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

Howley Family Immersive Learning Center interior rendering Largest Gift in Drexel's History Establishes Nick Howley College of Engineering and Computing
Jun 11, 2026
Supported by a landmark gift from The Howley Foundation, a nonprofit philanthropic organization led by alumnus and trustee W. Nicholas “Nick” Howley ’75, his wife Lorie and their daughter Meg Howley ’10, Drexel University will establish the Nick Howley College of Engineering and Computing.
Merlo snaps a selfie with two students Drexel University Celebrates 2026 Graduates with President’s Toast
Jun 9, 2026
President Antonio Merlo, PhD, held his first President’s Toast, a tradition that welcomes new graduates into the Drexel alumni family.
Moogega-Cooper-Drexel-Commencement-Speaker Q&A: Drexel's Commencement Speaker Moogega 'Moo' Cooper on Her Past, Present and Future
Jun 8, 2026
Cooper earned an MS and PhD from Drexel and now works for NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, where she protects the solar system from Earth-sourced contaminants.
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In the News

Butter or Margarine? A Food Scientist Describes Their Subtle Chemical Deviations and How They Can Affect Your Baked Goods
Jun 10, 2026
Rosemary Trout, DHSc, an assistant clinical professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, authored a June 10 column for The Conversation about the chemical differences between butter and margarine and how it can affect baking.
Not Her Mother’s Cookies: Daughter of Mrs. Fields Starts Healthy Brand
Jun 7, 2026
Jonathan Deutsch, PhD, a professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a June 7 New York Times article about the daughter of the founder of Mrs. Fields Cookies creating her own functional cookie brand to appeal to wellness-focused consumers.
The One Thing Your Diet Is Missing
Jun 6, 2026
Research on the connection between increased time in nature and improved dietary habits from the College of Nursing and Health Professions was featured in a June 6 Good Housekeeping article about the study.
Trump Has Mostly Lost Challenges Against ‘Sanctuary’ Cities and States, but that Could Change
Jun 4, 2026
Anil Kalhan, JD, a professor in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in a June 4 CNN story about Department of Justice lawsuits against sanctuary cities.
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