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

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

Author: Venkat Raman October 31, 2023 Duration: 47:33

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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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