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Feature New Leader for a New Century
The October 9, 2024 inauguration at Philadelphia’s Kimmel Center featured Aldridge outlining her seven-point plan for the future, a stunning performance by soprano Beautiful Sheriff, and numerous greetings of the new president.
Fashion's Fairy Godmother
While many brides dream of walking down the aisle in a traditional white dress, fashion designer Madison Chamberlain ’17 has thrown open the window to let in the light from a dazzling rainbow of colors, fantastic array of fabrics and textures, and imaginative, inspired design, empowering nontraditional brides to dare to dream of a magical wedding featuring glorious, customized, one-of-a-kind gowns and veils.
TIME MACHINE Jefferson's Bicentennial Time Capsule
Imagine stepping into the year 2074: Cities hum with a symphony of innovation and imagination. Fusion-powered buildings stretch skyward, their design inspired by nature’s fractals. Laboratories brim with breakthroughs in quantum computing and regenerative medicine.
From the Washington Ballet to Wimbledon
For 1994 Thomas Jefferson University master of science in physical therapy graduates Miriam Graham and Reshma Rathod, meeting on the first day of orientation was the beginning of a beautiful friendship and business partnership that spans three decades—and is still going strong.
More From This Issue
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The Love Train
This year’s Homecoming festivities will hold a special meaning for married alumni Sandy and Tadd Schwab as they celebrate Tadd’s 50th reunion with classmates from the Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science, the place where they first met and started their lives together.
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Diploma School of Nurses
The Thomas Jefferson University Diploma School of Nursing began in 1891; its first class graduated with 13 students. The rigorous three-year curriculum focused on traditional vocational training for young women seeking to enter the profession. In 1973, the program admitted its first male student. The last diploma nurse class graduated in 1982, when the college transitioned to a baccalaureate program.
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Nick Oliver '12
For Master of Construction Management graduate Nick Oliver ’12, Jefferson was part of his life years before his studies began.
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Alumni Impact
Philadelphia Textile Institute alumnus John S. Thackrah ’53 hails from a long line of Jeffersonians whose legacies have been interwoven through the fabric of the textile industry for generations.
News Life Experience Fuels Jefferson Business Grad to Pull Others Out of Poverty
When working on his thesis on transitioning people out of public housing, Dr. William Myles spoke with a perhaps surprising expert: his mother.
From the Nexus
Industrial Design Grad Sets the Creative Vision for Adidas Basketball
For industrial design alumnus Nathan VanHook, the seeds of collaborating with the likes of Virgil Abloh, Salehe Bembury, Hiroshi Fujiwara, Pharrell Williams and Travis Scott began at the University’s Smith House. The clubhouse for industrial design students served as a den of creativity where he and his classmates would tinker, build and share ideas.
Alumna Illustrated Whimsical Amazon Kids Gift Book
Nursing Student Serves Country & Patients
School of Business Alumni Embrace the Entrepreneurial Spirit
Ram Roundup
Corey Goff Steps Up to Lead Jefferson Athletics into a New Era
With experience under his belt, newly minted Assistant Vice President for Athletics at Jefferson, Corey Goff, knows what it takes to guide student-athletes every step of the way. He's bringing fresh energy and a clear vision to Jefferson, one focused on building well-rounded athletes who excel both on and off the field.
Class Notes
Lindsay Cogan, Fashion Design '19
Lindsay Cogan, Fashion Design, got married in May 2024 at Love Park in Philadelphia. She also started a new job in New York City as the designer for RBX Men's Activewear and Crossover Culture.
Kourtney Snigar, Athletic Training '22
Kourtney Snigar, Athletic Training, started her career in traditional athletic training in a local high school in Syracuse, New York. She is now working in the industrial setting with a utility company.
Jazmine Riley, Nursing ’24
Jazmine Riley, Nursing, is currently a NeuroICU nurse at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan, New York.
Share your story!
Where have you been? What have you been up to? Tell us what’s new—jobs, weddings, moves across the country. Share your story with fellow alumni by submitting a Class Note for an upcoming issue of Jefferson Innovator.
Our Leadership
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Jefferson's Bicentennial Ball
Dr. Susan Aldridge's leadership emphasizes student engagement, industry relevance, and global perspectives, underscoring Jefferson's commitment to educational excellence.
