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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. 

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Dr. Aldridge Outlines Plan for University's Future

In an Inauguration ceremony at Philadelphia’s Kimmel Center, Jefferson CEO Dr. Joseph Cacchione formally installed Dr. Susan C. Aldridge as Thomas Jefferson University’s seventh president. Aldridge outlined her seven-point plan for the future, saying, “With your support, I’m committed to helping us reach—and exceed—our greatest expectations for the century ahead.”

Meet President Aldridge

Susan C. Aldridge, PhD, president of Thomas Jefferson University, is an accomplished higher education leader, strategist and thought leader.

Congratulations, Dr. Aldridge

Here is a sample of some of the congratulatory messages Dr. Aldridge received on the occasion of her installment as Thomas Jefferson University President.

How Jefferson is Redefining Possible

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. This is Thomas Jefferson University.

Inauguration Event Highlights

    President Aldridge News & Features

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    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.