Constantine Papadakis

Constantine Papadakis, the preisdent of Drexel University, passed away on April 5, 2009 at the age of 63. Constantine Papadakis , the preisdent of Drexel University, passed away on April 5, 2009 at the age of 63, due to pulmonary complications. He had taken a leave of absense from Drexel due to health concerns earlier this year. He was in remission from cancer. From a statement put out by the university on Papadakis's untimely death: It is with great sadness that I report that President Papadakis passed away suddenly last night at the age of 63 from pulmonary complications. He had been in remission ... Read Full Story

School Honors Past President Responsible for Establishing Sacramento's Graduate Studies Center SACRAMENTO ( OBSNews.com ) – Drexel University's recently deceased president, Constantine Papadakis is being honored by the creation of a fellowship in his name to help non-profit and public sector employees pursue advanced educational degrees. The Philadelphia-based University announced today the establishment of the Constantine Papadakis Public Service Fellowships, an academic tuition award available for any public service worker who enrolls in any of the 11 programs being offered at the university’s Center for Graduate Studies in Sacramento. The Fellowships will reduce tuition by 15 percent for any individual working at least 20 ... Read Full Story

Drexel’s Center For Graduate Studies In Sacramento Will Expand To 10 Master’s and One Doctoral Program In September SACRAMENTO ( OBSNews.com ) - Drexel University will hold Information Sessions on Wednesday, Aug. 12 and Tuesday, Aug. 25 for students interested in attending the new Center for Graduate Studies in Sacramento this fall. By September the Center will offer up to 10 master’s degree programs and one doctorate program designed for working professionals and focused on the heart of Greater Sacramento’s growth and economic development initiatives. The programs include: • MBA: Helps seasoned professionals, managers and ambitious career-changers optimize their leadership potential. • Nursing Education ... Read Full Story

PHILADELPHIA ( OBSNews.com ) - Hundreds of friends, elected officials, academicians and Drexel trustees, students, faculty and staff packed St. Luke’s Greek Orthodox Church in Broomall, Pa., on Tuesday, April 14, 2009, for the funeral service of Drexel University President Constantine Papadakis. Hundreds more viewed a live Webcast of the service at five locations on Drexel’s campuses and on their personal computers. His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America and His Eminence Metropolitan of New Jersey Evangelos led the service, while priests from local Greek orthodox churches participated. Among the long list of dignitaries who joined Papadakis’s wife Eliana and daughter Maria in a final ... Read Full Story

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