Tag: President Fry
Apr. 26, 2019
Edward Julian Jordan III, Danie Moss-Velasco for assembly
When President John A. Fry envisioned Drexel University’s future as the most civically engaged university in America, Edward Julian Jordan III, a senior majoring in…

Nov. 30, 2018
Drexel needs to improve more campus resources
Our beloved school, Drexel University, ranked number 33 in over 2,000 public and private colleges in the country on a list of the most expensive…

Jun. 1, 2018
President John Fry’s contract extended five additional years
On May 9 the Drexel University board of trustees extended President John A. Fry’s contract until 2023. “I’d like to thank the trustees who elected…

May. 25, 2018
Hope for Fry’s next five years
President John A. Fry has had his contract as Drexel University President renewed for another five years. It’s easy to understand why President Fry has…

Apr. 20, 2018
The name he didn’t say
On April 19, philly.com published an opinion articlet from Drexel University President John A. Fry about the death of Tim Piazza and the need for…
Jun. 9, 2017
Drexel’s two graduating classes of 2017
Drexel will have two graduating classes this year. One is the student body’s. The occasion will be proud and happy for those who have completed…

May. 12, 2017
Still a safe place
On May 1, Drexel Socialists held a demonstration protesting Drexel University administration’s refusal to declare the school a sanctuary campus. There doesn’t seem to be…

Apr. 28, 2017
When a university loses its soul
More than six decades ago, sociologist C. Wright Mills warned of a “new universe of management and manipulation” that had entered American life, and that…

Apr. 28, 2017
Drexel as a sanctuary campus
Given the recent explosive actions taken by Donald Trump, it’s more important than ever that President Fry declare Drexel a sanctuary campus. For those out…

Feb. 11, 2016
Fry named Chairman of Phila. Chamber of Commerce
President Fry was named Chairman of the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce Feb. 5. He will assume this position in October 2016, succeeding the current…