'It's a Movement': Business Leaders Make a Case for Hiring Employees on the Autism Spectrum

President John Fry and research from National Autism Indicators Report, as well as the Transition Pathways program, from the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute were mentioned in a June 23 Philadelphia Business Journal article about Independence Blue Cross’ human resources department implementing neurodiversity hiring practices.

Drexel University Releases Plan to Reopen Its Campus This Fall

The announcement by President John Fry about Drexel's plans to reopen the campus in September was reported in a June 10 Philadelphia Business Journal story.

A Crisis for Urban Universities

Initiatives led by President John Fry to revive neighborhoods in West Philadelphia, during his tenure at the University of Pennsylvania and now at Drexel, were noted in an essay published in The Wall Street Journal on May 7.

 Drexel President John Fry on Managing His School Through The Coronavirus

Drexel President John Fry was featured in an April 7 Philadelphia Inquirer story about how he is managing the coronavirus situation at the university.

We Asked Philadelphia-Area Execs About Their Highs and Lows of 2019.

President John Fry was included in a Dec. 23 Philadelphia Business Journal story about the highs and lows of 2019 for Philadelphia area executives.

Philadelphia Fellow Richard Florida on How to Build a More Prosperous City

President John Fry was quoted in an Oct. 17 Technical.ly Philly article about Philadelphia Fellow Richard Florida who on Thursday, identified the ways in which Philadelphia is growing and the issues it needs to address if it will make that prosperity equitable in a new report.

Drexel Opens New Research Centre for Advanced Fabrics

President John Fry was quoted and Genevieve Dion, a professor in Westphal College of Media Arts & Design and director of the Center for Functional Fabrics, was mentioned in a Oct. 4 Knitting Industry post about the opening of a new space for the Center for Functional Fabrics and the Pennsylvania Fabric Discovery Center.

Taking Charge of Philadelphia History Museum Stays True to Drexel’s Mission

President John Fry authored an opinion piece, published Sept. 13 in The Philadelphia Inquirer, about how taking charge of the Philadelphia History Museum's collections stays true to Drexel's mission.

Why Penn, Drexel Are Recruiting Retailers, Not Just Students

A March 7 Philadelphia Inquirer story about universities bringing retail stores and restaurants to their campuses that quoted President John Fry continues to be picked up by various media. The San Fransisco Chronicle published the story on March 23.

Though Expensive, The King of Prussia Rail Line Is Necessary

President John Fry authored a March 15 Philadelphia Inquirer op-ed, along with Brandywine Realty Trust president and CEO Jerry Sweeney and Valerie Arkoosh, chair of Montgomery County Board of Commissioners, about the need for a rail line to connect King of Prussia with Philadelphia.

Drexel's College of Arts and Sciences Is Getting a New Dean

President John Fry was quoted in a March 14 Philadelphia Business Journal story about Norma Bouchard, PhD, being named the new dean of Drexel's College of Arts & Sciences.

Why Penn, Drexel Are Recruiting Retailers, Not Just Students

President John Fry was quoted in a March 7 Philadelphia Inquirer story about universities bringing retail stores and restaurants to their campuses.