Campus Philly

#CampusPhilly is thrilled to announce our 20th Anniversary! 🎉🎉🎉 2024 marks Campus Philly’s 20th year as an economic development non-profit dedicated to attracting, engaging, and retaining diverse, emerging talent in #GreaterPhiladelphia. Over the last two decades, Campus Philly has led the Philadelphia region in high-impact initiatives that have propelled the college graduate retention rate to over 50%. Now, there are 181,000+ new degree holders who call Greater Philadelphia home. To commemorate two decades of driving college student engagement and retention, Campus Philly has curated a dynamic #20thAnniversary lineup, which launches this June and extends through November 2024. Featured is the Campus Philly retro branding from the early 2000s, prominently displayed on the brand-new 20th Anniversary Homepage (check it out here: https://lnkd.in/ewBtgXpA), plus a diverse array of in-person events, content, and experiences to be explored and shared, culminating in our 20th Anniversary Celebration & Party on November 14, 2024.  Join us in celebrating Campus Philly’s legacy and demonstrating your commitment to retaining diverse, emerging talent in Greater Philadelphia. Learn about sponsoring Campus Philly’s 20th anniversary, and explore our brand-new 20th Anniversary "hub" today: https://lnkd.in/ewBtgXpA

Flash 🔙 with us. 2024 marks #CampusPhilly’s 20th year as an economic development non-profit dedicated to attracting, engaging, and retaining diverse, emerging talent in Greater Philadelphia. Join us in celebrating! 🌟 This #FlashbackFriday, we're throwing it back to 2014. Here are some memorable moments 👇 ◼ 2014 marks Campus Philly's rebrand from "College Day" to "CollegeFest." ◼ In 2014, CollegeFest welcomed new and returning college students to Philadelphia with an all-day festival held along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. ◼ In 2015, CollegeFest was held for the first time at Dilworth Park. Campus Philly welcomed 5,000 students from 140 colleges and universities for a day filled with swag from local vendors, free admission to eight local cultural institutions, and free transportation provided by the Philly PHLASH® Downtown Loop. ...and this year, we are anticipating 20K+ students at #CollegeFest2024, with over 25+ participating museums and historical sites, a FREE #CampusPhilly Block Party featuring live performances & local vendors, and so much more. To say we've grown would be an understatement 😉 #Collegestudents, explore the 2024 CollegeFest lineup and get free tickets here: https://lnkd.in/e7yTTu2x Stay tuned for more #FlashbackFriday posts, and dive into our history as we celebrate our #20thAnniversary all year long: https://lnkd.in/ewBtgXpA

We are celebrating at #CampusPhilly this week! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce several promotions and new additions to the Campus Philly team. Together, we will continue to build, retain, and attract the talent that the #GreaterPhiladelphia region needs to thrive. Promotions 👇 🌟 Stefi Varghese: Senior Director, Operations and Analytics 🌟 Shaquierra Brown: Director of Sales and Marketing Partnerships 🌟 Camille Velasquez: Specialist, Content and Design Expanded roles & new hires 👇 🌟 Mar Santana: Student Engagement Coordinator 🌟 Ziajah Nellom: Marketing Partnerships Coordinator 🌟 Jazzmin H.: Student Access Coordinator, and an AmeriCorps VISTA through Campus Compact Please join us in congratulating our promoted team members and welcoming our new hires.✨ Learn more about supporting Campus Philly's mission here: https://lnkd.in/ewBtgXpA

Do you have your FREE ticket for #CampusPhilly's My Philly Summer Party? Join us NEXT Thursday, July 25 from 5:30pm-7:30pm, at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) Pop-Up Garden in Manayunk Development Corporation to celebrate your incredible #summerinternship. Connect, mingle, and network with fellow interns and professionals from Subaru of America, Wawa, Inc., Lutron Electronics, Campbell's, Five Below, and more. Enjoy complimentary food, snap a pic in the Campus Philly Selfie Zone, "pin" your company on our My Philly Summer Intern Map, and be the first to see the brand-new Campus Philly swag! #Summerinterns, register today—and invite your work bestie: https://lnkd.in/ecgAR3hP P.S. Make the most of your summer internship. Here are our 5 tips to make an impact before your internship ends: https://lnkd.in/e2F_5QRa

"Attracting and retaining young, educated college graduates is absolutely vital to Greater Philadelphia's future—and #CampusPhilly is nationally recognized for its efforts to turn our brain drain into a brain gain." -David Thornburgh, Senior Advisor at Committee of Seventy Campus Philly is celebrating its 20th Anniversary 🎉 We are grateful to the hundreds of people who have played an essential role in launching and sustaining Campus Philly over the last twenty years—folks like David Thornburgh, who was one of the founders of Campus Philly back in the early 2000s. Read David's profile here: https://lnkd.in/eN9UTkiR It has taken an entire city and community to lift up and fulfill our mission. That's why we've assembled an incredible #20thAnniversary lineup, complete with key milestones, highlights, and profiles from Campus Philly change-makers. Do you have a memory or a story to share? Tell us your connection to Campus Philly here: https://lnkd.in/eWejSJPh Plus, take a stroll down memory lane with our 20th anniversary hub. We look forward to celebrating with you all year long: https://lnkd.in/ewBtgXpA

“CollegeFest is Philadelphia’s long-standing welcome celebration for college students, and Campus Philly is preparing to break records this year with over 20,000 students expected to be in attendance,” said Jennifer Johnson Kebea, EdD, President of Campus Philly. “CollegeFest presents an opportunity for students to explore the city’s most iconic and interesting venues while they reconnect with friends and commence the 2024-25 school year.” ...and registration is now LIVE. 🎉 Share this link with a #collegestudent in your network: https://lnkd.in/e7yTTu2x and check out our 2023 recap video below! We can't wait for #CollegeFest2024.

BIG NEWS: CollegeFest 2024 registration is now LIVE. 🎊 #CampusPhilly is delighted to announce that our annual "welcome to Philly" celebration, curated exclusively for new and returning college students in the #Philadelphia region, will return this September 14 & 15, 2024—and tickets are now available! Send this link to a #collegestudent in your network: https://lnkd.in/e7yTTu2x Throughout CollegeFest weekend, students get FREE admission to 25+ participating museums and historical sites, plus the opportunity to join the FREE Campus Philly Block Party, happening on Saturday, September 14 from 10am-3pm, complete with local vendors, live music, and awesome swag. Additional activations and exclusive transportation deals to be announced soon! CollegeFest is co-presented by Dunkin', Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), and Citizens, with additional programming as part of Campus Philly’s 20th anniversary celebration. BTW: Interested in joining CollegeFest as a sponsor or exhibitor? Introduce your brand to Philly-area college students, directly engage with CollegeFest attendees, and support Campus Philly’s legacy as we celebrate 20 years of attracting and retaining talent in Greater Philadelphia—it all starts at CollegeFest. View our comprehensive sales kit here: https://lnkd.in/eJkHGtU6 We can't wait for #CollegeFest2024. 🎉 🎉🎉

#Summerinterns, this one's for you. 😎 ⛱ Join #CampusPhilly for our annual My Philly Summer Party, taking place at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) Pop-Up Garden in #Manayunk on July 25 from 5:30-7:30pm! It's completely free to attend; sign up here: https://lnkd.in/ecgAR3hP At our My Philly Summer Party, #Philly-area interns will connect, mingle, and network with fellow young professionals from diverse industries; plus, you'll enjoy complimentary food & photo-ops, and be the first to see brand-new #swag from Campus Philly. Register today, and invite a friend: https://lnkd.in/ecgAR3hP We'll see you there!

Last call: Early-bird registration and call for proposals are closing tomorrow, July 10, for the Young, Smart, and Local Conference! 🗣 Young, Smart, and Local (YSL) is a national network dedicated to best practice around talent attraction, growth, and retention 📍 Philadelphia, PA 🗓 November 12-14, 2024 Our upcoming three-day conference in #Philadelphia will bring together leaders from economic development, higher education, business, government, and community organizations—and we want you to join us. Here are three ways to get involved right now: 1. Get your early bird ticket! The discount ends tomorrow, July 10: https://lnkd.in/e9q8FVTc 2. Submit a proposal! Share your strategy and best practice around talent attraction, growth, and retention. Submit by July 10: https://lnkd.in/efY7KnNG 3. Sponsor the Young, Smart, and Local Conference! Demonstrate your commitment to driving local and national impact, and play a pivotal role in YSL's success: https://lnkd.in/ezWvVP_P Learn more at YoungSmartAndLocal.com 💥

Congratulations to #CampusPhilly's Honorary Board Chair, John Fry, for being named the 15th president of Temple University. His leadership over the last 14 years at Drexel University has been inspiring and we are excited to see what's ahead for Temple University and the City of Philadelphia! 🦉 🎉