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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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.
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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

mental health app Drexel Study Reveals How People Use AI for Mental Health Support — And Their Concerns About It
May 27, 2026
As more people turn to artificial intelligence chatbots for emotional and mental health support, a new study from Drexel University suggests that most users see these tools as supplements to — not substitutes for — human therapy. Drawing on millions of Reddit posts, the study highlights both the growing appeal of AI support tools for emotional reassurance, coping and practical guidance, as well as the concerns users express about emotional dependence, misinformation and overreliance on the technology.
View of Drexel Main Building Main Court Heard Around Campus — May 2026
May 21, 2026
Faculty and professional staff have several professional development, mental health and vacation benefits and opportunities coming up.
Five student EMS workers in front of a EMS automobile. Keys to a Clean, Safe and Stress-Free Spring Move-Out
May 21, 2026
Public Safety & U — May/June 2026
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In the News

Parental Mental Health — Not Medication — Drives Autism Correlation, New Study Finds
May 27, 2026
Brian Lee, PhD, a professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a May 27 Los Angeles Times article about a new review of prenatal antidepressant use and whether there is a link to an increased risk of autism in children.
How Employers Can Support Workers When They Take Medical Leave
May 19, 2026
Liza Barnes, PhD, an assistant professor in the LeBow College of Business, co-authored a May 19 column for The Conversation about her recently published research on how employers can support workers when they take medical leave.
Online Health Trends: Fact Versus Fiction
May 19, 2026
Nyree Dardarian, EdD, assistant clinical professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was featured in a May 19 episode of WHYY's "Studio 2" about why people turn to social media for health advice and discussing some of the biggest online health and wellness trends.
Early Heat Wave in Philadelphia Region Sparks Concerns About Heat-related Illness
May 19, 2026
Meera Nair Harhay, MD, a professor in the College of Medicine, was quoted in a May 19 WHYY segment about health concerns associated with rising temperatures.
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