24 Remarkable Jefferson 2024 Moments

What a year! Along with covering Jefferson’s bicentennial, we featured countless articles on the successes and milestones of University students, faculty, staff, alumni and leadership. Read below for the 24 stories that defined 2024.

Jefferson’s Year-Long Bicentennial Celebration Culminates With Time Capsule Dedication Ceremony
#Jefferson200 featured a full slate of events, community service projects and partnerships to mark the enterprise’s 200th anniversary and will be preserved for Jeffersonians to see in 50 years.

Dr. Susan Aldridge Outlines Seven-Point Plan for University’s Future
Jefferson president and bicentennial celebrated at inauguration ceremony.

Inspiring the Next Generation of Physicians: Black Men in White Coats
A new student organization at Sidney Kimmel Medical College aims to improve health outcomes and inspire future Black physicians. Watch more on CBS News Philadelphia.

How a Textile Product Science Alumna Stepped Into a Career in Nike Footwear
Real-world learning helped grad Devon Willard land her dream job as a material developer.

Emergency and Disaster Management Program Prepares Students to Think Critically and Act Decisively
In a constantly evolving field, Jefferson grads are poised to help people during their most difficult moments.

Designing Palate and Palette: Jefferson’s Culinary Odyssey Through Cross-disciplinary Creativity
Students blend the worlds of interior and visual communication design, crafting a cultural experience at restaurants in Philadelphia’s heart.

Reflection and Excitement at Match Day
After four years of hard work, students from the Sidney Kimmel Medical College Class of 2024 find out where they will complete their residencies. Plus, watch this story on CBS News Philadelphia about med students running the NYC marathon to support research for children with brain tumors.

Making Multimedia Communication More Inclusive
Dr. Valerie Hanson, professor of writing and rhetoric, dives beyond the surface of written language and visual media to get messages across.

Celebrating the Class of 2024
With bright futures, graduating students reflect on their time at Jefferson.

College of Pharmacy Match Rate Places University in Top 10% Nationally
The majority of the Class of 2024 will pursue residencies and fellowships. Plus, the University welcomed the College of Pharmacy Class of 2028 in a white coat ceremony.

Mechanical Engineering Capstones Address Real-World Problems
Student projects work to improve crosswalk safety and explore sustainable filtration systems for microplastics and lead.

Finding Calm in Ocean Waves and Galaxies
Researchers explore whether an immersive environment of calming imagery and sound can reduce stress.

Inspired to Lead and Make Positive Change, Students Begin Med School Journey
At a special ceremony, 277 Sidney Kimmel Medical College students don their white coats. Also, read on WHYY how Jefferson was among the first programs in Philly to distribute Narcan to all incoming medical students.

Period Poverty in Philadelphia and What We’re Doing About It
Population Health’s Dr. Allison Casola works to understand the influence of menstruation on women to remove the stigma surrounding menstrual health and wellness.

Jefferson Students Prepared for Next Career Step
The University’s First Destination Report shows undergraduates achieve a 97% employment and grad school success rate.

Nursing Student Serves Country and Patients
A love of caring for others brought Ana Brunal to Jefferson.

Watch: The 2024 Fashion Design Film
The annual fashion design event took on special significance with a class that weathered the COVID-19 pandemic. See more on Fox29.

Life Experience Fuels Jefferson Business Grad to Pull Others Out of Poverty
As the first Black CEO of the Albany Housing Authority, Dr. William Myles supports thousands in public housing.

Podcast: Meet the New-and-Improved Phil the Ram
Jefferson’s mascot returns to action with a bionic horn (and a mohawk). Read more in the Philadelphia Inquirer.

How the University Helped Bring Immersive Art and Neurodiverse-Friendly Seating to the Honickman Center
Students and faculty team up to make the patient experience more soothing at the state-of-the-art facility. Watch more on CBS News Philadelphia.