Welcome to the Office of the Provost

In this message shared with students, Provost Jensen shares news that charts Drexel’s path ahead as a leading student-centered, experience-driven research university.

In this message shared with faculty and staff, Provost Jensen and incoming Interim President O'Brien embrace UACAS recommendations, requesting review and consideration from Faculty Senate to transition to a semester calendar for all academic programs and to move forward with restructuring of colleges and schools.

Following a national search, Neville Vakharia, PhD, has been appointed Dean of the Pennoni Honors College, effective September 1, 2024.

Last week marked the official merger of Drexel University and Salus University, providing the opportunity to warmly welcome Salus students, faculty and professional staff into the Drexel family. At the same time that our two institutions formally came together, we also received the news that President Fry will be leaving Drexel to join Temple University.

Last term, Drexel University — through its colleges, schools and other units and programs — created a variety of new opportunities for industry and local partnerships as well as civic engagement. This update offers a snapshot of activity courtesy of the Office of the Provost.

Seven Drexel disciplines have joined the consortium partnership between Drexel and Thomas Jefferson University. The cancer center recently received the elite “comprehensive cancer center” designation from the National Cancer Institute, a vote of confidence in the consortium’s broadly interdisciplinary approach.

A College of Engineering faculty member devised a flowchart suggesting how to engage, respond and direct students to resources in a variety of delicate situations.

Built on a decade of success, Drexel University’s Executive Leadership in Academic Technology, Engineering and Science (ELATES at Drexel) program announces the selection of its 11th cohort of Fellows, making up the 2024-2025 class. Participants will take part in an unparalleled professional development program designed for senior women STEM faculty, and faculty allies of all genders.