University Marketing & Communications

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.

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!

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Atwater Kent Collection Is on Display Across Multiple Philadelphia Semiquincentennial Exhibitions

Jun 30, 2026

Drexel University and the Atwater Kent Collection will be featured throughout the city as the nation celebrates its 250th birthday. To commemorate the occasion, Drexel and its partners at several of the city’s cultural institutions are hosting exhibits about Philadelphia’s history that showcase artifacts from the Collection. All of the Drexel-curated exhibits are free and open to the public.

Custom-Designed Major Student Creates Own Major, Accessible Cutting Board

Jun 24, 2026

Lelia Karmeli wanted to blend multiple disciplines into her custom “make things and help people” degree.

Summer Events on and Around Drexel Campuses

Jun 24, 2026

Drexel’s campuses have events going on this summer, but the biggest bashes take place around the city of Philadelphia.

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Hamilton’s Historic First Bank Reopens as Philly Museum in Time For Semiquincentennial

Jun 30, 2026

Rosalind Remer, PhD, senior vice provost for Collections and Exhibitions, was quoted in June 30 WHYY and July 1 Billy Penn stories about the reopening of the First Bank of the United States in Philadelphia. She was also quoted in June 29 stories on WTXF-TV (FOX-29) and in the Philadelphia Inquirer.

An Empty Storefront on Market East Pops Up With the Story of Philly’s Centennial Expo

Jun 27, 2026

Rosalind Remer, PhD, senior vice provost for Libraries, Collections & Archives and the founding director of Drexel's Lenfest Center for Cultural Partnerships, was quoted in a June 27 WHYY story about "Revisit 1876" an exhibition about Philadelphia's Centennial Expo that includes pieces from the Atwater Kent Collection at Drexel.

Drexel’s biggest donation ever supports its new College of Engineering and Computing

Jun 26, 2026

A $112.6 million gift from The Howley Foundation to establish the Nick Howley College of Engineering and Computing and to support experiential learning and scholarship opportunities, was mentioned in a June 26 Technical.ly Philly story about local entrepreneurship and business developments.

A Double Dose of Brain Benefits

Jun 25, 2026

Girija Kaimal, EdD, a professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a June 25 New York Times article about making art with items found in nature, and the health benefits of creating art and being in nature. This is the final installment of the outlet’s four-part summer wellness challenge series to decrease screen time to improve mental and physical health.

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