A longtime leader in Philadelphia higher education, Temple University's incoming president won't have to move far to assume his new role.John Fry, the current president of Drexel University, was announced as Temple's 15th president on Monday following a comprehensive national search."I am deeply humbled by the opportunity to serve as the 15th President of Temple University, a globally recognized, mission-driven R1 university.
MORE HEADLINES:Fry has served as Drexel's president since 2010, amassing several achievements during his tenure, including global and high-impact academic initiatives."This is a great day for Temple University.
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