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

Closing 2025 With Gratitude
As 2025 draws to a close, this note reflects on the bold steps taken this year to reimagine Drexel’s academic future while continuing to deliver excellence every day.
Curriculum Redesign Handbooks Now on SharePoint
The Curricular Redesign Handbooks, which were previously shared by Curricular Leads across academic units, are now available on the Academic Transformation SharePoint. Additionally, the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) provides dedicated support for faculty and professional staff members related to curricular redesign and the transition to the semester calendar.
Co-op and the Calendar Transition: Dates and FAQs
This messages provides FAQs and dates relevant to undergraduates pursuing a co-op during the semester calendar transition.
Launching a University Advisory Committee on Faculty Workload Policy
This message announces the formation and charge of a University Advisory Committee (UAC) on Faculty Workload Policy.

Latest News

A sketch of a jade vase by Atharva Gogate, a design graduate student in the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design. Student Sketches Bring Drexel’s Historic Objects to Life
Dragons drew objects from Drexel University’s art collection — and you can now see both the art and the work it inspired in a new, free exhibition.
Drexel Institute on a building with a sculpture of an angel. Drexel History 103: How Well Do You Know Drexel University’s Presidents?
This quiz is themed around leaders throughout institutional history — including Drexel’s newest president.
People in white lab coats looking into microscopes. Faculty Highlights: Recent Awards and Grants
Last term, Drexel University faculty members were recognized for their scholarly research and prolific academic and professional contributions. This update offers a snapshot of activity courtesy of the Office of the Provost.
Mario the Magnificent statue and the 33rd and Market Street intersection of Drexel's campus. Drexel's Academic Transformation Makes Significant Progress
The University-wide initiative now enters full implementation with curriculum redesign, college integrations and preparation for a 2027 launch.