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A view of hanging clothes in the Great Court of Drexel's Main Building. Ciao, Philadelphia! Italy’s Most Stylish Exhibition Lands at Drexel University
Sep 21, 2026
From now until Sept. 26, Drexel’s Main Building is the only U.S. location of an international fashion exhibition presented by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.
Welcome Week Helps New Dragons Adjust to Life at Drexel University
Sep 21, 2026
In 2026, incoming first-year students attended hundreds of events to help them learn more about life, academics and Philadelphia.
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Drexel University Inaugurates Dr. Antonio Merlo as New President
WPVI-TV (6-abc)
Apr 16, 2026
The inauguration of Antonio Merlo as Drexel’s 16th president was featured in April 16 WPVI-TV (6-abc), KYW-TV (CBS-3) and WCAU-TV (NBC-10) newscasts, as well as a story in The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Can Drexel's New President Make the University Into a Household Name?
Higher Ed Dive
Feb 23, 2026
President Antonio Merlo was featured in a Feb. 23 Higher Ed Dive interview about Drexel’s academic transformation and his vision to make the university a global leader in experiential education.
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