How goes it, Owl?” “So far, so good!” Fry responded. It was the first day of school for Fry, who officially became president of Temple University, home of the Owls, on Friday. He wore a cherry-red tie with “T’s” for Temple — one his predecessor Richard M.

Temple University has a new president. John Fry introduced himself to the Owls community in a video on social media. Before going to Temple, Fry was the president at Drexel University. He says his top priorities are campus and neighborhood safety and diversifying enrollment.

The former Drexel leader says his top priority will be continuing to strengthen campus safety in North Philly.

Temple University begins a new era as John Fry starts his tenure as president. Fry isn't moving too far from his last job. He was the president of Drexel University for more than a decade. Back in July,