About

Ken Henderson, appointed Northeastern University’s first chancellor and Senior Vice President for Learning in 2019, leads Northeastern’s broad portfolio of learning functions. He oversees innovation in experiential learning and cooperative education; digital and lifelong learning; mobility across both the global university system and internationally; student life including housing, wellness and student organizations; enrollment management, incorporating admissions, marketing, and financial aid; strategic partnerships; Division 1 athletics and university recreation; as well as jointly leading, alongside the Provost, Belonging initiatives at Northeastern.

Henderson joined Northeastern University in 2016 as Dean of the College of Science, comprised of six disciplinary departments with nearly 350 faculty and staff and enrollment of more than 4500 students. As Dean, Ken established a focused five-year strategic vision and plan which aligned the college with Northeastern 2025, the University’s academic plan, and cemented the college’s environment of scholarly and educational excellence.

Henderson previously served as the chair of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Notre Dame. During his 14 year tenure at Notre Dame, he was also the senior assistant provost for internationalization, developing strategic international partnerships for research and learning collaborations.