Philadelphia University
Before it merged with Thomas Jefferson University in 2017, Philadelphia University was an institution with roots dating back to 1884. Originally the Philadelphia Textile School, PhilaU evolved to become a comprehensive university with an approach to education called Nexus Learning—a major differentiator that carried over to the new Thomas Jefferson University.
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Scholarship and grant funding can be a fraught discussion for any college or university. How do you find a compelling way to ask donors for money, without telling a sob story? Our solution was this: tell the story of investment through the successes and ambitions of the students who receive those funds. Over the course of a whirlwind two-day shoot, we profiled four students from varied backgrounds, each of whom explained what scholarships and grants had meant to their study. When paired with a heartfelt and inspirational interview from leadership, the result was a finished piece that told the brand story of Philadelphia University — laser focused on and custom tailored for the donor audience.