Drexel University president Constantine Papadakis died unexpectedly Sunday evening, Drexel Board of Trustees chairman Richard Greenawalt has announced. Papadakis, who was in remission from cancer, died from pulmonary complications.

"It is with great personal sadness that I report that President Papadakis has passed away," said Greenawalt. "This is a day of profound mourning for the entire Drexel community of students, faculty, staff and administrators, our alumni worldwide and friends everywhere. Our deepest condolences go out to the Papadakis family."

One of Taki’s enduring legacies is our law school. It was his firm conviction that a great national research university ought to have an excellent law school.

It was Taki’s vision that such a school ought to be based on Drexel’s deep commitment to experiential education and service. We will be guided by this vision for many years to come.