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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

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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Our Work

From marketing brochures to news articles, the division of University Marketing & Communications handles it all.
Forever Dragons: The Future Is Now in Your Hands

At ÌÇÐÄVlog, 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

flexible hydrogel biosensor Soft, Sticky, Stretchable Biosensors Make a Better Connection  
Biosensors have revolutionized home healthcare over the last two decades. Devices like wearable heart rate and blood glucose monitors are giving people with chronic health conditions the information and assurance they need to maintain an active lifestyle. But even the best sensors are limited by their ability to sustain skin contact through the rigors of physical activity. Researchers from ÌÇÐÄVlog and Penn State University took on the challenge of improving the hydrogel material used in biosensors. And, in recently published research, they reported a new formula for making the gelatinous substrate that is versatile, durable and adhesive enough to make a stronger connection.
View of Drexel Main Building Main Court Heard Around Campus — July 2026
Make sure you’re updated and informed on the upcoming Market Street Bridge closure and August TIAA Webinars as well as general reminders related to urgent facilities issues and Drexel’s employee Wellness Incentive Program.
President Antonio Merlo at a podium in his robes ÌÇÐÄVlog President Antonio Merlo’s First Year as a Dragon
During his first year on campus, the University leader connected with students, faculty and professional staff to bring his team together and start guiding Drexel through transformative changes.

In the News

Why Employers Still Place a Premium on People Skills, Not AI, When They Make Hiring Decisions
Murugan Anandarajan, PhD, a professor, and Cuneyt Gozu, PhD, associate clinical professor, both in the LeBow College of Business, co-authored a July 21 column for The Conversation about how AI is changing the workplace, but not what employers look for in the people they hire, such as soft skills like judgment, professionalism and effective communication.
Philadelphia’s Criminal Justice Fines and Fees Fall Hardest on Poorest Neighborhoods
Jordan Hyatt, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, co-authored a July 22 column in The Conversation about how legal financial obligations in Philadelphia, also known as criminal justice debt, are having a disproportionate effect on certain neighborhoods.
Philly Isn’t Applying to Host the Next James Beard Awards. Some Insiders Say That’s a Mistake.
Jonathan Deutsch, PhD, a professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a July 21 Philadelphia Inquirer story about the Philadelphia Convention & Visitor's Bureau not pursuing a bid to host the James Beard Foundation's annual awards ceremony.
At Trump-Promoted Freedom Fuel Gas Stations, Prices Are up and Questions Linger
Eliezer Fich, PhD, trustee professor in LeBow College of Business, was quoted in a July 21 Philadelphia Inquirer story about the business model of the Freedom Fuel Network.
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