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Drexel University is transforming before our very eyes! Thanks to the incredible dedication and support of our alumni and friends, Drexel has experienced tremendous growth over the last decade. We have added a medical school, law school and opened a center for graduate studies in Sacramento, California. And we are now ranked among the top 100 colleges and universities in the nation! With each passing day, we continue to embrace our entrepreneurial spirit to create an exceedingly bright future not only for ourselves, but for the world, by honoring our commitment to innovative research, academic quality and civic engagement.

We invite you to take part in our transformative growth and discover for yourself the far-reaching impact that you can have in the lives of our students and community for decades to come.

Your gift can do it!

Curriculum Vidas

Vince Vidas ’59, ’64 shares the inspiration behind his philanthropy. Mr. Vidas’ gifts to the Athletics Department have significantly impacted all aspects of the program. The Vidas Athletic Complex is named in honor of his extraordinary generosity. 

Independence Blue Cross Partners with the College of Medicine on Simulation Center

The longtime partnership of Independence Blue Cross (IBC) and Drexel University is based on the mutual goal of enriching the lives of Pennsylvanians through better health practices. So when Drexel University College of Medicine (DCOM) developed a five year strategic plan for enhancing medical education to improve the quality of health care delivery, IBC pledged $2.5 million to establish the Independence Blue Cross Medical Education Simulation Center at Drexel University College of Medicine. Considering the proposed depth and breadth of its simulation technologies, as well as the knowledge and experience of those involved in its development and operation, the new medical education simulation center is expected to be among the most innovative simulation facilities in the nation.

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Ensuring the Future: Supporting Drexel Co-Ops Through Scholarship

William H. Ryan did not attend Drexel University. Raised in Philadelphia, he held an undergraduate degree from Princeton University and a graduate degree from The Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. A successful entrepreneur, Mr. Ryan came to know and appreciate Drexel University while serving as a partner for Deloitte & Touche. His widow, Casiana Ryan Schmidt, remembers why her husband was drawn to Drexel. “Bill hired Drexel Co-Ops at Deloitte & Touche because he was impressed by their work ethic and professionalism.” more

Kenneth Dahlberg Takes Pride in Drexel 100 Membership

As chairman of the board and CEO of Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC), Kenneth C. Dahlberg ’67 sets an example for employees through his charitable works. Since 1993, he has given generously to the Drexel College of Engineering, and he is a member of the Drexel 100. SAIC also contributes to the College.

“I have been very fortunate in my career, and I attribute much of that success to my Drexel education,” Dahlberg says. “My wife, Joy, and I decided that we wanted to give back to the college of Engineering in a meaningful way. I think charitable giving is part of being a good citizen, both as a corporation and as an individual, and I am proud to say that SAIC employees are on board with that.”

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