LATEST NEWS AND UPDATES

JES Summer Term 2016 Programming Begins July 12

Posted on June 23rd, 2016
  Term features: a debate between nationally renowned politically analysts Howard Dean and Michael Steele, a comedic musi...

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Erie Regional History Challenge - Now Recruiting Participants

Posted on March 31st, 2016
For the third-consecutive year, the Erie Times-News is partnering with The Jefferson Educational Society to present the Erie Regional History Chall...

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Jefferson Educational Society to host U.S. Senate Democratic Candidates’ Forum, Pennsylvania Cable Network to air program live on cable and online

Posted on March 29th, 2016
Jefferson Educational Society to host U.S. Senate Democratic Candidates’ Forum, Pennsylvania Cable Network to air program live on cable and o...

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JES Announces: Erie County Civic Leadership Academy 2016

Posted on March 23rd, 2016
The 2016 curriculum includes 10 countywide sessions focusing on understanding Erie County’s economy, exploring innovation in the re...

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Jefferson Educational Society Adds Gov. Tom Wolf to 2015’s Global Summit Lineup

Posted on October 9th, 2015

Pennsylvania Governor will address Erie for the first time publicly since taking office.

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The Jefferson Essays: Erie's Advanced Industries

Posted on September 28th, 2015
Authored by: Jim Wertz, Ph.D. and Perry Wood, M.S.   Ben Speggen, M.A. Editor Ferki Ferati, M.A. Editorial Board Hannah Kirby, M.B.A. Edit...

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JES Announces Speaker Lineup for Global Summit VII

Posted on August 13th, 2015

Two weeks. Nine speakers. The Seventh Summit has been announced.

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The First of the Jefferson Essays Now Available Online

Posted on May 20th, 2015

Is Erie A Safe City? Perception, Reality, Recommendations

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