President John A. Fry represented Drexel University in Israel July 4-10 as part of a delegation of university presidents and chancellors seeking to discuss the challenges of higher education and better understand the cultural climate of the state. The trip, which was organized by the American Jewish Committee, included presentations and discussions concerning Israeli politics, [...]
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Fry starts second phase of strategic plan
The faculty, professional staff and students involved with the task forces of Drexel University’s 2012-17 Strategic Plan recently completed the first of five official phases dedicated to improving the University and started the second phase, President John Fry announced via email June 27. The Drexel University Strategic Plan: 2012-17 is being coordinated by Fry, his [...]
Two science powers announce affiliation
Drexel President John A. Fry and Academy of Natural Sciences President George W. Gephart Jr. announced May 19 that they have signed a letter of intent to establish an affiliation between the two institutions. The announcement comes one day after the institutions’ respective boards of trustees approved the affiliation. Fry and Gephart expressed enthusiasm for [...]
Professor buys local home
Drexel University celebrated the first home purchase made by a University professional utilizing the Drexel Home Purchase Assistant Program May 12. Dr. George Ciccariello-Maher and his family are the new owners of the Philadelphia home, which is located at 318 N. 41st Street. The deal was finalized on Drexel’s campus April 28. The Drexel Home [...]
Admins unveil plan for campus
Members of Drexel’s faculty are working on a new strategic plan to be implemented in 2012 with the goal of improving the university as a whole, President John Fry announced via email May 12. The Drexel University Strategic Plan: 2012-17 is being coordinated by Fry, his senior vice presidents, Provost Mark Greenberg and Vice Provost [...]
Fry offers vision for University at inauguration
President John Anderson Fry was officially inaugurated April 15 in an investiture ceremony at the Drexel Recreation Center. The event featured a number of speakers and major announcements from Fry during his inaugural address. “Today I stand before you, comfortable in my own shoes and excited to offer my vision for Drexel becoming a top-flight, [...]
Drexel kicks off inauguration events
April 14 marked the beginning of a two-day celebration and academic symposia in honor of Drexel President John A. Fry’s inauguration. Fry has served as University president since August 2010; the inauguration April 15 serves as a ceremonial checkpoint now that he has had time to settle into the role. Two academic symposia held in [...]
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Senior featured on reality show
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Dragons flex muscles in Aberdeen Dad Vail Regatta
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Drexel softball waves goodbye to it’s all-time home run leader
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Motion City Soundtrack joins forces with MAD Dragon Records for series
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