Drexel Rec Center Ranked Seventh by College Magazine

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The 10 Best College Gyms and Student Rec Centers in the Nation

PHILADELPHIA – The Drexel Recreation Center was ranked seventh by College Magazine for the "10 Best College Gyms and Student Rec Centers in the Nation." Also included in the top-10 were the University of Arizona, the University of Iowa and Ohio State among others.

"All of us work very hard to make athletics feel like a home and so it is very rewarding to also hear this from our students directly," said Director of Athletics Dr. Eric Zillmer.

"We are very honored by this ranking and humbled to be amongst the top 10 student recreation centers in the nation," said Assistant Athletic Director of Recreation Bryan Ford. "Our staff has done an outstanding job of creating an accommodating environment for students and members to achieve their fitness goals."

Criteria for the rankings included flexibility for workouts, high-tech machines, group fitness and personal training classes as well as embracing innovative approaches to student health.

"Anyone can build a gym but atmosphere can't be bought and I believe that's what propelled us into the top 10," Drexel junior TiAna Jones told College Magazine. "When you walk into our gym you immediately are greeted by lively music, flat screen TV's everywhere showing various programs, and a membership and welcome desk full of friendly faces so to everyone that visits, it feels like home in a sense."

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Drexel Rec Center Ranked Seventh by College Magazine

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