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Jefferson Rises in U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings
Jefferson’s jump in the rankings is the largest among private institutions and the fourth highest overall among National Universities. The University’s Peer Assessment Score also improved. “Increases of that magnitude are both significant and rare,” says University President Dr. Mark L. Tykocinski of the Peer Assessment Score. “They reflect the significance of our strategic plan goals, the pioneering quality of Jefferson’s academic and research programs, and our ongoing efforts to build the University’s nationwide visibility.”
22 Memorable University Moments
From student, faculty and alumni successes to groundbreaking research, we’ve experienced quite a memorable 2022. Here, we recap the year with 22 special moments.
The Success of an Historic Merger
In 2017, two esteemed universities came together to create a model for professional education and prepare students for the future of work — Thomas Jefferson University and Philadelphia University. Demonstrated successes since include increased enrollment, better value, increased funded research, enhanced rankings, and an impressive 97% job or graduate school success rate.
JeffSolves Brings Medicine and Design Together to Improve Patient Care
Since its inception in 2016, the JeffSolves MedTech program has paired Kanbar College of Design, Engineering & Commerce and Sidney Kimmel Medical College students to develop innovative solutions to healthcare problems. In 2022, for the first time, multidisciplinary student teams partnered directly with Jefferson Health nursing departments to identify — and help fix — issues these frontline workers face.
Dare to Ask, Dare to Answer
To redefine humanly possible, we dare to ask the bold questions. But asking tough questions isn’t enough–we need to answer them. By converging people, ideas and perspectives, we find innovative solutions for real-world problems. We focus on our craft to drive progress and growth in architecture, business, design, engineering, fashion & textiles, health, medicine, nursing, science and social science.
Pharmacy Students Pivot to Today’s Health Crises, Including the Pandemic and Opioids
When the pandemic hit in 2020, many Jefferson programs made adjustments to allow students to aid in relief efforts. Among them was the Jefferson College of Pharmacy doctor of pharmacy program.
Creating Better Healthcare Facilities with Sustainable Design
Design of a space can measurably improve patient outcomes, staff morale and visitor experience; research has linked the absence of windows in critical or intensive care with high rates of anxiety, depression and delirium relative to rates for similar units with windows. Director of the MS in Sustainable Design Program, Robert Fryer, MA, sees wellness and sustainability as inextricably linked.
Fashion Students’ Collections Shine at New York Fashion Week
Two Jefferson fashion design students were invited to showcase their work at the Designers’ Premier show as part of New York Fashion Week in February.
