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Coverage dated September 28, 2026 to October 1, 2026

No formal proposal for funding to keep Academy of Natural Sciences open, Drexel University says

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Drexel University says it hasn't received a formal proposal from the William Penn Foundation, who offered funding to keep the museum open for at least a year.

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  1. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Let’s talk: Drexel University responds to William Penn’s offer on the Academy of Natural Sciences (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    The Academy's museum will remain closed, at least for now.

  2. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Drexel: No formal funding offer received for Academy of Natural Sciences (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    Drexel University officials said they haven’t received a formal offer that would help reopen the Academy of Natural Sciences museum, but added that they welcome discussions about potential sustainable funding.

  3. 6ABC Philadelphia

    No formal proposal for funding to keep Academy of Natural Sciences open, Drexel University says (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)

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    Drexel University says it hasn't received a formal proposal from the William Penn Foundation, who offered funding to keep the museum open for at least a year.

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