Schedule of Events

Fireside Chat with Andrew Hamilton, PhD and
Antonio Merlo, PhD

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
5 p.m. Pre-Reception
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Program

Mandell Theater
3220 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Join us for a reception followed by a lively discussion about higher education’s current, pivotal moment, featuring Dr. Andrew Hamilton, chemist and immediate past president of New York University, and Dr. Antonio Merlo, president of Drexel University. Dr. Leslie Ashburn-Nardo, Drexel’s Vice Provost for Faculty Excellence and Academic Culture, will serve as moderator.  View Dr. Hamilton's Full Bio

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Investiture Ceremony

Thursday, April 16, 2026
10 a.m.

Daskalakis Athletic Center
3301 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Join us for a formal celebration to mark the official installation of Antonio Merlo, PhD, as Drexel University’s sixteenth president. A community-wide reception outdoors on Lancaster Walk will immediately follow the ceremony.

Honored Speaker: Daniel Diermeier

An internationally renowned political scientist and management scholar, Daniel Diermeier is the ninth chancellor of Vanderbilt University. View Full Bio

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*Please note - regalia orders for faculty and delegates are due by March 12.

DU Civic Engagement Day

Friday, April 17, 2026
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships
3509 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Join us as we pack resource bags for food insecurity and STEM education, assist with garden cleanup, and more. There will be tours of the Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships, food, and live music!

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