Tag: John A. Fry
Jun. 9, 2023
Goodbye class of 2023: a message from President John Fry
Dear Graduates, As commencement approaches, I want to congratulate you on reaching this major milestone in your lives. You worked hard, played well, and learned…
Mar. 15, 2019
Drexel’s 2019 commencement speaker announced: Merck CEO Kenneth Frazier
Merck & Co., Inc. Chairman and CEO Kenneth C. Frazier will be speaking at Drexel’s 2019 commencement ceremony at Citizens Bank Park June 14. Frazier…
Jul. 10, 2015
University’s smaller freshman class leads to administrative layoffs
Drexel University cut the jobs of about 36 administrative employees as a result of this upcoming fall’s smaller incoming freshman class. Drexel officials said that…
May. 21, 2015
The Study at University City breaks ground
Drexel University and real estate developer Hospitality 3 LLC held the official groundbreaking for its newest addition to campus, the new hotel “The Study at…
May. 7, 2015
President Fry holds fourth and final town hall meeting
Drexel University President John A. Fry held the last of his four town hall style meetings at the New College Building in Center City May…
May. 7, 2015
Drexel receives $8 million gift towards Korman Center redesign
In a letter to the Drexel University community, President John A. Fry announced May 5 that the Hyman Korman Foundation has given $8 million to…
Feb. 20, 2015
In his bag: President John A. Fry
This week, President John A. Fry gave us a glimpse into his beige canvas Monocle tote bag that holds his essentials for his daily routine.…
Jan. 30, 2015
USGA to conduct “town hall” style meetings Feb. 2
The Drexel University Undergraduate Student Government Association met Jan. 27 to discuss a variety of campus initiatives — chief among them, a “town hall” style…
Nov. 21, 2014
Philly Mag hosts ThinkFest 2014
Although M. Night Shyamalan was billed as the event’s headliner, Drexel President John A. Fry’s Nov. 14 speech at Philadelphia Magazine’s third annual ThinkFest was…
May. 25, 2012
Fry reveals more upcoming Strategic Plan details
Drexel President John A. Fry gave the second of four presentations planned to inform the University community about future renovations and expectations from the “Drexel…