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Drexel Institute on a building with a sculpture of an angel. Drexel History 103: How Well Do You Know Drexel University’s Presidents?
Dec 8, 2025
This quiz is themed around leaders throughout institutional history — including Drexel’s newest president.
Mario at the Rally House grand opening New Businesses Bring More Options to Drexel University Community
Nov 12, 2025
There are several more options for food, snacks and Drexel and Philly gear on and around the University City Campus.
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Drexel's New President Says He's Ready to Focus on the School's Academic Overhaul
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Jul 11, 2025
Drexel President Antonio Merlo, PhD, was featured in a July 11 Philadelphia Inquirer story about his vision for Drexel’s future, including his focus on its academic transformation and leadership in experiential education, as he begins his tenure as the 16th president in the University’s history.
A Political Economist From NYU Will Become the Next President of Drexel
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Jan 31, 2025
Drexel was featured in a number of stories on Jan. 31 about its Board of Trustees selecting Antonio Merlo, PhD, Anne and Joel Ehrenkranz dean of New York University’s Faculty of Arts & Science, to become the University's 16th president. The coverage included pieces in The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Philadelphia Tribune, KYW-Newsradio, WHYY-Radio and two stories in the Philadelphia Business Journal.
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