IGSA Drexel

🌸 First Day of Spring Classes 🌸 A new term begins… and with it comes fresh energy, renewed purpose, and endless possibilities.

Meet Sonika Lamichhane – the Executive Vice President, IGSA at Drexel University.

Something remarkable is happening next Friday on campus. The 𝐈𝐆𝐒𝐀 is launching the 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬, a flagship initiative designed to help graduate students thrive.

What better way to wish you a Happy New Month and a Happy October than by inviting you to hang out with us at the Office of Graduate Studies? Join us at 12 noon on both October 21st and October 31st as we come together to celebrate two exciting traditions, Diwali and Halloween!

Expect a 𝐁𝐈𝐆 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 in the coming days from our Academic Board in collaboration with the Drexel University Libraries.

Meet Sushant Mahalle, the Events Coordinator for the International Graduate Student Association (IGSA) at Drexel University. #spotlight

One of the cherished traditions of @DrexelGradStudy is inviting the 𝐈𝐆𝐒𝐀 to the Annual Graduate College Welcome Event. This year, we proudly honored the call and our Vice President of Finance delivered one of the event’s finest speeches.

To all International Graduate Students: You belong here. You are valued here. At Drexel, you’re not just surviving, you’re thriving. Together, we’ll make this year one of resilience, excellence & global connection. Welcome Home 💙💛 #IGSA #drexeldragons

💙💛 Others call it their school, but we call it our home, and we proudly stand for it. #proudlydragons

Meet Vishali Muthukumar – IGSA Partnerships and Vendors Manager

The Drexel Postdoctoral Association presents Crafting Competitive Grants: Practical Strategies for Planning and Writing Friday, Sept. 19, 12 to 1:30 p.m. EDT via Zoom, part of National Postdoc Appreciation Week 2025!

Earlier today, two of our Board members: had the privilege of honoring an invitation from the Drexel University’s English Language Center (ELC) to address the 2025 cohort of International Teaching Assistants during the ongoing annual ITA Training onsite program.

Happy Labor Day to all the incredible international graduate students, scholars, staff and faculty whose expertise and experiences enrich the vibrancy of our Drexel University community. Today, we celebrate and honor your dedication and invaluable contributions. #laborday 💙💛

We’re thrilled to be part of the 2025 Graduate Student Welcome & Resource Fair, organized by @DrexelGradStudy , taking place on Monday, September 15th, from 10:00am to 12:00pm (EST) at the University’s Main Building.

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Alpha West Sannoh as the new Vice President of Student Affairs, effective immediately. #IgsaLeadership

Meet Ibrahim Edward Vonjoe – IGSA Director of Academic Events. Ibrahim is a results-driven technology leader with a track record in cybersecurity and digital transformation, currently pursuing a Master’s in Cybersecurity @DrexelUniv

💛No one wears a smile better than the Dragons.

Meet Filza Zuberi - IGSA Assistant Director of Academic/Research Board.

Today, two of our board members had the pleasure of joining The Office of Graduate Studies of Drexel University for a concluding webinar that was first held last week Tuesday. This session was dedicated to providing key pre-arrival information to our incoming graduate students.

Meet John Issahaku – IGSA Director of Professional Development (2025–2026)