The Inauguration of the 16th President of Drexel University
The University honored the inauguration of President Antonio Merlo, PhD, with an exciting week of celebratory events.
An accomplished higher education leader, scholar and professor, President Merlo joined Drexel on July 1, 2025.
Learn more about President Merlo
The Inauguration of Drexel’s 16th president, Antonio Merlo, PhD: Investiture Ceremony
On April 16, 2026, Drexel University marked a historic moment as the University community gathered to officially install Antonio Merlo, PhD, as its sixteenth president.
We want to thank the following partners for their generous support of the Inaugural activities:
- Allied Universal Security Services
- Aramark
- Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
- Chestnut Square
- eCampus
- Herff Jones
- P. Agnes, Inc.
- Rally House
- The Summit at University City
- University Crossings
- Wexford Science & Technology