Office of the Provost

Welcome to the Office of the Provost

Paul Jensen

Paul E. Jensen, PhD

Executive Vice President and Nina Henderson Provost
215.895.2200 jensenpe@drexel.edu

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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Evidence-Based Pedagogy
From course redesign bootcamps to AI-powered teaching sparkshops, Drexel faculty find camaraderie and cutting-edge pedagogy paired with time-tested research on how students learn at the Teaching and Learning Center.
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Powerful Partnerships
Building from our over 100-year legacy of cooperative education, Drexel forges ahead as a global leader in experiential education and continues to expand these powerful partnerships.
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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.
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A Transformative Education
Drexel is reimagining the student experience with a semester calendar, innovative curricula and expanded experiential learning — equipping students with more options and the skills to lead in a rapidly changing world.
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Recent Announcements

Senate Chair Owens to Retire After Nearly Four Decades at Drexel
Jun 9, 2026
Kevin Owens, PhD, associate professor of chemistry and Chair of the Faculty Senate, will be retiring from Drexel University in August after nearly four decades of service to this institution.
TLC Support for Course Redesign + Canvas Deadline Reminder
Jun 3, 2026
This message is a reminder to faculty and professional staff about Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) services to support curricular redesign and the transition of Drexel's learning management system (LMS) to Canvas.
Faculty and Professional Staff Access to ChatGPT Edu
May 19, 2026
All faculty and professional staff now have access to Drexel ChatGPT Edu — a secure, University-licensed generative AI platform.
Share Your Input on Full-Time Faculty Workload Policy by May 18
May 4, 2026
The University Advisory Committee (UAC) on Faculty Workload Policy would like your input on the first draft of the policy for full-time faculty.
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Latest News

Microphone with Crowd stock photo Drexel University's Recent Academic Activity: Sponsored Opportunities and New Partnerships From Winter 2026
May 29, 2026
Last term, Drexel University’s colleges, schools and departments received funding, created partnerships and otherwise contributed to the success of Drexel’s academic enterprise.
A mix of objects and photographs loaned from students and Drexel University Archives, as displayed in "Dorm Objects 101." Drexel Exhibition Reveals What Students Keep in Their Dorms
May 11, 2026
"Dorm Objects 101" shows what Drexel students have sat on, looked at and otherwise used in student housing, both in the current day and more than 50 years ago.
neural network lights Drexel Joins Statewide Effort To Translate AI and Quantum Computing Research Into Jobs, Innovation and Economic Growth
Apr 21, 2026
Keystone AI + Quantum Factory Draws on Research and Technological Leadership of PA’s R1 Universities, Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center and Team Pennsylvania
President Antonio Merlo at a podium in his robes Newly Inaugurated Drexel University President Looks to the Past and Future — and the Stars
Apr 20, 2026
During an investiture ceremony officially installing Antonio Merlo, PhD, as Drexel’s sixteenth president, the University leader shared how his goals and priorities have been shaped by his personal history and the University’s evolution.
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