Press Releases

2019 Press Releases
June 11, 2019
Amy Castleberry Receives Master of Science in Blindness and Low Vision Rehabilitation Degree

June 7, 2019
The Eye Institute (TEI) at Chestnut Hill Completes Equipment and Renovation Updates

June 5, 2019
Fighting Spirit: Optometry Student Overcomes Adversity to Graduate

May 24, 2019
“Piccolo Girl” is All Smiles as She Graduates Optometry School

May 16, 2019
Salus, USciences Sign Agreements Providing Additional Pathways to Healthcare Professions and Services

May 13, 2019
Distinguished Educator Louis Catania, OD, FAAO, DSc to Deliver Salus University’s Spring Commencement Address

May 9, 2019
Salus University Announces Tuition Freeze for Its Audiology Program

May 7, 2019
Salus University Adds New Post-Baccalaureate Program in Health Sciences

April 18, 2019
Presidential Medals of Honor Awardees

April 1, 2019
New Chief of Cornea and Contact Lens Services at The Eye Institute

March 21, 2019
Osborne College of Audiology Offers 2019 Summer Workshop Series

March 19, 2019
Rosemary Connors Hosts the Pennsylvania College of Optometry Centennial Gala

February 19, 2019
Chaitali Baviskar Named Assistant Vice President of Clinical Operations at Salus University Health 

February 11, 2019
Salus University Welcomes New Physician Assistant Faculty Member 

February 1, 2019
The Art of Salus: Community Expressions Unveiled at Latest Exhibit 

January 31, 2019
Salus University and Rosemont College Announce Nine New Degree Partnerships 

January 18, 2019
Salus University Appoints New Provost 

January 8, 2019
Bird Box Challenge Vs. Reality: Salus University Breaks Down the Latest Viral Challenge 
2018 Press Releases
December 20, 2018
Salus University Welcomes New Director of Institutional Advancement 

December 17, 2018
The Pennsylvania Ear Institute Recently Welcomed Dr. Amanda Ayars as a New Staff Audiologist

December 5, 2018
Youngest Female Ever to be Named Diplomate of the American Academy of Optometry 

November 8, 2018
Tell Me Who You Hear: Judith Koza Facilitates Transgender Voice Adaptation 

November 1, 2018
12th Annual "Looking Out for Kids" Charity Fundraiser 

October 26, 2018
Potential Halloween Danger: Cosmetic Contact Lenses 

October 9, 2018 
Salus University Holds 115th Commencement

October 8, 2018
East Falls Resident Named Optometrist  at The Eye Institute of Salus University

October 8, 2018
Roxborough Resident Named Optometrist  at The Eye Institute of Salus University 

October 8, 2018
Malvern Resident Named Clinical Educator  at Speech-Language Institute of Salus University

October 8, 2018
New Hope Resident Named Clinical Educator  at Speech-Language Institute of Salus University

October 5, 2018
Alan Kabat, OD, FAAO Joins Salus University 

September 13, 2018
MamaCITA Opening Reception at Salus University 

August 8, 2018 
Looking Out for Kids Lighthouse Award Recipient Announced 

July 27, 2018
The Eye Institute Provides Vision Care to Nearly 200 Students in Chester-Upland and William Penn School Districts

July 27, 2018
The Eye Institute Provides Vision Care to Over 300 Students in Montgomery County

July 27, 2018
The Eye Institute Provides Vision Care to 4,300 Philadelphia Children

July 26, 2018 
Salus University and St. Lucy's Day School Pilot Summer Camp for the Blind 

July 26, 2018
Salus University Named a "2018 Great College to Work For" 

July 6, 2018
Salus University Turns Ten 

July 3, 2018
Horsham Optometrist Honored with Salus University Alumni Award 

June 19, 2018
Monte Vista Native Receives Doctor of Optometry Degree

June 19, 2018
Saint Marys Native Receives Doctor of Optometry Degree

June 19, 2018
Roanoke Native Receives Master of Science Degree in Speech-Language
Pathology

June 13, 2018
Middlebury Native Named Clinical Educator at Salus University 

June 13, 2018
Eastampton Resident Named Clinical Educator at Salus University 

May 29, 2018
Holly Springs Native Wins 2018 Salus University Pennsylvania College of Optometry Quiz Bowl, Goes to Nationals 

May 10, 2018
National Stuttering Awareness Week: The Speech-Language Institute (SLI) of Salus University's Role 

May 7, 2018
Distinguished Educator Dr. Lorraine Lombardi To Deliver Salus University Spring Commencement Address 

May 4, 2018
The Speech- Language Institute of Salus University to Co-host Free Language Skills Program for Children Zero to Five

March 14, 2018
Salus University to Host a Support Group for Transgender Individuals 

March 6, 2018
Area School Principal Receives Salus University Alumni Award

March 1, 2018
Arlington Resident Named Salus University Physician Assistant Alumna of the Year

March 1, 2018
Litchfield Resident Named Salus University Audiology Alumna of the Year

February 7, 2018
TEI’s Norristown Satellite Marks One-Year Anniversary

January 31, 2018
Super Bowl Advisory: Cover Your Ears!

January 25, 2018
Hatboro Resident Named Assistant Professor at Salus University

January 12, 2018
D’Arrigo Family Gallery of Salus University Showcases 3rd Street Gallery Members Exhibition
2017 Press Releases
December 28, 2017
Happy New Year! And Protect Your Ears!

November 30, 2017
Free InfantSEE™ Community Event at The Eye Institute of Salus University Will Focus on the Importance of Infant Eye and Vision Health

November 1, 2017
Salus University to Honor Civic Advocate Shelly Yanoff at 11th Annual “Looking Out for Kids” Charity Event

October 31, 2017
Pennsylvania Ear Institute of Salus University to Host Hearing Events in November

October 31, 2017
Dangerous Cosmetic Contact Lenses: A Potential Halloween Horror

October 5, 2017
Dr. Rachel L. Levine, Pa.’s Acting Secretary of Health and Physician General, To Deliver Salus University Fall Commencement Address

September 27, 2017
Woolwich Township Resident Named Director of Institutional Research and Assessment at Salus University

September 27, 2017
Rebuilding and Recovering after Harvey and Irma, Jose and Maria: Occupational Therapists Can Help

September 13, 2017
Salus University Launches Support Group for Laryngectomy, Throat Cancer Patients

September 6, 2017
Salus University’s D’Arrigo Family Gallery Showcases Local Mixed-Media Artists

August 16, 2017
Plainsboro Resident Honored with Leadership Award

August 10, 2017
U.S. Navy Surgeon General Announced as Salus University White Coat Ceremony Speaker

August 3, 2017
Salus University Alumni Association Travel Grants

July 25, 2017
Salus University Names New Dean of Pennsylvania College of Optometry

July 18, 2017
Are Your Eyes Prepared for the Solar Eclipse on August 21? Experts at the Salus University Pennsylvania College of Optometry Offer Advice/Information

July 5, 2017
The Eye Institute of Salus University Offers Vision Care in the Norristown School District

July 5, 2017
The Eye Institute of Salus University Offers Vision Care in the Abington and Cheltenham School Districts

July 5, 2017
Salus University and Arcadia University Announce Articulation Agreement
In Occupational Therapy

June 29, 2017
The Lazy, NOISY Days of Summer:  Hard on Your Ears?

June 20, 2017
Salus University Appoints National Vision CEO to its Board of Trustees

May 30, 2017
Salus University Appoints Karyn MacQueen to Faculty

May 30, 2017
Dr. Siva Meiyeppen Named Pediatric Provider for The Eye Institute of Salus University

May 15, 2017
Salus University Hosts Complimentary Hearing and Speech-Language Screenings at Abington YMCA

May 15, 2017


May 2017
Seton Hill, Salus University Osborne College of Audiology Sign First-Ever Audiology Degree Articulation Agreement

April 27, 2017
David B. Nash, MD, MBA, Founding Dean of Jefferson College of Population Health, To Receive Honorary Degree and Deliver Salus University Commencement Address

April 13, 2017
Dr. Christopher J. Quinn Receives the 2017 Salus University Albert Fitch Memorial Alumnus of the Year Award

April 13, 2017
Christine T. McAndrew Receives the 2017 Salus University Physician Assistant Alumna of the Year Award

April 13, 2017
Elizabeth A. O’Donnell Receives the 2017 Salus University Blindness and Low Vision Studies Alumna of the Year Award

April 13, 2017
Sherman G. Lord Receives the 2017 Salus University Audiology Alumnus of the Year Award

April 13, 2017
Audrey J. Smith Receives the 2017 Salus University Distinguished Service Award

April 12, 2017
Penn State University and Salus University Establish Strategic Alliance through Memorandum of Understanding

April 6, 2017
Salus University Clinical Educators Named to American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s Leadership Development Program

March 24, 2017
Salus University Pennsylvania College of Optometry Student Receives Rick Bay Excellence in Eyecare Education Scholarship

March 16, 2017
Dr. Katherine Verdolini Abbott to Discuss Adventures in Voice and Voice Therapy Spectrum at Salus University College of Education and Rehabilitation Workshop

March 15, 2017
Dr. Jingyun Wang of Salus University Receives American Optometric Foundation 2016 Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. Innovation in Education Grant

March 13, 2017
Dr. Michelle L. Rivera Named Main Provider for The Eye Institute of Salus University’s Norristown Satellite

March 6, 2017
Salus University Pennsylvania College of Optometry and Seton Hill University Announce Articulation Agreement

March 1, 2017
Salus University Appoints Four New Members to its Board of Trustees

February 27, 2017
Salus University and Indiana University of Pennsylvania Announce Articulation Agreement

February 14, 2017
Salus University Osborne College of Audiology Offers Summer Workshop Series

February 13, 2017
The Eye Institute of Salus University Opens Clinical Facility in Norristown

February 2, 2017
Salus University Brings Springtime to January with Art Exhibit

February 1, 2017
Dr. Michael Pro to Discuss Contemporary Co-Management of Glaucoma at Salus University Dynamic Duos Workshop Program

January 26, 2016
Erin McManus Connock Joins Salus University’s Speech-Language Institute as Clinical Educator

January 18, 2017
Salus University Alumnus is Selected for a Hand Therapy Fellowship

January 12, 2017
Various Travel Grant Recipients

January 9, 2017
Salus University Department of Physician Assistant Studies Announces New Faculty and Staff Members

January 2, 2017
Pennsylvania Ear Institute to Provide Complimentary Hearing Screenings January 24-26, $100 Discount on Hearing Aids
2016 Press Releases

December 12, 2016
Terri Schaefer Named Communications and Publications Specialist for Salus University

December 9, 2016
Salus University Student Awarded the American Optometric Foundation’s 2016 Vincent Salierno Scholarship

December 2, 2016
Anne Marie Ruckdeschel Joins Salus University’s Speech-Language Institute as Clinical Educator

November 11, 2016
Salus University Speech Language Institute Launches First Stuttering Support Group

October 31, 2016
Salus University Announces New Support Group for Parents of Autistic Children

October 27, 2016
Steven Loomis, OD Announced as Salus University White Coat Ceremony Speaker

October 25, 2016
Dr. Mitchell Scheiman Named Director of Graduate Programs in Biomedicine at Salus University

October 19, 2016
Rachel Stengel Named Marketing Specialist for Clinical Operations at Salus University

September 29, 2016
Salus University to Host ARTsisters Exhibition

September 27, 2016
Dr. Jason J. Barr Named Dean of the Salus University College of Education and Rehabilitation

September 26, 2016
Norvell Coots, MD, President and CEO of  Holy Cross Health, To Deliver Salus University Fall Commencement Address

September 22, 2016
Lindsay M. Bondurant Named Director of the Pennsylvania Ear Institute of Salus University

September 15, 2016
Looking Out for Kids Tenth Annual Vision Benefit Taking Place October 29

September 7, 2016
Fort Washington Resident Receives 2016 John L. Howlette and C. Clayton Powell Student Founder’s Award for Leadership

September 7, 2016
Gretna Resident Receives 2016 Walmart/Sam’s Club NOSA Leadership Award

September 7, 2016
Millstone Township Resident Awarded Second Place in the 2016 National Vision Essay Grant

August 29, 2016
Parsippany Resident Receives 2016 VSP Marvin R. Poston Leadership Award

August 23, 2016
Salus University to Offer Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

July 26, 2016
Annamarie Saracino Named Assistant Director of Communications for Salus University

July 25, 2016
Jessica Ackert Joins Salus University as Uveitis and General Ophthalmology Services Provider

July 25, 2016
The Eye Institute of Salus University Offers Vision Care in the Philadelphia School District

July 21, 2016
Brian Zuckerman Named Chief of Staff and Legal Counsel at Salus University

July 21, 2016
Dr. Mark Moster to Discuss Neuro-Ophthalmologic Emergencies at Salus University Grand Rounds Program

July 8, 2016
Dr. Susan Oleszewski Named Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Community Relations at Salus University

July 2016
Dr. Kathleen M. Youse Joins Salus University as Speech-Language Pathology Program Director

July 2016
The Eye Institute of Salus University Offers Vision Care in the Norristown School District

July 2016
The Eye Institute of Salus University Offers Vision Care in the Abington School District

July 2016
The Eye Institute of Salus University Offers Vision Care in the Cheltenham School District

June 21, 2016
Salus University Receives ASHA Approved Continuing Education (CE) Provider Recognition

June 10, 2016
Salus University Collaborates on Second Annual Health Screening Program for Veterans

June 2, 2016
Craig Resident Trevor Simones Awarded Salus University Alumni Association Travel Grant

June 2, 2016
Annapolis Resident Mary Jordan Awarded Salus University Alumni Association Travel Grant

June 2, 2016
Long Valley Resident Kathryn Tribulski Awarded Salus University Alumni Association Travel Grant

June 2, 2016
Curwensville Resident Jenessa Stiles Awarded Salus University Alumni Association Travel Grant

June 2, 2016
Downingtown Resident Bridget Turnbach Awarded Salus University Alumni Association Travel Grant

June 2016
Graduation Announcements

May 31, 2016
Salus University Pennsylvania College of Optometry Competing for $5,000 Grant

May 16, 2016
Providing Pathways into the Workforce: Community College of Philadelphia Partners with Salus University for a New Ophthalmic Technician Program

May 11, 2016
Dr. Mark Krakauer to Discuss a Comprehensive Approach to Thyroid Eye Disease at Salus University Grand Rounds Program

April 2016
Salus University Receives Generous Grant From the Albert B. Millet Memorial Fund, Administered by BNY Mellon Wealth Management 

April 20, 2016
Gregory Ranalli Receives the Inaugural Salus University Physician Assistant Alumnus of the Year Award

April 14, 2016
Hon. Valerie A. Arkoosh, MD, MPH, Vice Chair of the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners to Deliver Commencement Address 

March 30, 2016
Dr. Jessica Ackert to Discuss Challenges in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Retinal Vasculitis at Salus University Grand Rounds Program

March 11, 2016
Salus University Selects BWA Architecture+Planning to Design Library Renovation

March 9, 2016
Dr. Kyomi Gregory Joins Salus University Faculty

February 23, 2016
Pennsylvania Ear Institute of Salus University Open House 

February 18, 2016
Dr. Jenny Rajan Accepted into American Speech-Language Hearing Association Leadership Development Program

February 18, 2016
Salus University Student Kalie McCartin Awarded Second Place in American Optometric Association InfantSEE Scholarship Contest

​February 18, 2016
Salus University Student Carly Grondin Receives John Whitener Family Scholarship

February 18, 2016
Salus University Student Christin DeMoss Elected as Executive Secretary of the American Optometric Student Association

February 8, 2016
Dr. Elizabeth Tonkery Named Associate Dean of the Salus University Accelerated Scholars Program

February 8, 2016
BWA Architecture + Planning to Design Salus University Library Renovation 

January 27, 2016
Dr. Kruemmling Named Assistant Provost of Salus University  

January 26, 2016
Dr. Kathy Foltner Receives the Salus University Audiology Alumnus of the Year Award

January 26, 2016
Dr. Diane Adamczyk Receives the Salus University Albert Fitch Memorial Alumnus of the Year Award

January 20, 2016
Dr. Joshua Greene to Discuss Management of Retinal Detachments at Salus University Grand Rounds Program

January 13, 2016
Drexel University Partners with Salus University to Offer New Sequential Degree Program 

January 2016 
Dr. Rita R. Chaiken Named President of the Academy of Doctors of Audiology

2015 Press Releases

December 18, 2015
Arcadia University and Salus University Establish Strategic Alliance through Memorandum of Understanding

November 18, 2015
Dr. Uduak Udom Named President of the World Council of Optometry

October 29, 2015
NBC10 Anchor, Rosemary Connors, To Host "Looking Out for Kids" Annual Vision Benefit

October 22, 2015
Three New Vision, Hearing and Speech-Language Pediatric Specialists Join Clinical Faculty of Salus University

October 1, 2015
The Eye Institute of Salus University Offers Dining with Diabetes Program 

September 24, 2015 
Dr. Schwartz-Bechet Named Winner of the International Award for Excellence for The Learner Collection, Volume 21  

September 23, 2015
Melissa A. Vitek, OD, FAAO Named Director of International and Continuing Education at Salus University

September 23, 2015
Joseph Abram Doane Named Coordinator of the Salus University Office for
Academic Success

September 23, 2015
Jim Hindman Announced as Salus University White Coat Ceremony Speaker

September 11, 2015
Salus University and University of the Sciences In Strategic Partnership Talks

September 3, 2015
Donna M. Agnew Named Program Director of the Salus University Physician Assistant Program

August 21, 2015
Dr. Carlo Pelino Named Chief of The Eye Institute of Salus University’s Chestnut Hill Satellite Practice  

August 12, 2015 
Salus University Announces New Master of Science Degree Program In Speech-Language Pathology 

August 5, 2015 
Salus University Speech-Language Institute Announces Opening

August 4, 2015
Salus University Announces Advanced Residency Program in Neuro-Ophthalmic Disease

July 14, 2015
Salus University Appoints Dr. James Hall as Professor

July 14, 2015
Dr. Maria Parisi Named Associate Dean for the Practice of Optometric Medicine at Salus University Pennsylvania College of Optometry

July 13, 2015
Dr. Schwartz-Bechet Named Associate Dean for the Salus University College of Education and Rehabilitation

May 14, 2015
Salus University and the Philadelphia VA Medical Center Collaborate on Pilot Health Screening Program for Veterans

May 13, 2015
Harvey Rubin, MD, PhD, Global Infectious Disease Specialist, To Deliver Salus University Commencement Address
 

May 12, 2015
Management of Pituitary Tumors to be Topic of Discussion at Salus University’s May Speaker Series

May 6, 2015
Salus University Becoming a Smoke-Free Campus Starting June 1

March 19, 2015
Dr. William A. Monaco from Salus University to Receive AFOS’s Highest Honor (PDF)

March 10, 2015
The Eye Institute of Salus University Receives Grant from First Hospital Foundation (PDF)

January 23, 2015
Dr. Satya B. Verma of Salus University New President of the National Academies of Practice (PDF)
2014 Press Releases
December 2014
Ebola and Infectious Disease: Community Preparedness to be the Topic of Upcoming Salus University Salus Time Speaker Series (PDF)

December 2014
Annamarie Saracino Named Marketing and Outreach Coordinator for Clinical Operations at Salus University (PDF)

December 16, 2014 
Lesley Anders Named Coordinator of Online Communications/Webmaster at Salus University (PDF)

December 16, 2014
Maura Keenan Named Vice President of Human Resources and Administrative Services at Salus University (PDF)

November 17, 2014
Karen Kutner Named Assistant Vice President of Clinical Operations at Salus University (PDF)

October 27, 2014
NBC10 anchor, Rosemary Connors, to host “LOOKING OUT FOR KIDS” Annual Vision Benefit - Media Advisory (PDF) | Press Release (PDF)

October 2014 
Alexis Abate Named Director of Communications at Salus University (PDF)

September 30, 2014 
Salus Becomes First U.S. University to Endorse Proposed Legislation to Treat Licensed Audiologists as Physicians Under Medicare (PDF)

September 2, 2014 
Salus University Pennsylvania College of Optometry Launches Nation’s First Accelerated Doctor of Optometry Degree (PDF)

July 25, 2014
Dr. Mitchell Scheiman Named Dean of Research at Salus University (PDF)

July, 2014
Dr. Martin Pienkowski of Salus University Receives Grant from Pennsylvania Lions Hearing Research Foundation (PDF)

June 8, 2014
Dr. Lori L. Grover named Dean of Salus University’s Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PDF)

June 6, 2014
Clinical Study Headed by Dr. Mitchell Scheiman of Salus University Awarded Grant Funding from the National Eye Institute of the National Institutes of Health (PDF)

June 5, 2014
Dr. Glenn Corbin Receives Salus University’s Albert Fitch Memorial Alumnus of the Year Award (PDF)

May 20, 2014 
DR. Janice Scharre Named Provost At Salus University (PDF)

April 14, 2014
Acting US Surgeon General, Rear Admiral Boris D. Lushniak to Deliver Salus University Commencement Address (PDF) | Ceremony to be Held on May 22 at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia

April, 2014
Dr. William Monaco Named Interim Associate Dean for Graduate Programs in Biomedicine at Salus University (PDF)

March 20, 2014
Benjamin Foreman, Student at Salus University Receives $2,500 Scholarship from the AOA Foundation (PDF)

March, 2014
The Eye Institute of Salus University Receives $50,000 Grant from Independence Blue Cross Foundation (PDF)

March, 2014
Dr. Susan Oleszewski Named Chief of Staff to President Michael H. Mittelman at Salus University (PDF)

January 2, 2014
Can Attending an NFL Game Be Hazardous to your Hearing? (PDF)
2013 Press Releases
December 30, 2013
Well Being: New leader is a living example for school of 'health and well-being'

November 11, 2013
Op-Ed article that appeared on the online version of the Philadelphia Inquirer
Salute Military Medicine As Key To Improving U.S. Healthcare. (PDF)

July 30, 2013
Salus University Partners With Qassim University of Saudi Arabia (PDF)

July 18, 2013
Salus University VP Academic Affairs to Step Down (PDF)

May 22, 2013 
New Leadership: Salus University President Dr. Thomas L. Lewis to Introduce President-Designate Rear Admiral Michael H. Mittelman at May 26 Commencement (PDF)
2011 Press Releases
August 8, 2011
Salus University President Announces He Will Step Down (PDF)