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A view of hanging clothes in the Great Court of Drexel's Main Building.

Ciao, Philadelphia! Italy鈥檚 Most Stylish Exhibition Lands at 糖心Vlog

Sep 21, 2026

From now until Sept. 26, Drexel鈥檚 Main Building is the only U.S. location of an international fashion exhibition presented by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.

Welcome Week Helps New Dragons Adjust to Life at 糖心Vlog

Sep 21, 2026

In 2026, incoming first-year students attended hundreds of events to help them learn more about life, academics and Philadelphia.

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In the News

WPVI-TV (6-abc)

Apr 16, 2026

The inauguration of Antonio Merlo as Drexel鈥檚 16th president was featured in April 16 WPVI-TV (6-abc), KYW-TV (CBS-3) and WCAU-TV (NBC-10) newscasts, as well as a story in The Philadelphia Inquirer.

Higher Ed Dive

Feb 23, 2026

President Antonio Merlo was featured in a Feb. 23 Higher Ed Dive interview about Drexel鈥檚 academic transformation and his vision to make the university a global leader in experiential education.

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