Current Projects
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Drexel Project Updates as of September 2026
Creese Student Center Roof Replacement: Several large areas of the roof spanning the Creese-Mandell- MacAlister complex require repairs. The project is currently out to bid with a scheduled start of spring 2027.
Daskalakis Athletic Center (DAC): A project to renovate existing space and expand the DAC’s varsity weight room into space vacated by the former Pilates Studio, which was relocated to the first floor of Race Hall, is now complete. Finishes and flooring upgrades were made in both spaces, and the weight room is now open for student-athletes use. The DAC Steam Room is undergoing various upgrades in different phases to replace outdated components.
Kline Institute for Trial Advocacy: Exterior stone repair and cleaning are underway. New “coloring” will be added to the existing stone lettering at the pediment on the building façade. All work was approved by the Historic Commission. Installation of new, decorative gates has been completed.
Mandell Theater Lighting and Structural Updates: The updated theater is now open for student use. New house lights, stair lights and lighting controls were installed over the summer. In addition, the theater carpet was replaced and the fire protection systems and sprinkler systems were upgraded.
McGonigal Academic Resource Center (ARC): Renovation work for Phase 2 of the ARC began in September and is expected to be completed by January 2027.
Nick Howley College of Engineering and Computing Projects: Funded by a gift from the Howley Foundation, the former Firestone Building on Market Street will be converted into a student innovation space and club space, and a floor within 3101 JFK Boulevard will be renovated to house new, hands-on labs and teaching spaces. Drexel has selected an architectural and engineering team to advance the project into the next stages, including design completion, construction documents, bidding and construction. A complete schedule for both projects is in development.
Vidas Athletic Complex: The men’s soccer locker room renovations at Friel Fieldhouse were completed over the summer. Finish and lighting upgrades to the hallways and public spaces are planned for later in the year. In addition, the parking lots at Vidas Athletic Complex were re-paved and re-striped this summer.
Partner Project Updates as of September 2026
3201 Cuthbert Street (Gattuso Development Partners): The planning work to relocate the remaining College of Medicine operations from the Center City and Queen Lane campuses to 3201 Cuthbert continues. The interior fit-out work continues. The first floor is the farthest along, with most of the partitions framed, drywall installed and some carpet, ceilings and carpet tile in place. On the upper floors, many of the walls have been framed and mechanical systems and services are roughed in. A prototype lab space has been created on the first floor. Relocation scheduling, furniture planning and selection are underway.