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Dana D'Angelo is a Clinical Professor in the Department of General Business Studies at Drexel University's LeBow College of Business. With over 30 years of experience in higher education and professional consulting, she is a recognized leader in experiential learning, global engagement, and business education innovation. She also holds a visiting lecturer position at the University of Leeds in the UK.
Her research and teaching interests include:
- Global Classrooms and International Education
- Leadership and Team Development
- Experiential and Action Learning
- Consulting-Based Project Management
- Accounting and Corporate Finance for Professionals
- Pedagogical Innovation in Higher Education
Dana’s scholarly work emphasizes the transformative impact of early global exposure and applied learning on student development. Her publications and conference presentations consistently explore how innovative teaching methods—such as virtual exchange, backchannel communication, and intensive international courses—enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. She has pioneered global classroom initiatives and co-op alternatives through consulting projects, influencing curriculum design at Drexel and beyond.
She has received numerous honors for teaching excellence, including:
- 2023 Excellence in Teaching Award (Drexel LeBow College of Business)
- 2020 Lindback Distinguished Teaching Award
- 2022 Provost’s Award for Undergraduate Teaching Impact
- Multiple Drexel Teaching Fellowships and Excellence Awards
- Nominee for U.S. Professor of the Year (2013)
Dana has secured external funding, including the $30,000 TOOLIP grant from Germany’s Federal Ministry of Education and Research, to support international sustainability initiatives. She has mentored numerous students and faculty, particularly through co-op programs, peer mentoring, and global classroom collaborations. She also serves on the advisory board of The Scholarly Teacher and reviews for academic journals and conferences.
She has led key academic initiatives as Director of General Business Studies and Associate Director in Drexel’s Center for Academic Excellence. Her work integrates corporate experience from Andersen Consulting (Accenture) with academic innovation, creating practical, real-world learning environments.
