Niki Gianakaris

Vice President, Strategic Communications, University Marketing and Communications

Niki is the vice president of Strategic Communications in Drexel University’s Office of University Marketing and Communications. As part of Strategic Communications, she oversees internal communications and media relations at the University and the College of Medicine, with the exception of the Academy of Natural Sciences and Athletics. Niki joined Drexel in 2002 as a staff writer and later became an assistant director of media relations before becoming director in 2010 and executive director in 2016. Prior to Drexel she worked in Rowan University’s Office of University Relations while earning a master’s degree in writing with a specialization in journalism. She also received her bachelor’s degree in communications from Rowan University. Niki blogs for the Drexel News Blog and tweets at @drexelniki.

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215.895.6741 ngianakaris@drexel.edu

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blue rendering of a lock with data surrounding it Beyond Encryption: Protecting Consumer Privacy While Keeping Survey Results Accurate
Apr 17, 2020
In a recent paper published in the Journal of Marketing Analytics, an assistant professor of Decision Sciences and Management Information Systems at Drexel University, Matthew Schneider, PhD, and Dawn Iacobucci, PhD, of Vanderbilt University, proposed a new methodology that permanently alters survey datasets to protect consumers' privacy — when data is shared — while still preserving a level of reasonable accuracy for these datasets.
South Eleveation of Bentley Hall that includes Calhoun Hall and the new, two-story edition. $5 Million Gift to Drexel Will Establish Bentley Hall for Honors Students
Feb 19, 2019
With the help of a $5 million gift from Greg S. Bentley, CEO of Bentley Systems, and his wife Caroline, Drexel University will create a new epicenter on its campus for honors students. The gift comes at a time when construction is already underway at Calhoun Hall, an existing student residence hall, that will be fully renovated as part of Greg and Caroline Bentley Hall, a new complex that will house a true “living/learning” community for honors college students. In addition to the renovated student residence, Bentley Hall will also include a new, two-story glass and stone addition of about 10,800 square feet that will house the Pennoni Honors College offices and seminar rooms.
Back to School. Accessories, books and fresh apple against chalkboard PECO and the Exelon Foundation Renew Commitment to Successful West Philadelphia Education Partnership
Sep 21, 2018
PECO and the Exelon Foundation awarded a $300,000 grant to the Drexel Exelon Foundation/PECO Community Education Collaborative – a program that supports and enhances the work of the School District of Philadelphia at the Morton McMichael and Samuel Powel elementary schools in West Philadelphia. The purpose of the program is to improve educational outcomes for local students with a particular focus on STEM education.
Dana and David Dornsife together with Drexel representatives and the Lindy family cut the ribbon. Drexel Purchases West Philadelphia Community Center to Expand Community Partnerships and Programming
Aug 1, 2018
Four years after the Dana and David Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships opened its doors to the Powelton and Mantua communities, Drexel University announced plans to expand the programming offered to the community with the purchase in June 2018 of the West Philadelphia Community Center.

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Portrait photo of Sheryl Lee Ralph Sheryl Lee Ralph to Address Graduates at Drexel’s University-wide Commencement Ceremony
May 28 2024
Sheryl Lee Ralph, award-winning actress and producer, will address the class of 2024 at Drexel’s University-commencement ceremony on June 14 at Citizens Bank Park.
Outgoing CEO Don Mueller in front of the hospital. St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children Announces Leadership Transition
Feb 14 2024
St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children today announced a change in leadership as Don Mueller shared his plans to resign from his role as president and CEO. Robert Brooks, the current chief operating officer (COO) at St. Christopher’s, will transition during the coming months into the role of president and COO.
Drexel Station at 30th - Street Level Rendering SEPTA and Drexel University Announce Station Naming Rights Agreement
Dec 21 2023
SEPTA’s 30th Street Station for the Market-Frankford Line and City Trolleys will soon include the name of an iconic Philadelphia institution that is served by this transit hub. Under a new naming rights agreement between SEPTA and Drexel University, the station will be transformed into Drexel Station at 30th Street. This marks SEPTA’s most recent station naming rights agreement, which help generate revenue and deliver an improved experience for customers.
View of Philadelphia from the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps, artists in the foreground. One of Gimbel's One Percent for Art Program paintings. Drexel Awarded $850K Grant from The Pew Charitable Trusts To Help Make Atwater Kent Collection Accessible to Public
Jun 28 2023
Drexel University announced today that it has been awarded an $850,000 grant from The Pew Charitable Trusts that will be used to help make the Atwater Kent Collection more accessible to the public.

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