Dean Paula Marantz Cohen of Drexel University Pennoni Honors College: Where Students Engage, Think and Talk‪.‬ College Matters. Alma Matters.

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The Honors Programs at Drexel U started in 1991, and became the Pennoni Honors College in 2002.

10 years ago, Prof Cohen became the Dean of the Pennoni Honors College. Dr. Cohen is a Distinguished English Professor, a writer, a novelist. 

On this Podcast, Dean Cohen introduces the Pennoni Honors College, Honors Programs, Experiential Programs including the Co-Op, Scholarships & Grants, How to Apply, and Career Opportunities.

In particular, we discuss the following with him: 


Dean Paula Marantz Cohen’s Background
Pennoni Honors College
Student Requirements
Career Opportunities

Topics discussed in this episode:


Introducing Dean Cohen, Pennoni Honors College, Drexel U []
Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights []
Background []
Honors College Origins and Highlights []
Honors Courses Flavor []
Faculty []
Popular Courses []
Experiential Programs []
Grants for Research []
Students doing UGR []
Balancing Experiential Programs []
Thesis []
Honors College Benefits []
HC Applicants []
HC Student Body Profile []
Test Optional []
Career Opportunities []
Advice for High Schoolers []
Closing Thoughts []

Our Guest: Dr. Paula Marantz Cohen is the Dean of the Pennoni Honors College at Drexel University. Dean Cohen is a Distinguished English Professor, writer and novelist.

Memorable Quote: “But overall, I would say our students are used to being leaders of one sort or another. They're not afraid to voice their opinions. But they're also, I would say, very respectful.” Dean Cohen. 

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