Fry elected Drexel's next president
Source: philly.com Posted By: Hinton B...5403 days ago
Elected Drexel University's next president by unanimous vote yesterday, John A. Fry overcame initial skepticism about his lack of a doctorate and won people over with his inclusive leadership style, personable approach, knack for urban development, and Philadelphia experience.
Fry, 49, a former University of Pennsylvania executive who is in his eighth year as president of Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, starts at the 22,000-student Drexel on Aug. 1.
Chosen from among 150 candidates....