Drexel's longtime Chief Financial Officer to depart after 15 years

Academic Transformation Drexel's longtime Chief Financial Officer to depart after 15 yearsBy Sanjana BandiNov. 13, 2026Sanjana BandiPhoto by Ziggy Niven | The TriangleDrexel University’s long-serving chief financial officer, Helen Bowman, will depart the university at the end of this year after 15 years in the role. Bowman has been named Boston University’s next executive vice president.Bowman currently serves as Drexel’s executive vice president, chief operating and financial officer, and treasurer, overseeing much of the university’s financial planning and administrative operations. Her departure comes as Drexel grapples with ongoing financial challenges while facing increased scrutiny over its accountability and its decision to close the Academy of Natural Sciences museum.Most recently, Bowman, alongside University President Antonio Merlo, was absent from an Oct. 26 Philadelphia City Council hearing concerning the museum’s closure.

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