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John Fry, °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø’s 15th president
In 2024, the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø community welcomed President Fry to the university.
Opportunities to Explore What Drives You and Experiences to Help You Succeed
We are Philadelphia’s only public university, and we are a global center of academic excellence. We believe in the power of an accessible education that sparks positive change. Through hands-on learning experiences and mentorships with world-class faculty, our diverse, vibrant student body become leaders who challenge the status quo and play a major role in changing the world for the better.Â
Spotlight on our °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø Community
Our faculty, students and alumni are tackling real-world challenges and inspiring transformative action. Learn about some of the remarkable accomplishments and contributions of our diverse community.

Sharese Shedrick ’02
Member of the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø Black Alumni Alliance
Shedrick led the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø Black Alumni Alliance campaign to fund a scholarship for students majoring in Africology and African American studies who were facing financial barriers. The fund now awards $1,000 annually to a deserving student.

Christopher M. Barnett ’10
Founder and chair of ABA Centers
Barnett founded ABA Centers, a behavioral healthcare organization that is a national leader for children and teens with autism. He is also the winner of the 2024 Ernst and Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Overall National Award for his work providing high-quality autism care and in the public health sector.