Message from the Dean
Congratulations to our Class of 2025 Custom-Designed Majors! On behalf of the entire Pennoni Honors College community, I applaud your achievements in reaching this major milestone. Each of you has forged your own unique pathway, driven by your ambition and desire to improve our world. Just as you succeeded at Drexel, we know you will continue to be successful no matter where your life’s journey takes you next. The world will truly benefit as you apply the skills, knowledge, and experiences you gained at Drexel to make a difference in the things that matter most. Always remember that you are now Forever Dragons and will join our growing Drexel alumni family. You will always have a home at the Pennoni Honors College, and we cannot wait to welcome you back. Go Dragons!
Sincerely,
Neville Vakharia, PhD
Dean and Associate Professor of Arts Administration
About the Keynote Speaker
Sarah Robinson, a dedicated professional and proud Drexel University alumna, exemplifies the transformative power of interdisciplinary education. Originally from Los Angeles, Sarah moved to Philadelphia in 2013 to pursue her education at Drexel, where she found both academic excellence and a new home.
Graduating in 2018 with a BS focusing on organizational development through the Custom-Designed Major, Sarah completed the 5-year, 3 co-op program. Her undergraduate years were marked by active campus involvement, including leadership roles in Delta Phi Epsilon sorority and Student Government. Sarah's Drexel journey culminated in delivering the commencement address for her class, a key highlight of her time as a student.
Post-graduation, Sarah has focused on any organization's greatest asset — their people. She honed her skills in Human Resources before pivoting to consulting during the pandemic. Rapidly progressing as a management consultant specializing in workforce transformation, Sarah now leads Learning and Development at North Highland, blending her HR and consulting expertise.
Sarah's career progression demonstrates the power of her unique educational background, embracing change as the only constant and the interdisciplinary nature of today's world. She maintains strong ties with Drexel, regularly returning as a guest speaker to share insights with current students. It is with immense pride that she returns as the commencement speaker for the Class of 2025.
Don't Miss the University-Wide Commencement on June 12!
We hope you'll join us for this special event at Citizens Bank Park on Thursday, June 12 at 5 p.m. ET. We look forward to celebrating our graduates at the University-wide Commencement ceremony, where our newest Forever Dragons will get the chance to participate in a procession around the baseball field and have their degrees conferred before being officially welcomed into the ranks of Drexel alumni.