Drexel University’s merger with Salus gets approval as President John Fry prepares for a likely exit

The move comes as Fry prepares to leave. He’s the leading finalist for Temple University’s president, sources say.

“As of July 1, Salus academic units — with the exception of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, which will remain a standalone college — will begin the transition process to fully merge into Drexel’s colleges by next summer,” John FryWith the move, 1,187 Salus students, 362 faculty and professional staff, and more than 14,000 alumni will become part of Drexel, Fry said.

The only overlap in programming is the physician assistant program, and the plan is to keep both programs, Fry said. Salus’ campus in Elkins Park will continue on as well.

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