University Marketing & Communications
Drexel Front of Main Building

University Marketing & Communications

Tracy Powell

Tracy Powell

Senior Vice President, University Marketing & Communications
Main Building
3141 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
tbp36@drexel.edu

Division of University Marketing & Communications

Led by Senior Vice President Tracy Powell, the Division of University Marketing & Communications (UMAC) partners with University leadership, faculty, professional staff, and community members to develop and execute essential brand-focused marketing and messaging strategies in alignment with Drexel’s 2030: Designing the Future strategic plan and primary organizational goals.

Utilizing a coordinated surround sound approach that encompasses messaging platforms in all mediums and at all levels, UMAC is focused on sharing the Drexel story with a wide array of internal and external audiences through a unified, impactful delivery that reflects the University’s core values, vision, and mission.

Read More About Senior Vice President Tracy Powell

Publications

Exel Magazine
Exel Magazine 
An award-winning annual magazine overviewing the University’s fast-growing research enterprise.
Drexel Magazine
Drexel Magazine 
A magazine for alumni and friends of the University published three times a year.
Drexel News Blog
Drexel News Blog 
The blog offers expert perspectives on timely topics and a look behind the stories and research making news at Drexel. 
Drexel Now
eNewsletters
Choose your subscription preferences to Drexel's digital newsletters here and stay on top of University news, events or staff announcements. 

Our Work

From marketing brochures to news articles, the division of University Marketing & Communications handles it all.
View Our work
Forever Dragons: The Future Is Now in Your Hands

At Drexel University, we want to celebrate our graduating Forever Dragons. We know you have worked hard, made meaningful memories, and pushed beyond the limits of what’s expected to reach this important milestone. And wherever you go in life, personally or professionally, Drexel will always be your home. As our Class of 2023 Dragons take this next step, we know that they will continue to make an impact on the world and move forward as if failure was not an option. The future is now in the hands of our Forever Dragons, and we can't wait to see what they will do!

Drexel News

A row of Drexel employees lined up in the basketball court Mixing up the New and Gold at Drexel University’s 2025 Employee Olympics
Mar 28, 2025
Over 130 faculty and professional staff members participated in fan-favorite activities and a new gauntlet showdown at this year’s annual event.
Drexel Researchers Develop New DNA Test for Personalized Treatment of Bacterial Vaginosis
Mar 28, 2025
Drexel researchers have developed a simple DNA PCR-based lab test — built on a more detailed genetic analysis of the main group of bacterial organisms that cause bacterial vaginosis — to help clinicians prescribe the right medicine for each patient.
View of Drexel Main Building Main Court Heard Around Campus — March 2025
Mar 26, 2025
Learn more about updated and/or new financial, physical and professional development opportunities for Drexel faculty and professional staff members.
View All News

In the News

How MXenes Can Improve Air Filtration
Apr 2, 2025
Yury Gogotsi, PhD, distinguished university and Bach professor in the College of Engineering, was featured in an April 1 Tech Briefs Q+A about research he lead with Michael Waring, PhD, a professor in the College of Engineering, about using MXene nanomaterial to improve the performance of air filters.
A Philly Father Sets Out to Create a Support Network for Other Fathers Raising Children With Autism
Apr 1, 2025
The A.J. Drexel Autism Institute was mentioned in an April 1 WHYY story about the 2nd annual CHOP Autism Fathers Conference, which the Autism Institute hosts in collaboration with the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. The conference is open to all parents but was founded to help fathers and male caregivers find a supportive community as they raise kids with autism.
Dietitians Reveal The Healthiest Cheeses You Can Eat
Apr 1, 2025
Rosemary Trout, DHSc, an assistant clinical professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in an April 1 Delish article about cheese options that are lower in sodium and saturated fats and better nutritionally.
Cuál Sería El Impacto de la Nueva Ronda de Aranceles de Trump
Apr 1, 2025
Eliezer Fich, PhD, trustee professor of Finance in LeBow College of Business, was interviewed in an April 1 WWSI-TV (Telemundo-62) segment about economic impact of the latest round of tariffs set to go into effect today.
View All Coverage