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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

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.

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Publications

Exel Magazine
An award-winning annual magazine overviewing the University’s fast-growing research enterprise.
Drexel Magazine
A magazine for alumni and friends of the University published three times a year.
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
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.
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

SALUS AT DREXEL UNIVERSITY Q&A: What Happens Now After Drexel and Salus Have Merged?
Two Drexel and Salus leaders who have been heavily involved in the integration and accreditation processes talked about what comes next with operational, academic and clinical enterprises between the two universities.
Neville Vakharia Neville Vakharia, PhD, Appointed Dean of the Pennoni Honors College
He is currently associate dean of research and planning and an associate professor of arts administration & museum leadership in the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design.
A Message From Denis O'Brien, Drexel's Interim President
A message from Denis O'Brien to the Drexel community, following his appointment as interim president by the Board of Trustees.

In the News

The Citizen Recommends: Philadelphia Revealed
Atwater Kent Collection at Drexel University and the Philadelphia Academy of the Fine Arts invites the public to connect — and contribute — to Philadelphia’s history through a vast collection of historical objects and artifacts
Lincoln’s Hat and Franklin’s Music Stand on Display in a New Show Highlighting Philadelphia History
Page Talbott, PhD, director of Museum Outreach for Cultural Partnerships and University Collections and Exhibitions, was quoted in a July 24 Philadelphia Inquirer article featuring "Philadelphia Revealed: Unpacking the Attic," a new exhibition from the Atwater Kent Collection at Drexel, which opened Thursday, July 18.
Lincoln’s hat and Franklin’s music stand on display in a new show highlighting Philadelphia history
Plus: historic candy moulds, a piece of wood from a decoy coffin, and more.
To Improve Crypto Tax Gap, IRS Must Enhance Compliance Efforts
Andrew Leahey, JD, an adjunct professor in the Kline School of Law, authored a July 23 Bloomberg Law column about how to improve the crypto tax gap.