March 8, 2024

Jefferson Debuts Its New-Look Mascot as Part of Bicentennial Celebration

Reimagined with the help of the brains behind the Phillie Phanatic and Gritty, Phil the Ram returns to center stage.

February 2, 2024

Meet Keith Prewitt, Jefferson’s VP of Enterprise Public Safety and Security

“Every day is a training day, regardless of your tenure, title or scope of responsibility,” says the former Secret Service deputy director.

January 31, 2024

Inspiring the Next Generation of Physicians: Black Men in White Coats

A new student organization at Sidney Kimmel Medical College aims to improve health outcomes and inspire future Black physicians.

December 5, 2023

23 Memorable Jefferson Moments for 2023

The Nexus looks back at some of the biggest stories from the past year.

November 28, 2023

Empowering Dreams: Event Celebrates Jefferson’s First-Generation Students

The University aims to foster community, resources and recognition.

November 7, 2023

Tom Shirley Announces Retirement From Athletic Director Role

While leaving this role, Shirley will remain head coach of the women’s basketball team.

October 30, 2023

Why I Read Poems: A Defense of a Misunderstood Genre

Poetry shows the ways words connect us and can be a creative outlet for students in any major.

October 4, 2023

My Coming Out Story

“It’s important to acknowledge the cost of living authentically,” says the JeffLGBTQ+ president.

September 5, 2023

Fashioning Future Careers With Real-World Experience

Summer internships help students carve out their careers in fashion merchandising.

August 24, 2023

Jefferson Welcomes New Students at Convocation

Ready for the next chapter, over 920 undergraduates join the University family.

August 21, 2023

Engaged, Determined and Curious, Dr. Susan Aldridge Begins Her Tenure as Interim University President

The accomplished higher education leader plans to cultivate the best of Jefferson.