Life at Jefferson

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.
My Coming Out Story
“It’s important to acknowledge the cost of living authentically,” says the JeffLGBTQ+ president.
Fashioning Future Careers With Real-World Experience
Summer internships help students carve out their careers in fashion merchandising.
Jefferson Welcomes New Students at Convocation
Ready for the next chapter, over 920 undergraduates join the University family.
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.
On a Path With Purpose, Med Students Receive Their White Coats
The Sidney Kimmel Medical College Class of 2027 sets off in a special ceremony.
Nursing Students Enhance Skills on Global Level Through Rome Capstone
A partnership with Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore allowed 11 students to gain real-world experience at Gemelli Hospital.
Where’s Waldo? Ask Industrial Design Grad Andrew Pick
The manufacturing design engineer transforms a fun photobombing hobby into a world of opportunity.
My Coming Out Story
Without my 8th-grade English teacher’s kind words, I would be a different person today. He inspired me to be my true self.
As a Platform to Share Ideas, Pre-med Students Organize TEDx Event
Isha Akolia and Priya Modi focused on interdisciplinary communication and redefining possible.
Serenaded by Andrea Bocelli, the Class of 2023 Celebrated at Commencement
University honors grads from the Colleges of Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Population Health, Rehabilitation Sciences and Sidney Kimmel Medical College.