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John Anderson Fry (born May 28, 1960) is an American academic administrator, currently serving as the president of Drexel University. Fry formerly served as president of Franklin & Marshall College .
- May 28, 1960 (age 63), New York City, U.S.
John Fry began his tenure as 14th president of Drexel University in August, 2010, succeeding Constantine N. Papadakis and interim president C.R. “Chuck” Pennoni. Prior to joining Drexel University, Fry served as president of Franklin & Marshall College since 2002. He was instrumental in the college's growth, campus development and improved ...
May 4, 2022 · The Drexel University Board of Trustees voted unanimously Wednesday, May 4 to extend President John Fry’s contract by another five years. The announcement, made by Board Chair Richard A. Greenawalt, will extend Fry’s tenure through June 30, 2028 — making him the longest-serving university president in Philadelphia.
A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., Fry graduated from Lafayette College and earned a master’s degree in business administration from the New York University Stern School of Business. He and his wife Cara, an art historian, have three children: Mia, a student at Penn Law; Nat, an entrepreneur; and Phoebe, an incoming freshman at Drexel.
President John A. Fry was inaugurated as Drexel University's fourteenth president on April 15, 2011. The investiture ceremony on April 15th was preceded by a daylong series of events and symposia, including distinguished speakers on autism and urban planning, an inaugural concert, and a student festival.
Jul 12, 2021 · Fry is as much an urban planner as he is a college president. When he was an executive vice president under former Penn president Judith Rodin, he helped bring in a movie theater and Fresh Grocer, created the public Penn Alexander School, and started the University City District, fostering relations among colleges, businesses, and residents.
May 5, 2022 · John A. Fry’s contract extended to lead Drexel another five years. The new contract will make him one of the longest-serving college presidents in Philadelphia. If he stays through his contract, he would have 18 years. John A. Fry, president of Drexel University, stands on the roof of the Lebow Business School.
