In a deal that would join two fast-evolving institutions, Thomas Jefferson University and Philadelphia University on Thursday announced a preliminary agreement to merge. The deal, expected to close by the end of June, could boost Philadelphia University's profile in the competitive Northeastern U.S. market for undergraduates, giving some a straighter shot at Jefferson's medical school. Jefferson, which has announced plans to merge with two hospital systems since 2014, would see its enrollment nearly double and its academic programs expand. The leaders of both institutions emphasized that the deal would help the institutions offer more programs focused on real-world problems, rather than traditional academic disciplines.

December 18, 2015 ・ From Philly.com