In today’s rapidly shifting job market, where it’s become more challenging than ever for post-grad students to find employment, the value of a college degree is increasingly measured by the professional doors it opens. 

Drexel’s Charles D. Close School of Entrepreneurship is proud to welcome Eleni Kytzidis, Megan Snyder, and Sal De Trane of Empactful Capital as our inaugural Investor-in-Residence!

Drexel University's Charles D. Close School of Entrepreneurship has been recognized as one of the nation's leading institutions for entrepreneurship education, according to the latest rankings from The Princeton Review's Top Schools for Entrepreneurship 2026.

The Close School has announced its partnership with the Urban Poverty and Business Initiative (UPBI), housed within the McKenna Center for Human Development and Global Business at the University of Notre Dame’s Keough School of Global Affairs.

Professor Robert Morier is making waves with his latest research—literally. Featured in the Cape May County Herald, Professor Morier explores how his summer job as a beach lifeguard revealed surprising parallels between lifeguarding and entrepreneurship. From rapid decision-making to staying cool under pressure, discover how the beach shaped lessons in leadership and business you won’t find in a textbook. Read the full story now to see how the surf can shape a startup mindset.

Youth impact took center stage at the Philly Service Awards, where the Close School celebrated student innovation and community engagement. See how Drexel leaders are empowering the next generation of changemakers.

Professors Sacco, Hayes, Salas, and Morier of Drexel's Close School received the prestigious SONSIEL Global Nurse Ally Award for advancing nursing innovation. Their entrepreneurial work empowers nurses to lead transformative healthcare solutions through interdisciplinary collaboration. This award highlights their dedication to bridging business and healthcare for lasting impact.

Follow Drexel grad student Mickey O’Malley’s inspiring journey to the NCAA Wrestling Championship in this 6 ABC interview, where he and Coach Matt Azevedo reflect on the dedication, grit, and team spirit behind the big moment.

Chuck Sacco, Vice Dean of the Close School, was recently honored with a Schulze Publication Award for his insightful article titled “How Educators Can Recognize and Support Entrepreneurial Personas.” 

Professor Damian Salas of Drexel University spoke with WHYY and NPR about how businesses practice social responsibility to address societal challenges. Drawing from his experience at Horizon House, he emphasized the power of strategic philanthropy and inspires students to tackle social issues through business innovation.