The Inauguration of Susan C. Aldridge, PhD
The Jefferson Board of Trustees and Chief Executive Officer, Joseph G. Cacchione, MD are pleased to announce the inauguration of Susan C. Aldridge, PhD as the seventh president of Thomas Jefferson University.
Dr. Aldridge Outlines Plan for University's Future
In an Oct. 9 Inauguration ceremony at Philadelphia’s Kimmel Center, Jefferson CEO Dr. Joseph Cacchione formally installed Dr. Susan C. Aldridge as Thomas Jefferson University’s seventh president on a historic day steeped in pageantry, pride, and promise. Aldridge outlined her seven-point plan for the future, saying, “With your support, I’m committed to helping us reach—and exceed—our greatest expectations for the century ahead.”
Inauguration Livestream Replay Video
Rewatch the livestream footage of the inauguration of Susan C. Aldridge, PhD as the seventh president of Thomas Jefferson University. The inauguration took place on October 9, 2024 at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia, PA.
How Jefferson is Redefining Possible
This is Thomas Jefferson University. To redefine possible, we dare to ask 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 prepare students to drive progress and growth in their fields – architecture, business, design, engineering, fashion & textiles, health, medicine, nursing, science, and social science. We are a model for 21st-century research and discovery and for professions-focused higher education that provides our students with limitless opportunities.
Meet President Aldridge
Susan C. Aldridge, PhD, president of Thomas Jefferson University, is an accomplished higher education leader, strategist and thought leader.
Congratulations, Dr. Aldridge
Here is a sample of some of the congratulatory messages Dr. Aldridge received on the occasion of her installment as Thomas Jefferson University President.
Inauguration Event Highlights
President Aldridge News & Features
- Susan C. Aldridge, PhD, to be Formally Installed as University President on Oct. 9 (Thomas Jefferson University News post)
- Dr. Susan Aldridge Sets Her Sights on Jefferson's Third Century (Thomas Jefferson University News post)
- Thomas Jefferson University elevates its interim president to permanent post (Philadelphia Inquirer)
- Thomas Jefferson University names Susan Aldridge permanent president (Philadelphia Business Journal)
- Transitions: New Presidents Named at Thomas Jefferson University (The Chronicle of Higher Education)
- Susan C. Aldridge, PhD, Appointed President of Thomas Jefferson University (Thomas Jefferson University Press Release)
- Engaged, Determined and Curious, Dr. Susan Aldridge Begins Her Tenure as Interim University President (Thomas Jefferson University News post)
- 10 Ways Thomas Jefferson University Has Impacted Society Through Innovation (Thomas Jefferson University News post)
- Pursuing A New Century of Innovation and Impact (Thomas Jefferson University News post)
- Thomas Jefferson University Celebrates Two Centuries of Redefining Higher Education (Thomas Jefferson University News post)
Jefferson 200
Creating Our Third Century
For 200 years, Jefferson faculty, staff, students and alumni have been in perpetual motion — forever transforming the worlds we touch — by seeing things others can’t, reimagining things others won’t and doing things others don’t. Explore the stories of our healers, builders, creators and researchers, and discover how we’re impacting the world around us.
Jefferson Bicentennial Ball
In 2024, Jefferson will celebrate its bicentennial year. Help us create our third century on October 26,2024.