
John Fry
Presidential Term:
2010-2024
John Fry was Drexel’s 14th president, serving from 2010 to 2024. Under his leadership, Drexel set a national example for the execution of public-private partnerships and became a powerful force for equitable economic development in Greater Philadelphia. Read more about President Fry’s immeasurable contributions.

C.R. "Chuck" Pennoni (interim)
Presidential Term:
2009-2010

C.R. "Chuck" Pennoni (interim)
Presidential Term:
1994-1995

Harold M. Myers (interim)
Presidential Term:
1987-1988

William W. Hagerty
Presidential Term:
1963-1984

George Peters Rea
Presidential Term:
1942-1944

Kenneth G. Matheson
Presidential Term:
1921-1931

James A. MacAlister
Presidential Term:
1891-1913

Constantine N. Papadakis
Presidential Term:
1995-2009

Richard Breslin
Presidential Term:
1988-1994

William S. Gaither
Presidential Term:
1984-1987

James Creese
Presidential Term:
1945-1963

Parke R. Kolbe
Presidential Term:
1932-1942

Hollis Godfrey
Presidential Term:
1913 - 1921