Tag: President Fry
Oct. 29, 2015
Drexel delegation will visit partners over seas in Asia
On Nov. 1, a delegation from Drexel University composed of President John A. Fry and faculty from the Close School of Entrepreneurship, the Antoinette Westphal…

Oct. 23, 2015
Fry’s contract extended five more years
Drexel University’s Board of Trustees unanimously passed a five-year extension of John A. Fry’s contract as president of the University Sept. 30. This contract runs…

Jul. 10, 2015
University’s smaller freshman class leads to administrative layoffs
Drexel University cut the jobs of about 36 administrative employees as a result of this upcoming fall’s smaller incoming freshman class. Drexel officials said that…

Feb. 28, 2015
USGA discusses ongoing issues and updates to “town hall” meetings
Drexel University’s Undergraduate Student Government Association met Feb. 18 in a rather small-scale session as most members were absent. USGA discussed their ongoing efforts to…

Feb. 6, 2015
President John A. Fry announces major changes at ‘town hall meeting’
President John A. Fry fielded questions from students Feb. 2 at a “town hall” meeting in the Papadakis Integrated Sciences Building organized by the Undergraduate…

Nov. 21, 2014
Governor-elect Tom Wolf names President Fry as transition chair
With Governor-elect Tom Wolf’s recent election comes the announcement of the transition team who will help to bridge Tom Corbett’s policies and administrative staff with…

Dec. 4, 2013
University will switch to quarterly billing
Drexel University will switch from annual billing to quarterly billing in fall 2014, President John A. Fry announced in an email to the student body…

Jul. 12, 2013
Lindy leaves behind strong legacy of civil service
Philip Lindy, one of Drexel University’s most prominent benefactors, died June 29 at the age of 83. Lindy was a vibrant and engaging philanthropist who…
May. 17, 2013
Fry updates faculty on strategic plan
Drexel President John A. Fry hosted a town hall May 13 for professional staff of the University, where he gave an update on the strategic…
Apr. 5, 2013
Fry seeks inspiration in Ethiopia
A Drexel University delegation — including President John A. Fry; University benefactors Dana and David Dornsife; and Shannon Marquez, associate dean of Drexel’s School of…