Media Coverage
Spark Therapeutics to build $575 million gene therapy center on Drexel campus at 30th & Chestnut Sts.
The Philadelphia Inquirer, December 17, 2021
As campuses return to normal, will college administrators heed the lessons of COVID? | Rebuilding Philly
The Philadelphia Inquirer, December 13, 2021
Watch: University City Boom at Fitler Club
The Philadelphia Citizen, November 4, 2021
Drexel came through the pandemic better than expected. Now president John Fry is contemplating his next step.
The Philadelphia Inquirer, July 12, 2021
Exclusive: Drexel University weighs ambitious $1B fundraising campaign
Philadelphia Business Journal, June 21, 2021
Drexel President John Fry steering university into new markets as 'demographic cliff' looms
Philadelphia Business Journal, June 8, 2021
The $5 billion decade: Even through the pandemic, University City remains a hotbed of development
Philadelphia Business Journal, April 29, 2021
Third-party development can serve the needs of your institution, your community, and the local economy, writes Drexel President John Fry.
Drexel Magazine, Fall, 2020
Drexel President John Fry outlines school's approach to fighting racial injustice
Philadelphia Business Journal, Aug 26, 2020
Despite Covid-19 uncertainties, Drexel's vision of a transformed University City is coming to life
Philadelphia Business Journal, Aug 21, 2020
Drexel University President John Fry predicts pandemic will produce ‘health care-like’ consolidation in higher ed
Philadelphia Business Journal, Aug 20, 2020
Drexel University goes all virtual for undergrad classes this fall, keeps residence halls closed
Philadelphia Business Journal, Aug 19, 2020
Colleges must embrace changes brought on by the coronavirus
Newsday, April 15, 2020
Drexel president John Fry on managing his school through the coronavirus
The Philadelphia Inquirer, April 7, 2020
St. Christopher’s Goes to New Owners for $50 Million in Bankruptcy Sale
The Philadelphia Inquirer, Sept. 20, 2019
For Drexel, Hahnemann Closure was “A Crisis Thrown on Our Doorstep’
The Philadelphia Inquirer, July 20, 2019
The First Part of UCity’s $3.5B Schuylkill Yards Project is a Public Park Focused on Inclusions
Technically Philly, July 10, 2019
Drexel President John Fry Delivers Gratz Commencement Address
Jewish Exponent, June 4, 2019
Drexel Nursing and Health School to Move From Center City to New Tower Planned at Former University City High Site
The Philadelphia Inquirer, May 16, 2019
Why Penn, Drexel are recruiting retailers, not just students
The Philadelphia Inquirer, March 7, 2019
Universities’ ‘anchor’ role
The Atlantic, October 15, 2018
Universities Look to Strengthen the Places They Call Home
The New York Times, November 20, 2018
Losing Amazon HQ2 underscores where Philly falls short
The Philadelphia Inquirer, November 15, 2018
Tuition was Rising, Appeal was Falling. Here’s How Drexel University is Stopping the Slide
The Philadelphia Inquirer, June 29, 2018
Co-ops offer work experience students need
The Inside Sources, June 7, 2018
Wanted: More girls in STEM careers
The Philadelphia Inquirer, May 30, 2018
Tim Piazza’s death still weighs on me; tougher penalties for hazing necessary
The Philadelphia Inquirer, April 20, 2018
Philadelphia’s First Step to a Platform of Innovation
The New York Times, February 20, 2018
Philadelphia makes Amazon's top 20 list for HQ2
Philadelphia Business Journal, January 18, 2018
Anchor institutions fuel economic growth and innovation
Charleston Gazette-Mail, December 29, 2017
Transportation will accelerate Philadelphia's progress as a global city
Chamber of Commerce blog, November 29, 2017
Build here, Amazon - Philly's your city, Drexel president says
The Philadelphia Inquirer, September 18, 2017
Face-to-Face, Respectful and Thoughtful Dialogue Key to Repairing Divided Nation
Drexel News Blog, May 25, 2017
Class Assignment: Jump In and Help Your City Meet Its Challenges
Higher Education Today, March 29, 2017
Commentary: More steps forward for new 30th Street District
The Philadelphia Inquirer, November 16, 2016
Drexel chief Fry warns Philly Chamber: Smaller cities 'eating our lunch'
The Philadelphia Inquirer, October 14, 2016
Commentary: Philly in race for high-tech future
The Philadelphia Inquirer, October 14, 2016
College President As Urban Planner
The Philadelphia Inquirer, May 15, 2016
Giant Step in Philly Growth
The Philadelphia Inquirer, March 4, 2016
Drexel Chooses Developer for Massive Project
The Philadelphia Inquirer, March 2, 2016
Drexel President John Fry named chairman of Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce
Philadelphia Business Journal, February 5, 2016
We’re Glad We Say No to College Football
The Wall Street Journal, January 3, 2016
Drexel, Penn are partners with University City community
The Philadelphia Inquirer, December 1, 2015
Drexel gives president Fry a five-year contract
The Philadelphia Inquirer, October 23, 2015
Allowing guns won't make campuses safer
The Philadelphia Inquirer, October 19, 2015
$45 million, new name for Drexel public health school
The Philadelphia Inquirer, October 1, 2015
Why Drexel U. Tamed Its Application Monster
The Chronicle of Higher Education, July 28, 2015
Five years in, a look at Drexel's high-flying Fry
The Philadelphia Inquirer, April 13, 2015
Stop Exploiting Young Workers: Here's an Alternative to Unpaid Internships that Works
L.A. Times, January 30, 2015
Phila. Leaders are Major Players on Wolf Transition Team
The Philadelphia Inquirer, November 14, 2014
The U.S. Is the Most Metropolitan of Nations
Brookings Now, October 24, 2014
Drexel Law Gets $50 Million from Philadelphia Trial Lawyer
The Wall Street Journal, September 18, 2014
Why aren’t college co-ops catching on?
Fortune Magazine, July 31, 2014
West Philadelphia, Reborn and Razed
Politico Magazine
How Drexel’s 14th President Is Continuing a Legacy
SmartCEO Magazine
Drexel Works to Build Up Philadelphia
The New York Times, April 9, 2014
Drexel president builds on a legacy he respects
Philly.com, March 24, 2014
Put Undergraduates to Work, for Their Own Good
The Chronicle of Higher Education, January 20, 2014
Drexel and MCCC to Share Resources
Philly.com, January 10, 2013
Our Top 10 Real Estate Stories of 2013
The Real Estate Blog, December 31, 2013
Philadelphia's Businessperson of The Year is...
Philadelphia Business Journal, December 30, 2013
Drexel’s John Fry On Innovation Neighborhood, Schools, UCHS, & The Culture Of “Moving Fast”
Hidden City Philadelphia
How Industry Leaders Plan to Face 2014′s Economy Head-on
SmartCEO Magazine
Drexel plans 24-story, $170M tower at 34th & Lancaster
The Philadelphia Inquirer, October 31, 2013
Looking Up: What Colleges and Universities Learned From the Economic Downturn
The Presidency, Fall 2013
Franklin & Marshall Recognizes Former President John A. Fry's Contributions
The Philadelphia Inquirer, September 6
30th Street can be more than a train station
The Philadelphia Inquirer, June 24, 2013
$12.5 Million Gift Will Fund New Drexel School
The Philadelphia Inquirer, February 1, 2013
Drexel Names Dean for New Entrepreneurship School
Philadelphia Business Journal, January 31, 2013
Drexel Creates Entrepreneurship School in Philly
Associated Press, January 30, 2013
Building a Showcase Campus, Using an IOU
The New York Times, December 13, 2012
Drexel Opening ExCITe Incubator Next Week at Science Center
Philadelphia Business Journal, November 21, 2012
Drexel's Good Neighbor Policy
The Philadelpia Inquirer, November 19, 2012
Drexel looks to branch out over rail yards
The Philadelphia Inquirer, November 11, 2012
Donation will Allow Drexel to Start West Philly Community Outreach Center
The Philadelphia Inquirer, October 5, 2012
Higher Education Has Gone Global
Philadelphia Business Journal, September 21, 2012
With Improved Finances, Drexel Plans Growth
Sacramento Business Journal, September 14, 2012
Changing Skyline: Drexel’s Big Plans
The Philadelphia Inquirer, September 8, 2012
As Elite Universities Embrace Online Learning
The New York Times, May 8, 2012
Drexel Starts $97M Project
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Philadelphia Business Journal, February 9, 2012
This College President Is A Game Changer
Forbes, January 25, 2012
Joining Trend, College Grows Beyond Name
The New York Times, December 27, 2011
President Fry’s Plans for Drexel on “Inside Story”
WPVI-TV (6-abc), September 18, 2011
Building More Than Buildings [PDF]
Inside Higher Education, May 20, 2011
Drexel University: Committed to Growth and Collaboration in Greater Philadelphia [PDF]
Momentum, February 2011
Drexel to Increase Focus on Research, Tech Transfer [PDF]
Philadelphia Business Journal, February 4, 2011
New Drexel President Fry Wants to Strengthen Neighborhood [PDF]
Philadelphia Business Journal, February 4, 2011
Bowman Picked for Drexel CFO [PDF]
Philadelphia Business Journal, February 2, 2011
Some of Fry's Old Penn Team coming Aboard at Drexel [PDF]
Philadelphia Business Journal, January 24, 2011
Drexel to Receive $45 Million Gift for New Center for Business School [PDF]
The Philadelphia Inquirer, December 23, 2010
Is West Philly the Next Center City? [PDF]
Philadelphia Magazine, November 23, 2010
Drexel U. Gets $45 Million for New Business School [PDF]
Associated Press, November 16, 2010
Inquirer Editorial: Good neighbor Drexel [PDF]
The Philadelphia Inquirer, October 9, 2010
New Drexel U. President Plans Revitalization for Nearby Neighborhoods [PDF]
The Chronicle of Higher Education, October 6, 2010
Fry Unveils Neighborhood Strategy for Drexel [PDF]
The Philadelphia Inquirer, October 5, 2010