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A New Generation of Leaders: Pennsylvania College of Optometry Class of 2026

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Commencement Speaker Dr. Joseph Shovlin: A Shining Example of PCO Success

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Program Offers Occupational Therapy Students A Chance to Practice Cross-Cultural Communication Skills

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A New Generation of Leaders: Pennsylvania College of Optometry Class of 2026

The 131st commencement ceremony of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO) at Drexel University was the first PCO stand-alone commencement...

Commencement Speaker Dr. Joseph Shovlin: A Shining Example of PCO Success

Dr. Joseph Shovlin will deliver the keynote address at his the Pennsylvania College of Optometry's commencement ceremony at 2 p.m. Thursday,...

Program Offers Occupational Therapy Students A Chance to Practice Cross-Cultural Communication Skills

During the 2022 World Federation of Occupational Therapy conference in Paris, Andrea Tyszka, OTD ‘18, MS, OTR/L, SIPT, was stationed next to...

Greetings to Our PCO at Drexel University Alumni Network

The past few months have been an exciting time for the Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Drexel University! We are quickly approaching the end...

From PCO Student to Future Optometrist: Achieving NBEO Success and Staying in Pennsylvania to Serve Patients

Before each of the three parts of the National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) exams, Madison Edwards ‘26OD felt very overwhelmed and...

Occupational Therapy Student Gets a Leg Up Learning from an Old Hand

Working with someone who has been through the same program can be a tremendous learning opportunity, one that Erika Barbera ‘26MSOT took full...

Breaking New Ground: First Orthotics and Prosthetics Faculty Member Earns Doctorate in Program’s History

Julie Quinlan became the first faculty member of the O&P department to earn her doctorate since the inception of the program in the fall of...

Osborne Audiology Students Promote Hearing Health with Local ‘Dangerous Decibels’ Presentation

Going into her first Dangerous Decibels classroom presentation, Gabriella “Brie” Chichilitti ‘28AUD, expected it might be...

Young Alumna Receives Pennsylvania College of Optometry’s Rising Star Preceptor Award

As recognition of Dr. Kaitlyn Kolzow Reda’s enthusiasm and dedication to the profession and for her willingness to mentor PCO students, she...

Osborne Audiology Student Named to National Student Academy of Audiology Board

In a testament to her leadership, dedication, and commitment to advancing the profession of audiology, Brittney Cullen ‘27AUD has been...

Future Occupational Therapists Gain Hands-On Experience in Interprofessional Pediatric Practice

First-year Occupational Therapy students recently participated in a Pediatric Practice focused on the anatomy of the head and neck while also...

Dr. Elise Ciner is the Drexel Provost Award Recipient for Outstanding Scholarly Productivity

The Office for Faculty Excellence and Academic Culture at Drexel University has named Elise Ciner, OD, FAAO, as the 2026 Provost Award winner for...

Osborne Audiology Joins the Beat at The Franklin Institute’s ‘Rhythm & Booms’ Outreach Event

When the Osborne Audiology Department had the opportunity to participate in The Franklin Institute’s Rhythm & Booms event as part of the...

Occupational Therapy Students Saddle Up to Equine-Assisted Therapy Training

Students in the Occupational Therapy (OT) program at Elkins Park shared a fieldwork experience at Thorncraft Equestrian Center. There, they worked...

National Limb Loss Awareness Month Celebrates Resilience

National Limb Loss Awareness Month held honors individuals living with limb loss and limb difference while promoting education, advocacy, and...

Five Fun Facts About PCO

Today, from its Elkins Park campus (since 1998), PCO graduates more than 120 students per class—many of whom go on to become leaders in the...

Second-Year Optometry Student Goes All-In on Final Quiz Bowl Question and Comes Up Big

Although he didn’t prepare at all ahead of time, Melad Tannous ‘28OD, had an idea what the final question would be for the annual Quiz...

White Coats Marks the Next Step for Couple to Fulfill Ultimate Optometry Dream

They exited the Hafter arm in arm, both wearing their white coats. But it was just the next step in the journey for husband-and-wife team of...

Smooth and Flawless: White Coat Ceremonies Leave Unforgettable Moments for Students and Families

The first thing James Caldwell, OD ‘89, Resident ‘90, FAAO, EdM, did when he walked into the Hafter Student Community Center gymnasium...

Advanced Residency in Neuro-Ophthalmic Disease Program Re-Accredited

The two-year Advanced Residency in Neuro-Ophthalmic Disease program at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO) at Drexel University has been...

Program Spotlight: Osborne Audiology Distance Education Program

The Doctor of Audiology (AuD) Bridge Program is a distance education degree program that offers online education for working international or...

A Message From PCO’s Dean to Our Dedicated Alumni

Here’s a special message for our alumni from Josephine Ibironke, OD '03, Resident '04, MPH, FAAO, dean of...

Program Spotlight: Biomedicine Programs

The Biomedicine programs on Drexel University’s Elkins Park campus allow students to specialize in Optometry, Audiology, Occupational...

Where Are They Now: Gayle Daniels, OD ‘88

Her father was an optometrist for the United States Army, but it wasn’t until her third year at Oakwood College — now called Oakwood...

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