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With three generations of optometrists from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO) in the family, a lot of experience and knowledge can...
At Granite Farms Estates in Media, Pennsylvania, Olivia Gorski, MSOT ‘21, is affectionately known as “Millie’s mom.” And,...
Students from area universities recently showcased their talents at the annual Southeastern Pennsylvania Consortium for Higher Education (SEPCHE)...
Students in the Occupational Therapy (OT) program, Salus at Drexel University, got a chance to turn compassion into action recently by...
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Audiology programs, we asked alumni, faculty, and students about their reflections on the program. Here is...
When Alton Williams, OD ‘73, was a freshman at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO) in the early 1970s, he had a challenging commute...
Lions Club International has been a big part of life for Edward Cordes, OD ’77. That was true while he was in practice and it’s still...
Each summer, students in the Blindness and Low Vision Studies (BLVS) program, Salus at Drexel University, don sleep shades and skillfully maneuver...
Growing up, Alexander Kirn ‘25OD spent a lot of time working in his parents’ optometry practice. The experience, he said,...
Dr. David Meltzer has been named the interim vice president of clinical operations, Salus at Drexel University, effective Feb. 17, 2025.
Harold Wiener, OD ‘50, FCOVD, a nationally known lecturer, author, and practitioner of developmental and behavioral optometry, passed away...
When Jenna Nurick ‘26SLP was in high school, she wasn’t sure whether she wanted to be a teacher or go into medicine. It was her...
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Audiology programs, we asked alumni, faculty, students and administration about their reflections on the...
Students in the Master of Science in Orthotics and Prosthetics (O&P) program, Salus at Drexel University, can receive scholarship help to...
The Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) Capstone presentations were made on March 13, 2025, in the Bennett Lounge of the Hafter Student Community...
Eighth graders at Newtown Middle School in Newtown, Pennsylvania, got a chance recently to connect a character in a book with real life, thanks to...
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Audiology programs, we asked alumni, faculty, and students about their reflections on the program. Here is...
As an offensive lineman on his college football team, the main job of Logan Tonini ‘26O&P — all 6’4” and 290 pounds of...
Dr. Georgianna Nottage not only accomplished her career goals but also paved the way for others as the first African-American to graduate from the...
Mariana Garcia was selected as the winner of the ABB Optical Student Challenge, the first time a student from the PCO has received the award.
Faculty and staff who were recently recognized at Drexel University’s annual service recognition reception at World Cafe Live.
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Audiology programs, we asked alumni, faculty, and students about their reflections on the program. Here is...
February is American Heart Month and it is the perfect time to spotlight the contributions of the Salus/Drexel Physician Assistant program’s...
The first time Riya Paranthan, OD ‘14, and Rohit Sachdeva, OD ‘14, crossed paths, they were at orientation waiting in line to have...
