Jefferson is rewriting the rules and resetting the odds. We are changing higher education to provide our students with unparalleled value. Jefferson is a model professional university born out of a unique merger of Philadelphia University and Thomas Jefferson University. Through our distinctive and award-winning 21st-century curriculum, we are preparing students with the skills they need to succeed and lead now and in the future of work. At Jefferson, we are helping you to redefine whats humanly possible.

We are a university with preeminence in transdisciplinary, experiential professional education, research and discovery, delivering exceptional value for 21st century students with excellence in architecture, business, design, engineering, fashion & textiles, health, science and social science infused with liberal arts.

Jefferson holds itself accountable, at every level of the organization, to nurture an environment of inclusion and respect, by valuing the uniqueness of every individual, celebrating and reflecting the rich diversity of its communities, and taking meaningful action to cultivate an environment of fairness, belonging & opportunity.

From Jefferson Medical College to Sidney Kimmel MedicalCollege,and Philadelphia Textile School to Philadelphia University we have a rich legacy. In fact, through unifying two widely acclaimed and highly honored legacies of innovation, education, research and professional excellence weve surpassed 300 years of combined history.

Thomas Jefferson University was founded in 1824 as Jefferson Medical College, and Philadelphia University was founded in 1884 as the Philadelphia Textile School. Both were ahead of their time and focused on the importance of experiential learning. The new Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) was established on July 1,2017as a result of the merger of our two respected universities.

As an institution, we are united, and we are clear: The suffering of anyone in our community injures us all. Racism is unacceptable. We stand together against racial oppression and injustice. The deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Tony McDade, Sean Reed and Breonna Taylor, and the harassment of people of color, are devastating failures of our society.

At Jefferson, our students cross-disciplines to discover new possibilities, and work with expert faculty who know just what it takes to break the mold. By combining two Universities forged from excellence, were propelled into a new era of education one where we redefine what exists, and all that can be.

The Office of Community Service Learning is committed to connecting student volunteers with community partners, hosting service-learning days and fundraising events, and helping every student help those less fortunate.

Thomas Jefferson Universitys Provost, Mark Tykocinski, MD, is central to Jeffersons multifaceted mission, with responsibility for the overall performance of Jeffersons academic programs, support programs for personnel and students, and the management of our research in addition to other initiatives that will continue to transform the way we deliver interprofessional education.

Our president, provost and administrative team are born leaders. Outside of their work guiding and supporting the Jefferson student body and staff, they are experts in the fields of innovation, education, healthcare, finance and global initiatives.

Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson University Hospitals are partners in educating the professionals of tomorrow in a variety of disciplines, providing excellent clinical and compassionate care for our patients in the Philadelphia region, and discovering new knowledge that will define the future.

As Philadelphias second largest employer, we are over 42,000 people strong - reimagining health, education and discovery to create unparalleled value. With 10 colleges, four schools, 18 hospitals, and a rich history that spans nearly 200 years, we are deeply committed to the communities we serve and to improving lives.

PHILADELPHIAThe winners of Fast Companys 2022 World Changing Ideas Awards were announced yesterday, honoring clean technology, brave new designs for cities and buildings, and other creative works that are supporting the growth of positive social innovation, tackling social inequality, climate change, and public health crises. A Philadelphia-based innovative and inspirational clinical trial called Cortimo, led by Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health, was honored in the World Changing Ideas health category.

At only 39 years old, Aaron Ulland suffered a stroke without any warning. He spent the next two years working to regain the ability to walk and speak. But his left arm remained weak, mostly unusable. Then, Aaron enrolled in the Cortimo trial at Thomas Jefferson University/Jefferson Health, the first clinical trial of its kind to test whether implanted brain electrodes could help someone with this common type of stroke control a motorized brace to improve mobility in his disabled arm with his thoughts.

With the help of artificial intelligence algorithms that interpreted his brain signals, Aaron was able to learn to control the brace and show that its possible for patients like him to benefit from brain-controlled motorized braces.Jefferson researchers are now on a mission to expand this pioneering research and refine the technology so one day more stroke patients can use a device to restore mobility. The Cortimo trial is spurring further studies that could one day lead to life-changing mobility for hundreds of thousands of stroke patients.

Now in its sixth year, the World Changing Ideas Awards showcase 39 winners, 350 finalists, and more than 600 honorable mentions with climate, social justice, and AI and data among the most popular categories. A panel of eminent Fast Company editors and reporters selected winners and finalists from a pool of more than 2,997 entries across transportation, education, food, politics, technology, health, social justice, and more. In addition, several new categories have been added this year including climate, nature, water, and workplace. The 2022 awards feature entries from across the globe, from Switzerland to Hong Kong to Australia.

I am honored that Jefferson 's Cortimo trial is recognized as a World Changing Idea, said Dr. Bruce A. Meyer, President of Jefferson Health and Senior Executive Vice President of Thomas Jefferson University. This study brings new hope for stroke recovery and none of it would be possible without Aaron Ulland, a pioneer patient who committed months of his life to help other stroke patients like him.'

PHILADELPHIAThomas Jefferson University announced this week thatBilly Oglesby, PhD, MBA, MSPH, FACHE has been appointed Dean of the College of Population Health. Dr. Oglesby, who joined the University in 2016, has served as interim dean since 2019.

Dr. Mark L. TykocinskiExecutive Vice President and Provost of the Universitysays Dr. Oglesby will focus on program growth, evaluation and reputation; enrollment management; faculty development and oversight; research expansion; alumni engagement, and student support services.

He will further his work with key leaders across the Jefferson enterprise and with stakeholders locally, nationally, and globally to develop new academic initiatives that promote healthcare quality and patient safety, improve operational effectiveness and efficiency, and advance public and population health, with a global perspective, said Dr. Tykocinski.