The Inauguration of Susan C. Aldridge, PhD
The Jefferson Board of Trustees and Chief Executive Officer, Joseph G. Cacchione, MD are pleased to announce the inauguration of Susan C. Aldridge, PhD as the seventh president of Thomas Jefferson University.
Location and Time
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
Marian Anderson Hall
300 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
October 9, 2024; 4 p.m.
Parking Information
Kimmel Center Garage
300 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, Pa 19102
Avenue of the Arts Garage
1501 Spruce Street
The Bellevue Garage
220 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Hotel Information
The Bellevue Hotel Philadelphia
200 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Cambria Hotel Philadelphia
219 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Double Tree by Hilton Hotel
237 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
If you are not able to be with us in person, a live stream link will be posted here in the days before the installation ceremony.
For more information about the Presidential Inauguration please contact inauguration@jefferson.edu
For more information about things to do in Philadelphia during your stay, go to visitphilly.com
Meet President Aldridge
Susan C. Aldridge, PhD, president of Thomas Jefferson University, is an accomplished higher education leader, strategist and thought leader.
President Aldridge News and Messages
- Dr. Susan Aldridge Sets Her Sights on Jefferson's Third Century (Thomas Jefferson University News post)
- Thomas Jefferson University elevates its interim president to permanent post (Philadelphia Inquirer)
- Thomas Jefferson University names Susan Aldridge permanent president (Philadelphia Business Journal)
- Transitions: New Presidents Named at Thomas Jefferson U... (The Chronicle of Higher Education
- Susan C. Aldridge, PhD, Appointed President of Thomas Jefferson University (Thomas Jefferson University Press Release)
- Engaged, Determined and Curious, Dr. Susan Aldridge Begins Her Tenure as Interim University President (Thomas Jefferson University News post)
- 10 Ways Thomas Jefferson University Has Impacted Society Through Innovation (Thomas Jefferson University News post)
How Jefferson is Redefining Possible
This is Thomas Jefferson University. To redefine possible, we dare to ask bold questions. But asking tough questions isn’t enough – we need to answer them. By converging people, ideas and perspectives, we find innovative solutions for real-world problems. We prepare students to drive progress and growth in their fields – architecture, business, design, engineering, fashion & textiles, health, medicine, nursing, science, and social science. We are a model for 21st-century research and discovery and for professions-focused higher education that provides our students with limitless opportunities.
Jefferson 200
Creating Our Third Century
For 200 years, Jefferson faculty, staff, students and alumni have been in perpetual motion — forever transforming the worlds we touch — by seeing things others can’t, reimagining things others won’t and doing things others don’t. Explore the stories of our healers, builders, creators and researchers, and discover how we’re impacting the world around us.
Jefferson Bicentennial Ball
In 2024, Jefferson will celebrate its bicentennial year. Help us create our third century on October 26,2024.