Very demure, very mindful, very cutesy.

Congrats to the Physician Assistant Studies Class of 2024! On Aug. 9, Jefferson honored 118 students at the program’s completion ceremony in the Gallagher Center. The Class of 2024 logged approximately 189,000 clinical hours and participated in over 150,000 patient encounters.

Surrounded by faculty, staff and Phil the Ram, over 830 new students from 23 states and 18 countries kicked off their Jefferson journey at Convocation last Thursday. Here’s to exciting beginnings for our new Rams! 🐏 Read more and see the photos: bit.ly/4dubLIF

A big thanks to our 260 new students who volunteered 680 hours at 17 sites for Ramily Day of Service! You made a huge impact working with organizations like @salarmyphilly, Center in the Park and Share Food Program. 💙 Be sure to log your service hours here: bit.ly/4c8M1zS

👋 Meet Sarah Blum, Jefferson alumna and speech-language pathologist at Magee Rehabilitation - Jefferson Health. She credits Jefferson’s resources and networking for her success. “Take advantage of all opportunities and build your professional community,” Blum says. Read more: bit.ly/3Mfgou7

🎉 Join us at the Bicentennial Ball on Oct. 26 to celebrate 200 years of Jefferson! Enjoy food, entertainment and festivities. #Jefferson200 🎟️ We’re also giving away two pairs of tickets! Enter on our Instagram: bit.ly/3Mfgou7 👉 Register here: bit.ly/3yNfjqm

👏 Congrats to the 45 students of the Center City Physician Assistant Studies Class of 2025 on completing your didactic education and receiving your short white coats! Best of luck with your clinical rotations.

Congrats to Jefferson’s Jacquelyn O’Rourke-Fulford on being named an AACN Jonas Scholar! The doctor of nursing practice student will help enhance the education of future nurse leaders with her focus on mental health simulations. 👉 Read more: bit.ly/4dC2zCa

Congrats to med student Joel Sacris! He was selected for the NFL Diversity in Sports Medicine Pipeline Initiative with the @NYJets. The program provides invaluable experience in sports medicine by working closely with NFL medical staff. 🏈 Read more: bit.ly/3YZC84Q

Proud to share the Sterling Legacy Fund’s $10,000 gift to support Jefferson’s Nursing STEP-UP and STEP-UP Medicine programs! This partnership will help underrepresented students with vital resources and mentorship for successful careers in STEM and healthcare. 🔬

A new Jefferson Research study reveals widespread drug contamination on U.S. currency. Their findings could change how we track and respond to drug trends. 🔬 Read more: bit.ly/4g4tOqi

With the Paralympic Games underway, meet Dr. Michelle Konkoly—a former patient and now resident at Magee Rehabilitation - Jefferson Health. The Jefferson med school grad won two gold medals at the 2016 Paralympics. 🏅She shares her inspiring journey with CBS Philadelphia: cbsn.ws/3AHvuG4

🚨Attention East Falls Campus Students: Join us for the Career Fair at the Gallagher Center on Sept. 26 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Over 60 employers will attend. All majors welcome! Click to learn more, search the list of employers and register: bit.ly/4dZUEhK

August’s @ResearchatJeff roundup investigates how brain metabolism impacts ALS, stigma’s effect on Asian Americans with hepatitis B, and RNA breakthroughs in tuberculosis treatment. 🔬 Read more on The Nexus: bit.ly/3Xo6pZG

Meet Bryant Greene, School of Business alumnus and Kanbar’s new Advancement Council chair. His great-grandmother’s wisdom serves as inspiration: “You never know who’s going to give you your last cup of water, so you’ve got to be kind.” 👉 Read more: bit.ly/479Kf0Q

Happy Labor Day to our amazing team, including those with 25-plus years at Jefferson! Your dedication is truly appreciated. Thanks to all our employees for helping us continue our mission of improving lives. #Jefferson200

👋 Meet Abby Cabrera, Population Health alumna recently honored with UCSF’s Founders Day Award for Public Service! Abby uses her Jefferson education as associate director of research and community engagement at UC San Francisco. Read more: bit.ly/3zBMXiS

Help us create Jefferson’s first official anthem! As we celebrate 200 years, we’re calling on faculty, staff, students and alumni to showcase your songwriting talents. Submit your entry by Oct. 11. #Jefferson200 🎼 Enter here: bit.ly/4cYRZ6W

The combination with Lehigh Valley Health Network will allow the University to provide more clinical placements and opportunities for students, Dr. Susan Aldridge says.

On The Nexus, University President Dr. Susan Aldridge reflects on her transformative first year, Jefferson’s Bicentennial and the University’s unique spirit. #Jefferson200 👉 Read more: bit.ly/3zf7MRa