Tag: John 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…
May. 5, 2023
Sky Harper wins Truman Scholarship, becoming Drexel’s first triple-crown scholar
On April 12, Sky Harper became the second student in Drexel history to win the Harry S. Truman Scholarship. Recipients of this prestigious award have…
May. 5, 2023
Community reacts to UC Townhomes settlement
UC Townhomes residents and organizers held a rally on Friday, April 21 to discuss their new demands following a settlement between property owner Brett Altman…
May. 22, 2020
Drexel and Tower Health top off new College of Medicine facility in Berks
Drexel University and Tower Health celebrated a significant milestone on May 18 as the final beam was lifted into place, “topping off” a new College…
Jan. 10, 2020
School District of Philly and Drexel break major ground
On Dec. 9, Drexel celebrated with The School District of Philadelphia on the groundbreaking of a new West Philadelphia-based facility which will house two of…
Sep. 28, 2018
Armory to become new U.S. Squash National Center
The university announced plans Sept. 14 to sublease the Drexel Armory on 32nd Street and Lancaster Avenue to U.S. Squash, the national governing body for…
Jun. 1, 2018
President John Fry’s contract extended five additional years
On May 9 the Drexel University board of trustees extended President John A. Fry’s contract until 2023. “I’d like to thank the trustees who elected…
Jan. 19, 2018
Students hold rally for equal pay
On Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 15, Philadelphia college students held a rally in front of the Dragon statue protesting Drexel President and…
Jan. 19, 2018
Pay equality can’t wait
Being a leader isn’t an easy job. The task is in the description, lead, but you can’t lead everyone. Some people are always going to…
Dec. 1, 2017
Drexel launches $750 million fundraising campaign
“I know that the world is going to change, and, therefore, the University must change with it,” A.J. Drexel notoriously said. Drexel’s latest fundraising campaign,…
