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University News Jefferson Climbs in 2026 U.S. News & World Report Rankings
Thomas Jefferson University has jumped several spots in the latest U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Colleges rankings — four places in the overall national universities category and 26 spots in the social mobility category. “We have many success stories to tell,” says University President Dr. Susan Aldridge. “The rankings validate the success we’ve had in the past year, including our record enrollment, national recognition for our research and new academic programs.”
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Our Philadelphia campuses are tradition-breakers and beautiful places to learn. We cross the city and the suburbs. From our vibrant Center City campus to our East Falls grounds and beyond, each location offers a unique learning environment.
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New Programs Four Innovative Programs Launched
At the intersection of Artificial Intelligence, Health Data Analytics and Business Analytics, these programs — MS in Business Analytics, MS in Data Analytics, MS in Computational Biology & Medicine and Artificial Intelligence in Health Analytics Leadership Advanced Practice Certificate — aim to equip students with critical skills in an evolving job market.
Research SKMC Launches Center to Accelerate Patient Care Discoveries
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University has established the Clinical and Translational Sciences Center (CTSC) to speed the translation of scientific discoveries into life-changing treatments and healthcare innovations.
College of Rehabilitation Sciences Listening Across Disciplines
Researcher and an Assistant Professor of Speech-Language Pathology, Imani Evans, PhD, shares how collaboration and sociocultural identity are foundational to the work that speech-language pathologists do in schools everywhere.
Kanbar College of Design, Engineering & Commerce Industrial Designer Tackles Stress, Burnout and Accessibility
For Rob Melville, good design means rethinking what healthcare spaces can be. "I’m just starting to explore how we can design better restorative spaces to help provide better opportunities for self-care and resilience," says Melville.
College of Pharmacy Class of '29, New Dean Welcomed at White Coat
Oct. 10 marked a particularly special day on the Jefferson College of Pharmacy calendar. Around Philadelphia, pharmacy students promoted the field through community service initiatives, and the College officially welcomed its new dean and the Class of 2029 at its White Coat Ceremony.
Two Centuries and Counting Redefine Possible
Asking tough questions isn’t enough—we need to answer them. Focusing on our craft to drive progress and growth in architecture, business, design, engineering, fashion & textiles, health, medicine, nursing, science and social science, we find innovative solutions and redefine possible.
Research Magazine 2025
Explore our annual Research magazine to see how Jefferson faculty and students are redefining possible through bold ideas and real-world impact. Download the full issue — which includes our "When Less is More: How Cutting Calories Could Transform Cancer Treatment" cover story, features on improving racial disparities in cancer, a "radical change in academic research" and much more — and view the magazine site via the link below.
What's New 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.