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Exterior of Main Building with words 2025 Drexel University President's Report Celebrating a Year of Milestones, Achievements and Transformative Change
Dec 15, 2025
Drexel President Antonio Merlo presents the 2025 President’s Report, a snapshot of the innovation and dedication driving Drexel’s students, faculty, professional staff and alumni.
2025 next to Drexel's dragon statue Top Drexel Stories of 2025
Dec 15, 2025
Some of the most-clicked articles read by the Drexel community were about the University’s new president — and the Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl win.
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In the News

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.
Malik Rose and Bill Herrion Turned Drexel Into an NCAA Tournament Team. Now They're In the Dragons' Hall of Fame.
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Jan 27, 2026
Drexel President Antonio Merlo and Vice President of Athletics and Recreation Maisha Kelly, were mentioned in a Jan. 27 Philadelphia Inquirer story about Drexel’s recent Athletics Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
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