Celebrating Our Impact

Redefining the Future of Work

Founded in 1824 as Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University has utilized hands-on education and collaboration across disciplines to prepare students to become future professionals and improve lives around the world. Our distinctive and award-winning, 21st-century curriculum empowers us to continue to be an innovative force in higher education as we create our third century.

2/8 Training for Tomorrow

As education entrepreneurs, we develop truly novel, professional curricula that meet the demands of our community, healthcare systems and graduates well into the future. Under the leadership of University Interim President Dr. Susan Aldridge — an accomplished higher education leader, strategist and futurist — we're focused on preparing our students for the future of work by aligning our academic programs with urgent industry and human capital needs.

Training for Tomorrow A Forward-Thinking Merger

Thomas Jefferson University — a health sciences university founded as Jefferson Medical College in 1824 — and Philadelphia University — the nation’s first textile school founded in 1884 — came together in a historic merger in 2017. The combination created a national, professions-focused university providing education in architecture, business, design, engineering, fashion & textiles, health, nursing, medicine, science and social science.

University presidents Dr. Stephen Klasko (Thomas Jefferson) and Dr. Stephen Spinelli (Philadelphia) sign the merger agreement together in front of a step and repeat with both university logos.

Dr. Stephen Klasko, former president and CEO of Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health, and Dr. Stephen Spinelli, former president of Philadelphia University, sign the binding combination agreement. (Credit: Philadelphia Magazine)

"It’s the start of a revolution in how students are taught, in how we provide greater value in more customized offerings and in the recognition that design and health care are inextricably linked."

Dr. Stephen Klasko President and CEO of Thomas Jefferson University in 2017

"We’re thinking doctors who are designers, nurses who are managers, designers who are physician assistants, occupational therapists who are industrial designers or who are given education around an interdisciplinary approach."

Stephen Spinelli President of Philadelphia University in 2017

Professor Kim Mollo speaks with attendees during the Design Assistive Device Project presentation.

"This [Design Assistive Device Project] really hits on the purpose of the merger of Thomas Jefferson University and Philadelphia University. Through interpersonal and interdepartmental collaboration, students gain different perspectives and learn about each other."

Kim Mollo Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy

A Proven Success

The merger created a model for professions-focused education and prepared students for the realities of 21st century work. Within five years of implementation, the merger resulted in:

Increased enrollment and value
Expanded program options
Increased funded research
Enhanced rankings
96% job placement or graduate school success rate

Bringing Two Campuses Together

The Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University at dusk with the Jefferson Center City Campus in the foreground. — Thomas Jefferson University revolutionized health sciences for almost two centuries at its Center City campus (left), while Philadelphia University focused on fashion, graphic design and architecture in East Falls (right) for nearly the same amount of time.

Several students walk on the sidewalk through a grassy lawn in front of a gray building labeled the Lawrence N. Field DEC Center. — Thomas Jefferson University revolutionized health sciences for almost two centuries at its Center City campus (left), while Philadelphia University focused on fashion, graphic design and architecture in East Falls (right) for nearly the same amount of time.

3/8 Collaborating to Improve Quality of Life

Interdisciplinary education empowers students to think outside the box and work together to create solutions to life’s challenges. Jefferson students get hands-on experience completing work that improves lives, and they carry that compassion and drive into meaningful careers that make the world better for everyone.

For an industrial designer, it brings a higher level of awareness of the incredible number of people who try to improve the human condition. Designers tend to solve problems, but now they’re solving problems with other concepts.

Michael Leonard Academic Dean, School of Design & Engineering

Improving Quality of Life Annual Design Assistive Device Project

Jefferson’s annual Design Assistive Device Project groups occupational therapy and industrial design students together to design concepts for innovative solutions to improve everyday lives of community members. In 2023, 11 teams created new ways for senior citizens to achieve everyday tasks.

EasyDig

Three-foot-tall EasyDig attaches to a cordless drill to offer a pain-free way to dig holes while standing. Inspired by a 62-year-old woman who loved to garden but was struggling to bend or kneel, the device makes more strenuous gardening work possible without stressing the joints. The EasyDig team included Elijah Jones, Payton Cole, Austin Strzelczyk and Zachary Quain.

EZ Leader Dog Leash

When a 78-year-old woman suffered from limited hand use and an increased fall risk, students created the EZ Leader Dog Leash with an easy-release buckle so she could walk her dog. The student team included Kate Alonzo, Lauren Ettore, Serena Shim and J.D. Duran.

Roll and Go Basket

Driven to help a senior who couldn’t transport her gardening tools due to balance and arthritis issues, students created the Roll and Go Basket to easily transport items on the go.

All of the 2023 Design Assistive Device Project teams partnered with East Falls Village — a volunteer organization that helps community residents live happy, healthy lives at home — and UUH Outreach, which helps people ages 60 and older to live independent, high quality lives. The collaboration built meaningful relationships between the teams and their clients so the students could better understand their clients’ needs and create custom solutions to make their lives more enjoyable.

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A lifelong education is more than just a diploma on a piece of paper; it’s helping the students go into a field and create something that they’re passionate about and want to continue with for the rest of their life.

Our Philosophy Jenna Yorko, 2020 - Mechanical Engineering

Celebration of Innovation Accessibility and Sustainability for All

From green spaces to assistive devices, the Celebration of Innovation event recognizes products and procedures developed by Jefferson students and faculty to improve lives and the environment. Participants collaborate across disciplines to bring their forward-thinking projects to life and make the world a better place for everyone.

A collage of five different photos showing 2022 Celebration of Innovation participants standing with digital displays, posters and prototypes of their projects.

The 2022 Celebration of Innovation recognized the ingenuity and creativity of eight student and faculty projects designed to change lives and the environment for the better. Photo by ©Thomas Jefferson University Photography Services.

Grip N’ Go

With the goal of providing more independence for people in wheelchairs, Kanbar College of Design and Sidney Kimmel Medical College students teamed up to create a device to build confidence for patients when they transition from a wheelchair to a toilet. The team included Aaron Anderson, Sara Belko, Emily Furstenberg, Blake Rivas and Eva Varotsis.

Hemp-Reinforced Bioplastics

Inspired by their local Pennsylvania community of hemp farmers, a group of Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce students started using local hemp waste to reinforce traditional plastic and create an even more biodegradable material. This bio-based plastic has several injection molding and 3D printing applications, and will help local businesses reduce waste. Students included Ashley Clark, Gabriella Fioravanti, Lucia Gargano, Katherine Gortner, Lexi Patania and Maggie Riley.

Pediatric Hospital in Malawi

Students Emily Radomski and Jessica Radomski combined textiles and architecture to create a familiar, comforting space for patients and staff at a pediatric hospital in Malawi, Africa. Inspired by the region’s climate, the duo from the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce and the College of Architecture and the Built Environment utilized tropical prints throughout the interior and created several pleasant outdoor spaces.

Mimaki Design Competition

Natural elements, global warming and the power of the human imagination motivated design students to create sustainable, responsible clothing to help bring awareness to the impacts of climate change. Using methods like green printing and zero-waste designs, several of the pieces are made to be worn multiple ways and build confidence in the wearer. Designers include Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce students Malacia Clark-Nedd, Kinley Lingenfelter, Brianna MacFarland, Stanislava Norets, Stefauni Saldana, Mahdiya Trudeau-Williams and Meitong Yan.

Philadelphia 2050: Sustainable City of the Future

Challenged to create a city of the future with a focus on sustainability, efficiency and beauty, College of Architecture and the Built Environment students designed an environmentally friendly, financially feasible community with a high walkability score. Students included Nithin Cheluva Ranganath Mavinkere and Zayda Shavkatova.

WILL Project

To help people with fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva regain some independence, a team of students created various assistive devices. These devices address range-of-motion challenges caused by this rare disorder, which causes bone to replace muscle and connective tissue. Students include Kyndra Adams and Andrew Berger, College of Rehabilitation Sciences; Armando Ayala and Monique Chabot, College of Architecture and the Built Environment; and Justin Horst, Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce.

Celebration of Innovation

Every year, we continue to honor the pioneering, compassionate, collaborative spirit of our Jefferson community members by showcasing their talents and creativity at the Celebration of Innovation. Event proceeds provide scholarship support to keep helping our students make life-changing contributions as leaders and forward-thinkers around the world.

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A group of Health Design Lab participants pose with members of the Bressler Group, a design firm that specializes in medical devices, during a public prototype pitch event.

JeffSolves MedTech Program

The annual JeffSolves MedTech program pairs up second-year medical and industrial design students to utilize design thinking principles to create medical devices that solve healthcare challenges. The student teams collaborate with faculty and Jefferson Health leaders for up to a year to connect with patients and clinicians to understand their needs and meet them with empathy and efficiency. Each team creates a physical prototype that’s used in a pitch presentation as well as a clinical study.

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Conpono Collar — 1/5

One team created the Conpono Collar, a cervical collar to support weakened neck muscles in patients with Lou Gehrig’s disease and other neuromuscular conditions. The flexible collar allows patients to comfortably eat and do other daily activities while they wear it. The concept was created by Emily Marshall (medical student), Jennifer Hegelein (industrial design graduate student), Nia Robinson (industrial design undergraduate student) and Eshika Agarwal (medical student).
Soleia — 2/5

Team Soleia wanted to design a stable product to handle everyday activities for pediatric patients with leg length discrepancies and altered gaits. The adjustable shoe lifts add comfort while walking and are built to hold up over time. Team Soleia included Gigi Geary (industrial design graduate student), Katie Bormes (medical student), Jane Won (industrial design undergraduate student), Anusha Koka (medical student) and Zane Gouda (medical student).
Soleia Concept Sketches — 3/5

The team incorporated design elements from their actual shoes as well as neutral colors for the shoe lifts to accommodate various patient preferences and activities. The goal was to create interchangeable, adjustable lifts that allowed patients to maintain balance in any occasion.
TremEase — 4/5

Medical and design students joined forces to create TremEase, a cost-effective, weighted glove that helps patients suffering from benign essential tremor. Tailored to meet individual patient needs, the gloves combat rhythmic shaking in the hands to help wearers experience fluid movements while performing routine tasks. TremEase creators include Jenna Mandel (medical student), Justin Horst (industrial design graduate student), Fletcher Viders (medical student), Joseph Paladino (medical student) and Kayla Brockmeyer (medical student).
TremEase Prototype — 5/5

The TremEase team created a few different prototypes after narrowing down the designs from 50 drawings. The weighted gloves feature a breathable material and Velcro-like backing so patients can add weights wherever they need them most to dampen tremors. The low-profile design offers comfort and ease of use.

Creative Collaborations — 1/2

Driving Joy in Special Needs Kids

A team of transdisciplinary students collaborated to modify off-the-shelf-toys into unique ride-on cars to accommodate children with special needs and make toys more inclusive for kids.

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Creative Collaborations — 2/2

Learning New Skills at the Intersection of Health and Design

The Health Design Lab teaches students how improved design can enhance patient care, medical education and academic research in health care.

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Think Outside the Box

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4/8 Trailblazers

Jefferson students prepare for the future by honing their skills and applying them to their fields even before graduation. This experiential learning approach empowers students to forge new paths and innovate within their industries by connecting with their communities and environments to identify and fulfill unmet needs.

We used to go to higher ed and we learned in order to do something, and we did that thing for 30 or 40 years. Now, we’re going to do in order to learn.

Driving Change Heather E. McGowan, Pedagogical Consultant & Author

Trailblazer — 1/4

A Sustainable Approach to Textiles

Sivan Ilan, ’19 - M.S. in textile design, began using remediated yarn — made by naturally removing synthetic dyes on existing yarn — while in graduate school at Jefferson. Inspired by reducing demand for synthetics and utilizing the power of organisms in more creative applications, she continues to design sustainable, responsible textiles as a forward-thinking fashion designer and textile artist.

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Trailblazer — 2/4

Designing Dolls for Youth Development

Liana Richardson, ’17 - Kanbar College of Design, Engineering & Commerce, is helping close the technology gender gap as the leader of the design team for American Girl doll Courtney Moore, which was launched in partnership with nonprofit Girls Who Code to bolster girls’ interest in computer science or related fields.

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Trailblazer — 3/4

The Art of Medicine

Artist-physician Michael Natter, ’17 - Sidney Kimmel Medical College, illustrated his medical school class notes as full-fledged educational drawings with a sense of humor. He gained a social media following by posting his creations, which medical students credited for helping them pass their exams. He continues to educate as a clinical assistant professor and international speaker.

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Trailblazer — 4/4

Architecting Video Game Environments

Before Eli Tuttle ’06, became a senior environment artist for Sledgehammer Games, he was studying architecture at Jefferson. He recalls the camaraderie and growth he experienced as a student in the studio as a special time in his life. Today, he puts his architecture skills to work designing virtual worlds for major video games like the Call of Duty series.

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Trailblazers A Helping Hand for Musicians with Nerve Damage

Isaac Savinese and Joshua Skinner worked together to design the Arc SG, an assistive fretboard attachment that enables guitarists with peripheral nerve damage to play comfortably. The duo collaborated with two Jefferson occupational therapy students to ensure the device would help users maintain a natural hand position while playing to reduce pain.

Isaac Savinese sports a mustache while wearing a T-shirt and looking at the camera with two guitars hanging on the wall over his shoulder.

"We were passionate about creating a wearable device to help people with injuries, nerve damage or neuropathy more easily complete daily tasks."

Isaac Savinese ’22 - Industrial design

Preserving Musical Expression

Isaac Savinese and Joshua Skinner collaborated with musicians like David Hause to test out the Arc SG and ensure it maintained sound quality while effectively reducing pain.

"For many musicians, creating music is integral to their sense of self, and losing that ability can be a painful experience."

Joshua Skinner ‘23 - Industrial design

Planning for the Future

Winning the Core77 Design Awards’ Student Notable Health and Wellness Award for the Arc SG motivated Isaac Savinese and Joshua Skinner to progress with creating and testing a full-length device for the entire fretboard and bringing the Arc line to market.

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The Jefferson Institute of Bioprocessing building

The Jefferson Institute for Bioprocessing (JIB) The First and Only

specialized training and education institute for biopharmaceutical processing in North America to combine the National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training (NIBRT) curriculum with single-use processing equipment.

Mary Lynne Bercik, ’90 - Fashion design Training Today’s Students for Tomorrow’s Jobs

Mary Lynne Bercik helped found the Jefferson Institute for Bioprocessing (JIB), a specialized, hands-on education and training facility that offers workshops and certificates in biopharmaceutical processing. Meeting Dominic Carolan, CEO of gold standard NIBRT — a biopharmaceutical manufacturing research and training center in Dublin, Ireland — Mary was inspired to open a similar facility in the United States.

The Jefferson Institute for Bioprocessing (JIB) made its debut during a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony at Spring House Innovation Park in Lower Gwynedd, Pa., in May of 2019, less than three years after Mary Lynne Bercik brought her idea to Jefferson.
Designed to meet the growing demand for bioprocessing companies to evolve and compete, the 25,000-square-foot JIB facility offers a manufacturing space not typically seen in an academic setting to foster necessary knowledge, training and collaboration.
Dr. Ron Kander, founding dean of the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, says the merger of Philadelphia University and Thomas Jefferson University helped bring JIB to life. Mary Lynne Bercik felt it was the perfect time to bring her idea to Dr. Kander since the newly formed Jefferson University embodied a balanced legacy of science and health mixed with design, engineering and business to prepare students for the future of work.

5/8 Making Space for the Under-represented

Empathy, purpose and passion are at the heart of the Jefferson community, which is why we strive to create a welcoming, inclusive environment from our campuses to our healthcare facilities.

The spirit of Nexus Learning is one of inclusion, of minds with different perspectives coming together and sharing their insights and knowledge to create a new paradigm of what’s possible not just for them as students and professionals, but for those they serve. Everyone matters, everyone belongs and everyone deserves a seat at the table. We’re designing that seat now.

Wendy J. Ross, MD Assistant Professor and Director, Center for Autism & Neurodiversity

Did You Know? 1 in 44

children in the U.S. is diagnosed with autism. How can we create inclusive spaces for these patients?

Making Space Giving Neurodiverse Patients a Seat at the Table

Jefferson industrial design undergraduate students collaborated with Dr. Wendy Ross and her team at the Center for Autism & Neurodiversity to create a chair that would provide privacy, relieve stress and create a more relaxed experience for neurodiverse and anxious patients visiting the soon-to-be-opened Honickman Center.

In a room where pieces of paper with chair concept sketches cover one wall, one design team member sits in the chair prototype while two other team members stand above them.

A corner of a room where one wall is covered in pieces of paper depicting chair concept sketches while the chair prototype sits in front of the other wall.

Three design team members stand side-by-side while looking at a wall covered in chair concept sketches.

Three design team members sit at a large table covered in papers and laptops while drawing sketches together.

Gathering test results and feedback from focus groups at various touch points throughout the project is key to creating the perfect chair. Though Dr. Ross and team initially planned to create only one prototype, their efforts could expand to include around 100 chairs to help fill the needs of the Honickman Center.

I would love to create a more inclusive environment at the end of this. This is a very interesting project to think about from the perspective of universal design. It’s thinking about not just the typical everyday person, but really considering other people that don’t fit into specific molds. Everyone benefits from it.

Rachel Hannah Industrial design student

Making Space Listen In

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The Nexus Podcast

Across campuses and disciplines, the students, faculty, alumni, staff and community members that make up the Jefferson universe are all bound together by empathy and the inherent need to do good in this world.

Matt Dane Baker, D.H.Sc., Provost Paraphrased thoughts on Purpose & Passion

Under-represented Research

Dr. Hien Dang, a cancer researcher with the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center — Jefferson Health, is working in a lab.

Finding Treatments for the Socially Disadvantaged

Dr. Hien Dang, a researcher with the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center — Jefferson Health, hopes to discover viable treatment options for liver cancer, which is more common in Hispanic, Black and Asian Pacific Islander populations. Her efforts earned a Cancer Moonshot award, which provides funding for early-career researchers studying cancers that impact socially disadvantaged people.

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6/8 Breaking the Mold for the Next Generation

With more than 200 years in existence, the Jefferson community has what it takes to evolve and thrive through changing times. We look to the future and prepare today’s students to be leaders of tomorrow in everything that we do. From adapting to designing for clients during the pandemic to challenging stereotypes and conducting groundbreaking studies on the rapidly expanding hemp and cannabis markets, Jefferson remains on the cutting edge of research and programs that empower students to forge their own paths and become pioneers of their field.

FASHION + TECHNOLOGY

A rendering depicts two bodies from the neck down wearing virtual designs including wrap skirts with foliage print and white, flowy shirts.

Sustaining Fashion Through Challenging Times

Virtually every industry was forced to operate remotely when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and the fashion world was no exception. Jefferson’s 3D Virtual Fashion Design course students adapted and evolved by using a new software inspired by the gaming industry to create virtual looks for people all over the world. Customers could buy the rights to these designs as non-fungible tokens (NFTs) or designers could utilize the software to create realistic collections, minimizing cost and materials associated with development, shipping and traveling fashion shows. Additionally, this digital collaboration made shopping more convenient, affordable and ethical for consumers.

We’re developing the future fashion leaders who are innovative and forward thinking. They will change the game. Our program has been built on a willingness to explore fashion beyond just making clothes. How can we incorporate fashion and technology?

Farai Simoyi Director of Jefferson’s Fashion Design program

FASHION + TECHNOLOGY Fashion Fantasy

During the 3D Virtual Fashion Design Course, 16 students showcased a whole garment that they created in 3D. The experience taught them to become experts in the technology and equipped them with the skills they needed to create more sustainable, efficient designs. (Images courtesy of CLO Virtual Fashion)

A collage of three renderings showcasing various virtual fashion designs, including shiny gold pants and a flowy gold top on the left, jeans with a black hoodie and tan jacket in the middle and blue shorts with a light blue hoodie on the right.

Jefferson student Arthur Hall sits behind a sewing machine while wearing a surgical mask, blue fleece jacket and khaki pants.

A side-by-side of two renderings depicts a denim dress with a black belt on the left and an olive sweater on a hanger on the right.

Jefferson student Hannah Holton sits at a desk working on a tablet and laptop while wearing a white shirt and striped pants.

This forward-thinking course is one of only a handful of virtual design courses offered in higher education, giving Jefferson students an advantage over the competition. Students said the class added value to their degree, made them more desirable as potential employees and helped prepare them to be innovators in the future of fashion design.

Pieces of a cannabis plant sit on a shiny black surface with glass beakers full of green liquid in the background.

Did You Know? $169 billion+

Cannabis global market estimated growth, from $28.266 billion in 2021 to $197.74 billion in 2028.

Breaking the Mold Planting Change

The hemp and cannabis industries offer numerous, marketable opportunities for Jefferson students and graduates alike. With the formation of new cannabis programs and increased hemp research that doesn’t exist anywhere else, Jefferson is breaking the stigma around these fields and paving the way for future generations to lead this thriving job market.

A close up of a long slender piece of hemp filament being held between fingers.

A Jefferson student holds a hemp-reinforced plastic filament. Every part of the hemp plant can be used to make a variety of items, from dietary supplements to insulation to paint. (Photo/courtesy Kyle Hall)

A common misconception is that hemp and cannabis are the same. Previously classified as a schedule 1 drug, industrial hemp is now treated as a crop in the United States. Every single piece of the plant gets put to use. The roots, leaves, and flowers are used for compost and medicine, while the nuts can act as ingredients for dairy products, baked goods, granola and protein powder. Fiber can be made into textiles, insulation and rope. The oil can be used in dietary supplements, body care products, fuel and paint. The hurd (or woody part) can make paper, compost and fiberboard. The seed cake (remains after the hemp oil is pressed out) can be made into flour, beer and animal feed.

Seth Michael Martin wears a lab coat, safety glasses and gloves while examining a liquid sample in a lab.

Realizing the Potential of Cannabis

Seth Michael Martin saw how cannabis products improved the quality of life for his friend who was bedridden with hepatitis C and a compromised immune system. Driven to learn more, Seth became the first graduate of Jefferson’s medical cannabis science and business program in 2021. Now, he researches and improves cannabis extraction processes as an assistant manufacturing manager at Trulieve.

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Some people also think because hemp is an agricultural product being processed that it’s somehow a ‘dirty job.’ This is modern manufacturing at its best.

Dr. Ron Kander Dean of the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering & Commerce

Modern Manufacturing is Hemp

The global industrial hemp market will more than triple from $3.61 billion in 2020 to $12.01 billion by 2028. In order to meet this growing need, Jefferson is increasing its hemp research for both students and faculty.

10-15 feet

max plant height, which the dense crop reaches quickly so farmers can grow more hemp per acre than any other crop

100 days

crop growth duration, making hemp the perfect rotational crop for growing in between other plant seasons

Virtually 0

pesticides, water and/or fertilizer required, allowing the plant to grow organically and regenerate

Planting Change

Isabella Siravo stands outside on a sunny day surrounded by hemp plants while smiling at the camera.

A Blooming Career in CBD

Isabella Siravo began as a fashion and merchandising student and now manages strategic operations for sales and manufacturing at Ananda Health, a hemp-derived CBD products manufacturer. Ananda Health has conducted $40 million worth of research studies on CBD uses to relieve pain and anxiety, help achieve healthy sleep and reduce opioid use.

The demand is driving the need to consistently innovate and create better supply, from a seed in the ground, to a brick-and-mortar building. How can we do this more efficiently, effectively and reliably…we cover every avenue of the cannabis industry to prepare that next generation of the workforce.

Dr. Brooke Worster Director of Jefferson's MS in Medical Cannabis Sciences & Business Program

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Today, Jefferson has garnered national and international recognition, and stands as a window into what education will look like in the future. Our curriculum and approach to education continue to prioritize hands-on learning to provide students with a competitive advantage in the rapidly changing world of tomorrow. Roughly 96% of our undergraduates secure jobs or go on to graduate school.

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