Whether you plan to return to old traditions this holiday season, or carry forth newfound festivities you began amidst last year’s most un-traditional of times, I hope you will find ways to celebrate with gratitude. Here at Drexel, we have much to be grateful for.

Our return to campus this fall has brought a renewed sense of community to engineering, and our faculty, staff and students have shown great collaboration and flexibility as we readjusted to new schedules and face-to-face activities. I also recognize the time, energy and emotional commitment it has taken to push forward this term, and I am so grateful for the deep support I have seen shared among our engineering family, that extends to your, our alumni, as well. From co-op hiring to mentoring, we also couldn’t do what we do without you.

I remain impressed by the numerous ways you make our world a better place, and we are all proud for your ongoing achievements. I wish you joy and good health this Thanksgiving season and beyond, and I thank you for your role in helping us engineer change.

With gratitude,