Drexel President John Fry Steering University Into New Markets as 'Demographic Cliff' Looms

President John Fry was featured in a June 8 Philadelphia Business Journal story about how the University is strategically preparing for a decline in college-age students in the next few years.

A Mayoral Wishlist, Disruptor Edition

Drexel President John Fry was included in a Feb. 18 Philadelphia Citizen story about “disruptive” leaders in the city who would make good candidates for mayor.

Gregory E. Deavens Becomes Independence Blue Cross’ First African American Leader as Dan Hilferty Retires

Drexel President John Fry was quoted in a Sept. 22 Philadelphia Inquirer story about the retirement of Independence Blue Cross chief Executive Dan Hilferty.

Drexel President John Fry Outlines School's Approach To Fighting Racial Injustice (Video)

President John Fry was quoted in an Aug. 26 Philadelphia Business Journal story that outlined Drexel's approach to fighting racial injustice.

Universities Face Financial Impact After Coronavirus Spikes, Students Forced off Campus

President John Fry was quoted in an Aug. 26 FOX News online story about colleges pivoting to remote learning in the fall. The story was also picked up by Yahoo! Finance.

Despite COVID-19 Uncertainties, Drexel's Vision of a Transformed University City Is Coming To Life (Video)

Drexel President John Fry was featured in an Aug. 21 Philadelphia Business Journal story about the University’s partnership with Brandywine Realty Trust and Wexford Science and Technology on development projects in University City. 

Drexel University President John Fry Predicts Pandemic Will Produce ‘Health Care-Like’ Consolidation in Higher Ed (Video)

President John Fry was featured in an Aug. 20 Philadelphia Business Journal story about his insights on the future of higher education amid the coronavirus pandemic.

'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.