John Fry leaving Drexel to be Temple University president NBC10 Philadelphia [Video]

Temple University has a new leader and he isn’t coming from far.

On Wednesday, July 3, 2024, the North Philadelphia university announced the hiring of Drexel University President John Fry as president-elect.

We are pleased to announce John Fry as the 15th president of Temple University.

Under his leadership, Temple will continue to set the standard for urban research universities in accessibility, affordability, diversity, engagement and excellence.https://t.co/UUaT40MSwD pic.twitter.com/gDWXh4EIRW

— Temple University (@TempleUniv) July 3, 2024

Fry received unanimous confirmation from Temple’s Board of Trustees “following a comprehensive national search overseen by the Presidential Search Advisory Committee and informed by a robust community engagement process,” the university said in a news release.

“I am deeply humbled by the opportunity to serve as the 15th President of Temple University, a globally recognized, mission-driven R1 university,” Fry said. “Temple stands as a cornerstone of our region’s vitality — a vibrant and accessible anchor institution that provides transformative opportunities and positively …