Thomas Jefferson University

09/01/2026

For alumna Dr. Shanda McManus, medicine and personal loss have been intertwined throughout her life. Her passion for medicine began at a young age, as she helped care for her mother through a battle with ovarian cancer. Years later, as a first-year medical student at Jefferson, Dr. McManus experienced the loss of her younger brother, Monir, and carried her grief for over three decades. Through intimate letters to her brother, she found a way to process that loss and tell his story — work that became her debut memoir, “Brother Epistles.”

This month, Dr. McManus returns to Jefferson for “Bearing Witness to Loss from Inside a White Coat,” the opening event of the 2026-27 Jefferson Humanities Forum. Join her for a conversation about grief, memory, medicine, and the human stories behind loss:

📍Sept. 15, 12-1 p.m. on Center City Campus
📍Sept. 23, 4-5 p.m. on East Falls Campus

👉 Read more about Dr. McManus: https://bit.ly/461vSM9
👉 And her lecture: https://bit.ly/46yCr97

08/31/2026

08/31/2026

🔬 In August’s research roundup, Jefferson investigators create a large language model-based system to predict cardiac events faster, challenge a widely held theory about tool use and the neural processes underlying limb apraxia, and study the link between stroke recovery and socioeconomic status.

👉 Read more: https://bit.ly/3UNVRnQ

08/30/2026

📣 Students and Alumni: Join us for the Fall Healthcare Career Fair on Sept. 25 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in Jefferson Alumni Hall.

Connect with prospective employers, learn more about clinical and fieldwork opportunities, and gain insight into what employers look for in candidates.

Walk-ins are welcome, but registration encouraged.

👉 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4caRfyc

08/29/2026

From college sweethearts to medical students, mentors, and now philanthropists, alumna Dr. Kathleen Shander Guarnieri ’84 and her husband, Dr. David Guarnieri, are paying forward the support that helped make their careers possible.

Jefferson played an important role in the early stages of their careers, with both later returning to Jefferson as anesthesiologists and educators.

Inspired by the scholarships they received as students, the couple established a scholarship at Jefferson to help medical students pursue their dreams and create opportunities for future physicians.

“Every generation has to keep looking out for the next in line,” Dr. David Guarnieri says.

👉 Read more: https://bit.ly/4gdPFxU

08/28/2026

A thoughtful idea from a colleague and a student at Jefferson College of Rehabilitation Sciences - Thomas Jefferson University is making a difference in the patient experience.

Lori Barcello, an occupational therapist at Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation, and Emily Toft, a doctor of occupational therapy student, recognized the important role hair care can play in a patient’s confidence, dignity, and well-being during rehabilitation.

Together, they created a “Hair Care Menu” to give occupational therapists access to products, such as scalp relief wipes, detangler, and conditioner, to better support the diverse needs of their patients.

08/27/2026

This summer, Jefferson students gained real-world skills through internships at New Era Cap, Tesla, Mayo Clinic, Five Below, Jefferson Health, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Spencer's, and more.

These opportunities allowed students to build their professional connections and get an up-close look at careers in their field.

👉 Read more: https://bit.ly/4gm9oLQ

08/26/2026

College is a great time to build healthy habits that can last long after graduation.

Frances Dougherty, Director of Student Health Services at Jefferson’s East Falls Campus, shares why prioritizing your health is an important part of the college experience and offers some simple suggestions to help students feel their best throughout the semester.

🍎 Check out the full list of health tips on Jefferson Health’s Living Well: https://bit.ly/4xocIw8

08/25/2026

What happens when 264 Rams come together to give back? 714 hours of community service and a lot of impact.

Thank you to our incredible volunteers who shared their time and talents with organizations throughout the Philadelphia community. Your commitment to serving others makes a difference far beyond campus.

We’re grateful for every Ram who showed up to give back! 💙🐏

08/24/2026

Welcome back, Rams! 🐏💙

We're so excited to welcome our Jefferson community back for another semester. Here's to a RAM-tastic first day and an unforgettable semester!