Welcome to the Office of the Provost

Paul Jensen

Paul E. Jensen, PhD

Executive Vice President and Nina Henderson Provost

Meet Drexel University's Chief Academic Officer

Provost Paul Jensen, PhD, was named executive vice president and Nina Henderson Provost in 2019. As Drexel University's highest-ranking academic officer, he oversees the academic and research divisions of the University, including 15 schools and colleges and numerous administrative units.

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Global Experience
International partnerships with over 120 institutions expand Drexel's reach  — along with students' cultural aptitude and experiential learning — around the globe.
Powerful Partnerships
Building from our over 100-year legacy of cooperative education, Drexel forges ahead as a global leader in experiential education with initiatives to expand these powerful partnerships.
Research & Innovation
Capitalizing on our strengths as a Carnegie-classified R1 research university, Drexel researchers build new knowledge and create solutions while expanding impact with local, national and international communities.
Reimagined Sustainability
Drexel researchers are partnering with community members to tackle the global climate crisis with an interdisciplinary approach, strengthening the University's institutional climate commitment and sustainability leadership.

Recent Announcements

Organizational Updates to Support Experiential Learning and Student Success
Several changes have been made that reflect our continued commitment to Drexel’s Academic Transformation and are designed to deepen the integration of academic excellence, experiential learning and student success.
Announcing New College Name and Academic Transformation Update
We are pleased to announce a major milestone in Drexel’s Academic Transformation: the beginning of the integration of the College of Engineering, the College of Computing & Informatics and the School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems into a new academic unit—the College of Engineering and Computing.
Academic Transformation Enters Implementation Phase
This summer marks a pivotal moment in Drexel’s Academic Transformation as we move from design to implementation. Over the past year, our community has engaged in an extraordinary effort to reimagine the academic experience. More than 30 sprint reports, countless hours of collaboration, and bold ideas have shaped a vision for the future of Drexel.
Announcing New College Name & Integration Milestones
We are pleased to announce a major milestone in Drexel’s Academic Transformation: the beginning of the integration of the College of Engineering, the College of Computing & Informatics and the School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems into a new academic unit—the College of Engineering and Computing.

Latest News

The 2025 ITA group in front of Mario the Dragon with Anne Politz, associate teaching professor in the ELC. Drexel’s English Language Center Celebrates 45 Years of Training International Teaching Assistants
Since 1980, the College of Arts and Sciences center has served more than 1,000 doctoral students who came from over 20 countries to study at the University.
A wall in If These Walls Could Talk showing photographs of the interior and exterior of Anthony J. Drexel’s home, with one of the few known photographs of the founder on the easel next to a chair he used. Natalee Mayes arranged the photographs in a manner similar to the way the art was hung in the founder’s house. Photo courtesy Natalee Mayes. New Exhibit Details the Art and Home of Drexel University’s Founder
An undergraduate student created a new exhibition that delves deep into the life, home and art of Anthony J. Drexel.
Five students in front of University Crossings Drexel University Receives Higher Education Excellence and Distinction (HEED) Award for Its Culture of Belonging
For the third consecutive year, Drexel University was recognized for its outstanding commitment to academic excellence, belonging and community-building across all levels of campus life.
Top 100 US News & World Report Drexel University Advances in U.S. News & World Report Rankings, Named a ‘Dream School’ in a New Book
For the third year in a row, the University’s position in the publication's annual “Best National Universities” list has progressed. Drexel was also included in higher education expert Jeffrey Selingo’s “Dream School: Finding the College That’s Right for You.”