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

Fall 2026 Courses Now Available in Canvas
Aug 17, 2026
All Fall 2026 courses for which an individual is listed as the Instructor of Record are now available in Canvas and ready for development.
Student Access to ChatGPT Edu and Faculty Resources
Aug 11, 2026
This message notifies faculty and professional staff members about student access to ChatGPT Edu and provides reminders about faculty resources.
Student Access to ChatGPT Edu
Aug 10, 2026
Drexel students now have access to Drexel ChatGPT Edu — a more-private, University-licensed generative AI platform.
Catherine R. von Reyn Appointed Interim Head of the School of Biomedical Engineering and Science
Jul 1, 2026
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.
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Latest News

A red Polish poster, a clock and a photograph of Jimi Hendrix on a wall. From Hokusai to Hendrix: Drexel Exhibition Examines Rhythm Across Art Forms
Aug 17, 2026
When you think of rhythm in the arts, what comes to mind?
Drexel's Paul Peck Alumni Center The Centennial on Campus: 1876 Ties to Drexel University
Jun 18, 2026
Do you know what buildings on the University City Campus have ties to the 1876 Centennial Exhibition? Or how Drexel’s founder was involved with the groundbreaking event?
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.
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