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Drexel President John Fry 14 Years, Immeasurable Contributions: President John Fry’s Legacy at Drexel University
Since arriving at the University in 2010, the president has contributed to and overseen a rich variety of advancements that transformed the University’s campus, culture and community.
Interior of Main Building Announcing Visionary Philadelphia Leader Denis O’Brien as Drexel’s Interim President
Richard Greenawalt, chair of Drexel University’s Board of Trustees, authored a July 16 message announcing the leadership change.
Interior of Main Building  A Message from the Chair of Drexel’s Board of Trustees
In a message to the Drexel community, Board of Trustees Chair Richard Greenawalt addressed President Fry's stepping down as president of Drexel.

In the News

The 2024 PA Power 100
President John Fry was included April 23 in the City & State Pennsylvania list of the 2024 PA Power 100. The list features leaders that will influence what happens next – and how – in the Keystone State.
Philly Is on the Cusp of Marrying Innovation With Inclusion — Finally!
President John Fry and Vice Provost for Research & Innovation Aleister Saunders, PhD, were mentioned in an April 2 Technical.ly Philly guest column about the equitable growth of Philadelphia’s innovation economy.
Septa’s 30th Street Station Is Getting a New Name and $3.1 Million Courtesy of Drexel University
President John Fry was quoted in Dec. 21 Philadelphia Inquirer, Philly Voice, Metro Philadelphia, MyChesCo (Chester County) and Philadelphia Business Journal stories about Drexel obtaining the naming rights for SEPTA's 30th Street Station on the Market-Frankford Line. The agreement was also highlighted in WTXF-TV (FOX-29), WPHL-TV (PHL-17), KYW-TV (CBS-3), WHYY-Radio and KYW-Newsradio (1060-AM) broadcasts on Dec. 22.
Drexel President John Fry Readies for More Mergers as University Works Through Salus Deal
President John Fry was featured in a Nov. 5 Philadelphia Business Journal story about the future of higher education and his plans for the university.

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