Past Presidents

The Steven H. Korman Collection of Presidential Letters & Memorabilia encompasses a wide range of American history with materials from the first 43 presidents.

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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

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