University Marketing & Communications
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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 brand-focused marketing and strategic communication plans.

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.

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From marketing brochures to news articles, the division of University Marketing & Communications handles it all.
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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

People in white lab coats looking into microscopes. Faculty Highlights: Recent Awards and Grants from Spring 2026
Aug 4, 2026
Drexel faculty members received funding for sponsored research as well as external recognition and honors last term.
An Expressive Robot Has More to Lose When It Makes Mistakes
Aug 3, 2026
In the first study to measure brain activity, hormones, self-reported attitudes and behavior simultaneously to assess trust during interactions with a humanoid robot, a team led by researchers at Drexel University found that people tend to develop a more immediate bond with a robot that is interactive and engaging, but that trust can quickly dissolve if it begins making mistakes.
Microscope in a lab with people in lab coats in background Dragons on Fire: Kudos for Student Achievement: Spring 2026
Jul 30, 2026
Students have earned fellowships, scholarships, awards and more over the past quarter.
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In the News

Rich Americans Use IRAs to Make Tax-Free Millions. Is that fair?
Aug 1, 2026
Norman Stein, JD, professor emeritus in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in an Aug. 1 USA Today story about proposed legislation that would crack down on people using retirement accounts as tax shelters.
How a Healthy Work Culture Helps Trauma Survivors
Jul 30, 2026
Liza Barnes, PhD, an assistant professor in the LeBow College of Business, co-authored a July 30 MIT Sloan Management Review article about how managers can promote general employee well-being and engagement practices to help adult trauma survivors break old patterns and build new ones to succeed at work.
Possible Jobs Reprieve Emerges as JBS Souderton Closure Nears
Jul 29, 2026
David Prisco, director of the Center for Career Readiness in the LeBow College of Business, was quoted in a July 29 WPVI-TV (6-abc) story about layoffs at a local business and what recently laid off employees can expect in the current job market.
Feeding the Circular Economy: The Rise in Upcycled Food
Jul 29, 2026
Jonathan Deutsch, PhD, a professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a July 29 Reuters article about the global rise of upcycling food products to reduce food waste.
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