Life at Jefferson

Celebrating the Class of 2021
Graduating students reflect on their time at Jefferson as they look ahead to bright futures.
Creativity Sparkles at Celebration of Innovation
Seven student projects stem from interdisciplinary collaborations across the University.
“Stop AAPI Hate” – A Plea from a Community in Grief
A faculty member shares how violence against Asian American and Pacific Islanders has impacted her as a Vietnamese-American, and actionable steps that we can all take to stand in solidarity.
One Year Later: The COVID-19 Pandemic
A look back at how students, faculty and staff banded together to face unimaginably unexpected challenges in the face of a public-health crisis.
LGBTQ+ Curriculum Gap Leads to New Training Program for Jefferson Faculty and Staff
Transdisciplinary research team creates program for Sexual and Gender Minority Education and Training.
Making Conversations About Mental Health Mainstream
A Jefferson medical student uses social media to create educational content about mental health and illness, breaking stigma and barriers to getting help.
Sidney Kimmel Medical College Students Celebrate Unique Match Day
In joyful virtual ceremony, members of ‘a special class’ learn where they complete their residencies.
Jefferson Propels Students to the Next Career Step
Undergrads achieve over 96% employment, grad school success rate.
Tips for Healthier Eating and Living
The coordinator of the University’s MS in Nutrition and Dietetic Practice program talks diet trends and healthier lifestyles.
‘Signs of Humanity’ Return to Life
Journal publishes a paper written by public health, medical students, alums and faculty that explores experiences of the unhoused.
New Group Within the College of Humanities and Sciences Aims to Help Students, Community
The Law and Society Honor Society, less than a year old, is already having an impact.