Drexel University API Alumni Network

AAPI Heritage Month may be ending, but the stories, achievements and impact of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities continue to inspire us.

This month reminds us of the importance of celebrating diverse perspectives, learning from one another and building a more inclusive future together. 💙💛

Happy Holi! 💕 May the spirit of this festival bring hope, peace and happiness to your life. 💙💛

The Drexel University Asian & Pacific Islander Alumni Network is recruiting passionate alumni leaders to help grow and strengthen our community! 💙💛

📍APPLY HERE: https://forms.gle/QoZ8gZYDjeChrRQo6

This is an opportunity to connect across generations, support professional development, celebrate API cultures and shape the future of the network. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

May the spirit of Ramadan stay in our heart and illuminate our soul from within. Happy Ramadan! ✨

It’s the Year of the Horse. Greet it with love and the freedom to race through this next year. Happy Lunar New Year! 🧧🎊🐴

Meet Amol Kohli, a Drexel graduate who went from earning $5/hour as a teenage Friendly’s waiter to becoming owner and chairman of the entire Friendly’s restaurant chain!

At 15, he waited tables at chain restaurant Friendly's—22 years later, he bought the whole company Amol Kohli was once a busboy and waiter at Friendly's, the Wilbraham, Massachusetts-based restaurant chain he now owns under his investment group Legacy Brands.

Meet API Dragon: Ankur Shah ‘08 👋🏽

“My time at Drexel played a significant and foundational role in my career; it was during my undergraduate education that I realized the many ways in which one can impact the world. It was through great mentors at the Bennett S. Lebow College of Business that I realized I wanted to be in an academic setting where I could help others in the way my mentors helped guide my path. The relationships I built with peers and mentors at Drexel have continued to influence my professional journey, providing a network of support and collaboration that has enriched my career in medicine.”

Ankur Shah While I am deeply honored by the recognition and achievements in my career, I believe my greatest accomplishment lies in the impact I’ve had on my patients’ lives and the aspiring nephrologists I’ve mentored.

Dragons, wishing you and your family a Diwali filled with light, laughter and endless joy. Happy Diwali! 🪔✨

Thank you to everyone who joined us for The Philly Asian Entrepreneurs’ Business Guide panel & reception! 💙💛

We were inspired by the incredible first-generation Asian American founders who shared their journeys, blueprints for success, and lessons in building resilient, thriving businesses. Your stories continue to empower our community and future entrepreneurs.

A special thank you to the Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia, Drexel Alumni, Sushi Awarsei, and everyone who helped make this event a success. 👏

We’re proud to see our Drexel Asian & Pacific Islander Alumni Network fostering connection, collaboration, and celebration within our community.