I often speak of education as a force that transforms lives, and today we are reminded how that transformation can come full circle. Those who have benefited from educational opportunity are often inspired to create pathways for the success of others. While philanthropy of this kind is always meaningful, it is especially powerful when a distinguished alumnus returns to expand those possibilities for future generations of students.
As we approach Commencement and the close of another academic year, I want to take a moment to congratulate the more than 6,200 undergraduate and graduate students who comprise Drexel’s Class of 2026. I know our entire University community joins me in celebrating this important milestone alongside them.