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

calculations on a chalkboard Learning Physics Can Derail Some Students, New Research From Drexel Shows the Best Way to Keep Them on Track  
May 15, 2026
In a paper recently published in Nature Physics, researchers from Drexel University took a closer look at the most successful models for teaching physics. Their findings suggest that group work and lessons based around problem solving could be key to helping students engage with the material.
Drexel’s College of Medicine Plans to Develop Three-Year MD Program
May 15, 2026
In an effort to tailor medical education for learners seeking a more efficient pathway to a medical doctor (MD) degree, Drexel University’s College of Medicine is planning a three-year degree program that aims to enroll its first cohort in the 2028-2029 academic year. The college will maintain its traditional four-year MD program.
People in white lab coats looking into microscopes. Faculty Highlights: Recent Awards and Grants from Winter 2026
May 12, 2026
Drexel faculty members received funding for sponsored research as well as external recognition and honors last term.
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In the News

Why Data Governance Fails When Only IT Is In The Room
May 15, 2026
A 2021 report on data governance and quality from the Center for Applied AI and Business Analytics, in the LeBow College of Business, and Precisely was mentioned in a May 12 Forbes article about the need for collaboration between IT leaders and other company leadership when developing data governance to ensure it succeeds.
Why Immigrant Founders are Uniquely Prepared to Take Risks and Build New Ventures
May 14, 2026
Frank Lee, PhD, a professor in the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was interviewed as part of a panel for a May 11 Techincal.ly story about how moving to the United States can prepare immigrants for entrepreneurship.
A Few Minutes of Vigorous Exercise May Slash Risk of 8 Diseases, Study Says
May 12, 2026
Michael Bruneau Jr., PhD, an associate teaching professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in an April 30 AARP "Healthy Living" blog post about a new study that shows adding a few minutes of vigorous exercise to moderate exercise workouts will help reduce the risk of several diseases.
Middle Schoolers Light up Philadelphia Skyscraper with Original Video Games
May 8, 2026
Frank Lee, PhD, a professor in the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was interviewed for a May 8 KYW-TV (CBS-3) story about “Skyscraper Games,” which had middle school students create video games that were played on the side of the Cira Centre.
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