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A photo compostie of Drexel's Main Building using an archival black-and-white photo and a modern-day color photo. When the World Changes, Drexel Changes With It
The University wasn’t founded with degree programs or the Drexel Co-op. In fact, it wasn’t even founded as “Drexel University.”
Recognizing Denis P. O’Brien for His Dedicated Service to Drexel
Drexel Board of Trustees Chair Michael Lawie sent a message recognizing Interim President Denis P. O'Brien for his service to Drexel.

In the News

A Political Economist From NYU Will Become the Next President of Drexel
Drexel was featured in a number of stories on Jan. 31 about its Board of Trustees selecting Antonio Merlo, PhD, Anne and Joel Ehrenkranz dean of New York University’s Faculty of Arts & Science, to become the University's 16th president. The coverage included pieces in The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Philadelphia Tribune, KYW-Newsradio, WHYY-Radio and two stories in the Philadelphia Business Journal.
Drexel’s Next President Antonio Merlo Wants to Bring ‘Coach Mentality’ to University
Drexel was featured in a number of stories on Jan. 31 about its Board of Trustees selecting Antonio Merlo, PhD, Anne and Joel Ehrenkranz dean of New York University’s Faculty of Arts & Science, to become the University's 16th president. The coverage included pieces in The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Philadelphia Tribune, KYW-Newsradio, WHYY-Radio and two stories in the Philadelphia Business Journal.

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