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Alissa Falcone

Editor and Staff Writer
Alissa Falcone is the editor of DrexelNow and Drexel Quarterly and a staff writer who has contributed to those Drexel publications as well as Drexel Magazine and EXEL Magazine. She joined University Communications in 2013 as a communications associate and continued working full-time in 2014 after she graduated from Drexel with a bachelor’s degree in English. Alissa received her master's degree in communication from Drexel in 2017. She previously worked for Philadelphia magazine and has written for the Philadelphia Daily News, Philly.com and other publications. When she’s not working at her desk, she can usually be found near one of the many food trucks on Drexel’s campus … for work, obviously. She tweets at @AlissaFalcone.

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215.571.4319 acf57@drexel.edu

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A cut-out painting of Anthony J. Drexel in front of a map labeled "The Founder's West Philly." Drexel in Philly: The Founder’s West Philly
Mar 24, 2025
An early resident of the new neighborhood, Anthony J. Drexel built a “Drexel Colony” for his family, developed housing for neighbors and supported local institutions — including the one he founded.
A cut-out painting of Anthony J. Drexel in front of a map labeled "The Founder's Center City." Drexel in Philly: The Founder’s Center City
Mar 24, 2025
Anthony J. Drexel helped finance the creation of the building now housing Reading Terminal Market and the Pennsylvania Convention Center, and his family members are connected to the opening of the Curtis Institute of Music and the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul.
A cut-out painting of Anthony J. Drexel in front of a map labeled "The Founder's Old City." Drexel in Philly: The Founder’s Old City
Mar 24, 2025
Only one of the three Drexel & Co. banks that Drexel’s founder worked in still exists — and the navy-and-yellow building now houses a store called “Rocky Philly Souvenirs.”
Anthony J. Drexel and "The Founder's Fairmount Park" in front of a map of Fairmount Park. Drexel in Philly: The Founder’s Fairmount Park
Mar 24, 2025
Anthony J. Drexel led America’s first private and nonprofit public art organization for more than two decades. His statue on campus is just one physical representation of his larger legacy championing art in Philadelphia.
The view from the entrance of the A. J. Picture Gallery showing a tiled mural on a wall in a room full of chairs and art on other walls. A.J. Drexel Picture Gallery Reframes its Student Experience
Mar 12, 2025
Drexel students redesigned the historic, multi-use space to better reflect the University’s modern community and founding ideals of art, science and industry.
Erin Nipps celebrated the Eagles’ Super Bowl win on the field at the Super Dome. Photo courtesy Erin Nipps. An Incredible First Year as an Eagles Cheerleader and a Two-Time Drexel Graduate
Feb 24, 2025
Erin Nipps, BS ’23 and MPH ’24, joined the Philadelphia Eagles at the beginning of their Super Bowl-winning season — while also balancing a full-time job and teaching dance at a local youth-oriented nonprofit.
People walking outside Chestnut Square on a sunny day. Q&A: Academic Transformation Updates from Fall 2024
Jan 23, 2025
Executive Vice President and Nina Henderson Provost Paul E. Jensen, PhD, shared progress made and a preview of what lies ahead for Dragons going forward.
Students packing a box full of food. Drexel Embraces the Spirit of Giving with Holiday Traditions
Dec 18, 2024
The University helped collect holiday meals and special care packages that will be distributed to local Philadelphians and active-duty military stationed overseas.
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All In Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting graphic Dragons Demonstrate Fiery Voter Turnout
Nov 28 2022
The university was recognized for efforts to increase voter turnout and was named an All In Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting.
Poster for Can We Talk? event on Nov. 17 at Bentley Hall from 7-9 p.m. Pennoni Honors College Introduces "Can We Talk?" Events
Nov 9 2022
Students from any university can learn to have a more civil discussion with people whose views differ from theirs — just in time for Thanksgiving.
Wooden blocks that spell Resilience Resiliency Tips to Help You Make it Through the Term
Oct 14 2022
College of Medicine student Megan Bradley, a trained resiliency coach, offered tips for bouncing back and through hurdles in academia.
Andrew DeLuca on Drexel's Campus Drexel University First-Year Building New Rover
Oct 4 2022
Andrew DeLuca, an electrical engineering major, is working on a first-of-its-kind rover that could aid in landmine detection.
Blue and yellow graphic reading Dragon Votes Make a Difference 2022 Voting Information for the Drexel University Community
Oct 3 2022
Dragons can register to vote in Pennsylvania until Oct. 24 and learn about this year's elections through events and resources on campus.
Lancaster Walk Alumna vs. Newbie: Drexel Staff Members Offer Campus and Philadelphia Recommendations
Sep 26 2022
Alissa Falcone and Nat Kaemmerer have different points of view on campus and its surrounding city and came up with recommendations for students for both.
Zac Cohen cooks a trial dish. Drexel University Students and Longwood Gardens Tackle Food Sustainability and Innovation
Sep 21 2022
Over the course of a term, students in the "Garden to Table Cooking" class learned how to cook and present dishes made from scratch.
STAR Showcase STAR Scholars Shine in 20th Anniversary of Undergraduate Research Program
Sep 15 2022
More than 120 Drexel University students tackled advanced research and shared their findings at the STAR Showcase on Aug. 25.
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