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

Curricular Redesign Updates for Fall 2026 Quarter
Oct 29, 2026
We are pleased to share curricular redesign updates on progress made and the road ahead.
Dean Dan Filler to Lead Kline Law Through 2027-28, Then Return to Faculty
Oct 28, 2026
Dean Dan Filler has shared his decision not to seek another five-year term as dean of the Thomas R. Kline School of Law and to return to the faculty full time at the conclusion of his current term.
Advancing Experiential Education at Drexel
Oct 22, 2026
Youngmoo Kim, PhD, has moved into a new role as senior vice provost for experiential education, effective Sept. 1
Reminder: Invitation to Participate in Middle States Site Visit, Oct. 25-28
Oct 15, 2026
Reminder: As part of the reaffirmation of Drexel University’s accreditation, we will welcome a peer evaluation team from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) for a site visit October 25-28.
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Latest News

The exhibit of "Pennsylvania's Founding." Drexel Students Put Pennsylvania History on Display at the National Constitution Center
Oct 29, 2026
A new exhibition was curated by professional staff members at Drexel’s Lenfest Center for Cultural Partnerships and the Atwater Kent Collection, and features interactive displays and a catalogue developed by Drexel students.
The Tonics assembled in a line while singing on the field at Citizens Bank Park wearing khakis, blue and white button down shirts and green ties, with Youngmoo Kim wearing a red tie on the right. The Drexel Connection to a Viral A Cappella Group
Oct 27, 2026
In addition to holding leadership and faculty positions at Drexel, Youngmoo Kim, PhD, is the music director of the Tonics, a local musical act with a huge social media presence.
A view of hanging clothes in the Great Court of Drexel's Main Building. Ciao, Philadelphia! Italy’s Most Stylish Exhibition Lands at Drexel University
Sep 21, 2026
From now until Sept. 26, Drexel’s Main Building is the only U.S. location of an international fashion exhibition presented by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.
students in dim light for game night Welcome to Westphal's 'Big Pond'
Sep 9, 2026
How Westphal Transformed the Student Experience to Reflect Interconnected Creative Industries
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