Drexel University, Research university in Philadelphia, United States
The institution is a research university in Philadelphia that spans several sites across the city and includes laboratories, libraries, and facilities for students. Its campus spreads over more than 70 city blocks and places modern buildings alongside older structures in the urban landscape.
Financier Anthony Joseph Drexel founded the institution in 1891 as an institute for art, science, and industry. In 1970, it gained university status and has since expanded its range of academic departments.
Students from over 100 countries meet on campus and bring different traditions, languages, and perspectives that become noticeable in everyday life between lecture halls and cafeterias. More than 300 student groups organize events, workshops, and joint projects, making campus life extend beyond teaching alone.
The university runs a cooperative program where students spend several months working in companies and gain practical experience before completing their studies. Visitors can move freely around the large campus, but should keep in mind that some areas are accessible only to students and staff.
The university manages the Academy of Natural Sciences, founded in 1812 and the oldest natural history museum in North America, and uses its collections for teaching and research. Students and visitors can work directly with historical specimens that are otherwise available in only a few institutions.
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