think of dance as a female-dominated field. But is it? Assistant teaching professor Sandra Parks breaks down the ways the industry keeps women out of leadership positions, and what needs to be done to bring about change.Drexel University Podcasts

"Give (Inner) Peace a Chance"Learning to relax is a lot more stressful than it sounds. But Jackie Murphy, an assistant clinical professor at Drexel, thinks it's more important than ever that nurses (and pretty much everyone) learn how to find some peace in their lives.Drexel University Podcasts

"Talk COVID to Me"To wear masks or not to wear masks, that is the question. The messaging we received about the COVID-19 pandemic was...confusing, to say the least. Tom Hipper, an assistant professor at Drexel, looks at exactly what went wrong, and how we can (and must) change the way we communicate to the public when the next disaster strikes.…

"Having Fun Isn’t Hard When You’ve Got a Library Card"In the age of e-books and Amazon, what's the point of libraries? Danuta Nitecki, Drexel's Dean of Libraries, explains exactly why libraries still play a pivotal role, both on campus and in communities.Drexel University Podcasts

"When Health Gets High-Tech"Technology is the solution for everything, right? Well, yes and no. Here, Michelle Rogers, an associate professor at Drexel's College of Computing and Informatics, talks about how technology is helping our health care system - and how it still has a long way to go.Drexel University Podcasts

"It's a Scandal!"When a crisis happens at your business, who you gonna call? Carl Francis has spent his career handling scandals and threatening situations for organizations. He gives his Drexel students in the LeBow College of Business (and us) insight on handling high-stakes issues.Drexel University Podcasts

"Tell Me a Story"They say to write what you know. That's why Nomi Eve, a writer and the director of Drexel's creative writing MFA, places her Jewish heritage at the center of her novels. Here, she talks about the process of writing historical fiction, and what she hopes her students get out of their MFA.…

"Good Universities Make Good Neighbors"How can you be a good neighbor? If you're a university, finding your place in your surrounding community can be tricky. Jen Kebea, the executive director of the Lindy Center for Civic Engagement, breaks down how universities can become more civically engaged.Drexel University Podcasts

"Girls Just Want to Have Healthcare"Not all healthcare is created equal, especially if you're a woman. Kymberlee Montgomery, an associate clinical professor of nursing and medicine at Drexel University's College of Nursing and Health Professions, explains to us the biggest health issues facing women today.…

"Diagnosis: Racism"How can where you live affect your health? For Black communities, their neighborhoods can literally make them sicker. Sharrelle Barber, an assistant research professor at Drexel's Dornsife School of Public Health, looks at the intersection of place, racism, and health.Drexel University Podcasts

"The Art of the Podcast"Drexel professor Derek Gillman’s resume is basically a tour through some of the world’s greatest museums. Here, he tells us about his favorite art in Philly, and how museums are changing to keep up with the times.Drexel University Podcasts

"We’ve Got a Crisis on Our Hands"It’s a nightmare scenario: your company has tweeted something inappropriate, and now everyone online is talking about it. What should you do? Drexel professor Min Lee is here to save your social media presence.Drexel University Podcasts

"I Want a New Drug"There seems to be a million kinds of medicine in your local pharmacy. But what does it take to get a drug to market? Drexel professor Richard Mangano explains the drug discovery and development process, and why some drugs get funded – and some don’t.Drexel University Podcasts

"Captain Planet, Philly Edition"Solar panels, wind power, the Green New Deal. There’s a lot going on in the world of renewable energy, and it can be hard to keep track of. Drexel’s Jeffrey Beard explains how we can “green” our houses and why Philly is perfectly set up to be a sustainable city.Drexel University Podcasts

"It’s Just Business"Big Business is the root of all evil, right? Well, it doesn’t have to be. Drexel professor Barrie Litzky breaks down how some businesses are using the free market to make the world a better place – and why more businesses need to do so.Drexel University Podcasts

"(Emotionally) Support the Troops"Drexel professors and husband-and-wife team Art and Christine Nezu are tackling a big problem: how to combat PTSD and suicides in veterans. Their approach? A treatment called Emotion-Centered Problem-Solving Therapy, which has been picked up by the Department of Defense and the Department of Veteran Affairs.…

"To Pakistan With Love"Things to know about Drexel professor and behavioral health expert Veronica Carey: she went to the same high school as Kobe Bryant; she’s incredibly tall; and she’s spent her career traveling the world and working with psychiatric rehabilitation services. That last one is probably the most interesting.…

"It’s Called Fashion, Look it Up"Have you ever wondered where cargo pants come from? Drexel’s Joe Hancock has. In fact, he wrote an entire dissertation on them. He also talks to us about growing up in mall culture, why he loves Ralph Lauren and the styles he never wants to come back.Drexel University Podcasts

"Your Homework is in Another Castle"Okay, so playing Super Mario Bros. may not help you pass your class. But Aroutis Foster is using his research in Drexel’s GLIDE lab to bring gaming into the educational space. Wouldn’t learning have been more fun growing up if you had video games and AI in the classroom?…

"You Oughta Be in Pictures"What do construction management, United States history and filmmaking have in common? Charles Cook, for one thing. This Drexel professor and member of the Carpenters Company of the City and County of Philadelphia talks to us about the history behind some of Philly’s most iconic historical structures (and the two movies he…

"You Live and You Learn (Online)"Our new nickname for Kristen Betts is “discussion board whisperer.” This former Spanish teacher and current Drexel professor now focuses on online learning, and gives us the lowdown on the history of online learning, building the perfect online classroom and how professors can literally change their students’ brains…

"The Roger Federer of Compliance"How do you go from being a nationally ranked tennis player to being a pioneer in the compliance field? Just ask Paul Flanagan, who started out hitting hundreds of backhands a day and ended up being one of the first chief compliance officers in the country. (But his proudest moment is still the time he beat his older…

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The May edition of Starter’s Review brings us Emily Bittenbender, Founder and Managing Partner of Bittenbender Construction. She discusses her entrepreneurial journey and career as a trailblazing, woman executive in the male-dominated construction industry. Bittenbender’s professional career spans from EwingCole to the City of Philadelphia, where s…

Karen Jehanian, founder and CEO of KMJ Consulting, believes that culture is a major differentiator for a company. Entrepreneurial spirit has always come naturally for Karen. As early as 7th grade, she knew that she wanted to start her own business. Now, Karen runs a premier transportation engineering, planning, and consulting firm. Her work and aca…