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 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
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
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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

exterior Drexel Main Building An Update on the Ongoing Search for Drexel University’s Next President
Dec 19, 2024
As we approach the winter break, we would like to provide an update on the ongoing search for Drexel University’s next president. Since the search committee convened this past summer, we have made significant progress, guided by invaluable input and feedback from the Drexel community.
Men and Residents of Higher Crime Areas See Greater Benefit from Community Parks, in Reduction of Deaths from Heart Disease
Dec 19, 2024
There’s a well-established link between greenspace and health benefits, including lower rates of heart disease risk factors, such as high blood pressure and diabetes. Now, according to a recently published study, rates of deaths from heart disease — especially among men — are lower in neighborhoods with more greenspace. The findings, from researchers at Drexel University’s Dornsife School of Public Health, were recently published in the journal Health and Place.
Wooden signs stacked on a beach with different sayings related to enjoying the moment. Happy New Year 2025! Try These Proven Lifestyle Tips to Make Your New Year Happier.
Dec 18, 2024
Advice, inspiration and ideas for having a happy 2025.
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In the News

How to Wash Spinach the Right Way, According to a Food Scientist and a Chef
Dec 18, 2024
Rosemary Trout, DHSc, an assistant clinical professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a Dec. 18 Martha Stewart article about tips for washing spinach before eating to avoid the risk of food poisoning and maintaining the shelf life of the produce.
Should Kids Play Tackle Football? How the NFL’s Concussion Crisis Has Changed the Game at Every Level.
Dec 7, 2024
Stephen Gambescia, PhD, a clinical professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a Dec. 7 Philadelphia Inquirer article about brain injury and health risks of tackle football at the youth level.
Sewage in N.J. City Streets? Sea Level Rise Could Bring Worse Problems Than Flooding.
Dec 4, 2024
Franco Montalto, PhD, a professor in the College of Engineering, and Haseeb Payab, PhD, a research scientist in the College, were quoted in a Dec. 2 NJ.com story about the effects of climate change on Camden's water management strategies.
Would You Pay $1,000 For a Family Photo?
Dec 2, 2024
A Feb. 27 column for The Conversation written by Tim Gorichanaz, PhD, an assistant teaching professor in the College of Computing & Informatics, about the growing popularity of old digital cameras, was excerpted in a Dec. 2 story in The Atlantic about the growing demand for high-quality family photography.
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