Kaylie Siwy, an alum from Jefferson’s BS in Interior Design program, grew up in East Greenville, Pennsylvania, and took a leap after graduation. She moved across the country to Oregon, where a connection made by her professor led to her first role at ZGF Architects. Today she helps create people-centered, sustainable spaces at a firm whose work spans healthcare, workplace, higher education, aviation and civic projects.

How the College of Architecture, Design and Engineering prepares students to become entrepreneurs. 

The University also soars in the latest Niche Best Colleges in America rankings. 

How a Jefferson researcher is using computer simulations to improve products millions rely on every day. 

Nearly 1,000 undergraduates begin their next chapter.

Finance, construction management, psychology, fashion, textile, biochemistry, and pre-med majors share the valuable real-world experience they gained.

Corin Gearhart graduated from Jefferson (PhilaU) with a degree in Graphic Design Communication (now known as the BS in Graphic Design & Visual Communication degree) and a minor in Psychology. She is now Marketing Manager at Precis Engineering + Architecture.

This year, the College of Architecture, Design & Engineering introduced a campus chapter of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), established in fall 2025. Thomas Jefferson University's (TJU) SWE is a student-run group dedicated to empowering women to succeed and advance in engineering and related disciplines, while promoting engineering as a positive force for improving society. 

Henry is pursuing an MS in Real Estate Development at Jefferson.