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1932 cathedral-style radio from Drexel's Atwater Kent Collection
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Upcoming Events & Exhibits

April 25, 2026 9:00 AM — 4:00 PM "When We Sketch…": Student Drawings of Everyday Objects in the Drexel Founding Collection exhibit
W.W. Hagerty Library - Atrium 3300 Market Street, Philadelphia
April 25, 2026 9:00 AM — 4:00 PM Visualizing Health: A Photography Exhibit
W. W. Hagerty Library 3300 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19104
April 26, 2026 9:00 AM — 4:00 PM "When We Sketch…": Student Drawings of Everyday Objects in the Drexel Founding Collection exhibit
W.W. Hagerty Library - Atrium 3300 Market Street, Philadelphia
April 26, 2026 9:00 AM — 4:00 PM Visualizing Health: A Photography Exhibit
W. W. Hagerty Library 3300 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19104
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5 free-standing panels with information about The Triangle newspaper on them Drexel Libraries & University Archives Hosts Opening Event for 100th Anniversary Exhibit, "Celebrating a Century of The Triangle"
Apr 22, 2026
On April 14, more than 40 students, faculty, staff and alumni gathered in the W. W. Hagerty Library for the official unveiling of the exhibit Celebrating a Century of The Triangle, Drexel's Student Newspaper: 1926 to 2026.
Graphic shows inside skylight of Hagerty Library and text reading "Welcome Our New Staff" Drexel Libraries Welcomes New Staff & Co-op Students
Apr 7, 2026
You may have noticed a few new faces around the Drexel Libraries this term, so let us introduce the librarians and co-op students who joined the team this spring.
Headshot of Pedro Raposo Message from the New University Librarian
Apr 2, 2026
Read a welcome message from Pedro Raposo, who has been appointed University Librarian and Associate Vice Provost for Libraries, Archives & Collections at Drexel University.
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