History of Drexel University
From 1895 to 1898, renowned American Impressionist painter Colin Campbell Cooper taught watercolor and architectural rendering courses.
During this time, President Hagerty led the transformation of what had previously been a technological college primarily focused on undergraduate teaching to a comprehensive university in 1970.
Master plans for further construction projects, which would involve significant changes to the campus and buildings over at least five years, were announced on October 16, 2006.
The convocation was attended by such figures as Andrew Carnegie and Thomas Edison, as well as the governor of Pennsylvania and the vice president of the United States, Levi Morton.
Bishop Henry Potter officiated the convocation, and Chauncey Depew gave an address praising the new institution for its goal of preparing students for jobs in science and industry, as opposed to training lawyers and academics in abstract fields.
[3] From 1895 to 1898, renowned American Impressionist painter Colin Campbell Cooper taught courses in watercolor and architectural rendering.
In 1919, Drexel introduced its cooperative education program (wherein students alternate studying with full-time professional employment).
During this time, President Hagerty led the transformation of what had previously been a technological college primarily focused on undergraduate teaching to a comprehensive university in 1970.
His successor, William S. Gaither, resigned due to pressure from the campus community in 1987 after allegations of sexual misconduct with staff members arose.
Since 1997, Drexel has completed four new dormitories with plans for at least one more, expanded the research infrastructure with the construction of the Bossone Research Center, renovated various campus buildings and the main quad, and acquired the Queen Lane campus and Hahnemann University Hospital from MCP Hahnemann University.
[7] Master plans for further construction projects were announced on October 16, 2006, during Drexel University's Founders Day and Convocation Celebration.
[1] In April 2009, Celestino Pennoni was named as interim president and chief executive officer of Drexel University while Papadakis took medical leave.
