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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Global Experience
International partnerships with over 120 institutions expand Drexel's reach  — along with students' cultural aptitude and experiential learning — around the globe.
see the world differently
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.
partners in academics
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.
real-world impact
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.
building climate resilience

Recent Announcements

Pedro Raposo Named Permanent Head of University Libraries
Apr 6, 2026
Pedro Raposo, PhD, has been appointed University Librarian and Associate Vice Provost for Libraries, Archives, and Collections, effective April 1, 2026.
Eunice E. Santos Appointed Inaugural Dean of the College of Engineering and Computing
Apr 3, 2026
Eunice E. Santos, PhD, has been appointed inaugural dean of the College of Engineering and Computing (CoEC) — a pivotal milestone in Drexel’s Academic Transformation and in the formation of this new integrated College.
Commencement RSVP and Regalia Information
Mar 31, 2026
This message invites faculty and professional staff members to RSVP for all Commencement ceremonies by Thursday, April 23.
Accommodating Religious Observances
Mar 25, 2026
Drexel is committed to making every reasonable effort to accommodate the religious observances of our students, faculty and professional staff.
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Latest News

From Startup to Scale
Apr 8, 2026
How Drexel's Charles D. Close School and LeBow College forged an integration built on trust, empathy and shared vision.
Eunice Santos Eunice E. Santos Appointed Inaugural Dean of the College of Engineering and Computing
Apr 2, 2026
In addition to serving as the inaugural dean, Dr. Santos has been appointed the inaugural Thomas E. and Christine D. Berk Endowed Professor and Distinguished University Professor of Computer Science, effective August 1, 2026.
Daniela Lopez, graduating psychology major, viewing the Legacy Center’s new Health Sciences History Gallery on the second floor of the Health Sciences Building. Photo courtesy Legacy Center Archives & Special Collections. Philadelphia’s ‘52 Weeks of Firsts’ Honors the First Medical School for Women (Now Part of Drexel University)
Mar 9, 2026
Programming for America’s 250th anniversary highlights the legacy of the country’s first — and last — all-women medical college, which was founded in 1850.
Microphone with Crowd stock photo Drexel University's Recent Academic Activity: Sponsored Opportunities and New Partnerships From Fall 2025
Feb 9, 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. This update offers a snapshot of activity, courtesy of the Office of the Provost.
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