2026

June
- Recap: Drexel Celebrates Largest Gift in University History
  
  June 17, 2026
  W. Nicholas “Nick” Howley III attended and spoke at two different Drexel ceremonies after announcing a $112.6 million gift establishing the Nick Howley College of Engineering and Computing.
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- Largest Gift in Drexel's History Establishes Nick Howley College of Engineering and Computing
  
  June 11, 2026
  Supported by a landmark gift from The Howley Foundation, a nonprofit philanthropic organization led by alumnus and trustee W. Nicholas “Nick” Howley ’75, his wife Lorie and their daughter Meg Howley ’10, Drexel University will establish the Nick Howley College of Engineering and Computing.
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- Shirin Karsan Receives the 2026 School of Biomed Elisabeth Papazoglou Inspired Leadership Award
  
  June 05, 2026
  Shirin Karsan received the 2026 Elisabeth Papazoglou Inspired Leadership Award from the School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems. This award is given in recognition of an individual who demonstrates exceptional abilities to lead, serve, collaborate, and inspire with broad impact and special distinction.
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- Drexel University Names 2026 Commencement Speakers
  
  June 04, 2026
  Several alumni, as well as industry leaders, will speak to the latest generation of graduating Dragons as they head into the future.
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May
- Drexel’s Celebration of Scholarship Recognizes Students and Supporters
  
  May 19, 2026
  At the annual event held at the University last month, Drexel students connected with the generous donors behind the scholarships that support their journeys at the University.
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- Faculty Highlights: Recent Awards and Grants from Winter 2026
  
  May 12, 2026
  Drexel faculty members received funding for sponsored research as well as external recognition and honors last term.
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April
- Newly Inaugurated Drexel University President Looks to the Past and Future — and the Stars
  
  April 20, 2026
  During an investiture ceremony officially installing Antonio Merlo, PhD, as Drexel’s sixteenth president, the University leader shared how his goals and priorities have been shaped by his personal history and the University’s evolution.
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- Eunice E. Santos Appointed Inaugural Dean of the College of Engineering and Computing
  
  April 02, 2026
  In addition to serving as the inaugural dean, Dr. Santos has been appointed the inaugural Thomas E. and Christine D. Berk Endowed Professor and Distinguished University Professor of Computer Science, effective August 1, 2026.
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February
- Faculty Highlights: Recent Awards and Grants from Fall 2025
  
  February 09, 2026
  Last term, Drexel University faculty members were recognized for their scholarly research and prolific academic and professional contributions. This update offers a snapshot of activity courtesy of the Office of the Provost.
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