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.

Read provost Jensen's Bio

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.
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.
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.
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.

Recent Announcements

Catherine R. von Reyn Appointed Interim Head of the School of Biomedical Engineering and Science
As Dean Paul Brandt-Rauf, ScD, MD, DrPH, stepped down from his role leading the School of Biomedical Engineering and Science, I am pleased to announce Catherine R. von Reyn, PhD, has been appointed interim Head of the school effective today.
Aroutis Foster to Step Down as Interim Dean of the School of Education
After serving as Interim Dean of the School of Education, Aroutis N. Foster, PhD, will be stepping down effective August 1 to join American University, where he will serve as Dean of the Baker School of Education and as the Linda A. and H. Kent Baker Endowed Chair in the Baker School.
Drexel's MSCHE Self-Study: Public Comment Period Opens July 7-25
Drexel's Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) self-study will soon be ready for public comment between July 7 and July 25, 2026. Please join the MSCHE 2026 co-chairs for an online webinar to learn more.
Accepting Applications for the Nina Henderson Provost Scholars Program
The Office of the Provost is pleased to invite applications for the Nina Henderson Provost Scholars program, made possible by support from Nina Henderson, alumna and Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees.

Latest News

Drexel's Paul Peck Alumni Center The Centennial on Campus: 1876 Ties to Drexel University
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Last term, Drexel University’s colleges, schools and departments received funding, created partnerships and otherwise contributed to the success of Drexel’s academic enterprise.
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"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.
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