2023 Archive

December

Alumni News Audiology General News

Young Alumni: Abigail Possinger, AuD ‘22

29 December 2023

Faculty and Staff News General News

Sleighing the Holiday Season Includes the Annual Door Decorating Contest

22 December 2023

Blindness and Low Vision Studies

Q&A with a Vision Rehabilitation Professional

21 December 2023

General News Orthotics & Prosthetics

O&P Updates: Accreditation Site Visit and Patient Model Appreciation

20 December 2023

Current Student News General News Optometry

SOSH Helps Underserved Communities in Mexico

19 December 2023

Alumni News General News Speech-Language Pathology

Young Alumni: Nikol Davidson, MS ‘22

15 December 2023

Culture and Community Current Student News General News Orthotics & Prosthetics

Two Orthotics and Prosthetics Students Receive the 2023 Hanger Foundation Diversity Scholarship

14 December 2023

Alumni News General News Occupational Therapy

Where Are They Now: Emily Jollota, MS ‘17, OTR/L

13 December 2023

Alumni News Blindness and Low Vision Studies General News

Young Alumni: Katelyn Maffei, MEd ‘21, VRT

08 December 2023

General News Speech-Language Pathology

Speech-Language Pathology Program Update

06 December 2023

Alumni News General News Optometry

Counterculture of the 1960s Provided PCO Grad Some Unique Experiences

05 December 2023

Alumni News General News Optometry

Young Alumni: Jonah Casella, OD ‘22

01 December 2023

November

Current Student News General News Optometry

Megan Patterson ‘25OD is the 2023 Toland Scholarship Winner

29 November 2023

Current Student News General News

Students Set Sail Aboard Spirit of Philadelphia for the 2023 Salus Soirée

28 November 2023

Current Student News General News Optometry

Finland Students’ Experience

27 November 2023

Alumni News Drexel General News

Message from President Mittelman, Fall 2023

25 November 2023

Current Student News Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy Abroad: Fieldwork Lessons in Thailand

22 November 2023

General News Orthotics & Prosthetics

O&P Department Holds First-Ever ‘Any Way Fundraiser’

21 November 2023

Current Student News General News Post-baccalaureate

Students at Leisure: Re’naijah Purvis ‘24PBHS, Crystal Jewelry

20 November 2023

Current Student News General News

Free Thanksgiving Meal Offered To Those Not Traveling Home

16 November 2023

General News Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant Capstone: Easing New Parent Anxiety

15 November 2023

Alumni News Audiology Faculty and Staff News General News Optometry

Looking Out For Kids Gala Honors Founder Dr. Susan Oleszewski

14 November 2023

Alumni News Blindness and Low Vision Studies General News

Where Are They Now: Robert Fitzgerald, MS ’99, Orientation and Mobility

13 November 2023

Current Student News General News Occupational Therapy Speech-Language Pathology

First-Ever CHER Career Fair Draws a Big Crowd

09 November 2023

General News Optometry

Walt Fleming Awarded Presidential Medal of Honor

08 November 2023

Alumni News Faculty and Staff News General News Optometry

Inside the Life of Optometry Dean: Dr. Melissa Trego

06 November 2023

General News Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant Links Social Media, Body Image, and Eating Disorder Development in Capstone

03 November 2023

October

Faculty and Staff News General News Orthotics & Prosthetics

Faculty Focus: Jacalyn Harris, MPO, CPO/L, Orthotics and Prosthetics

31 October 2023

General News

NBC10’s Johnny Archer to Once Against Host Annual Children’s Fundraiser

30 October 2023

Alumni News General News

Class Notes: Fall 2023

28 October 2023

Alumni News General News

In Memoriam: Fall 2023

28 October 2023

Current Student News General News Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy Student Advocates for Rett Syndrome During Awareness Month

27 October 2023

Blindness and Low Vision Studies General News

Blindness and Low Vision Studies Department Awarded Two Grants

26 October 2023

Current Student News General News Optometry

Student Feature: 21 Questions with Felicia Cicco '24OD

24 October 2023

Alumni News General News

Alumni Association President's Message Fall 2023

21 October 2023

Current Student News Faculty and Staff News General News Optometry

Optometry Takes Over the "Big Easy"

20 October 2023

Blindness and Low Vision Studies General News

White Cane Day Illustrates Significant Role in Blindness and Low Vision

19 October 2023

Current Student News General News Physician Assistant

Dreams Come True at Fall 2023 Commencement

18 October 2023

Current Student News General News Optometry

Students at Leisure: Cheyenne Willard ‘27OD, Fantasy Football and Golf

16 October 2023

Blindness and Low Vision Studies Faculty and Staff News General News

Learning the Finer Points of Braille Writer Repair

13 October 2023

Alumni News General News Optometry

Always Looking Out for Kids: Charity Fundraiser Has Grown and Evolved Over the Years

12 October 2023

General News Physician Assistant

What Sets Physician Assistant (PA) Studies Apart

06 October 2023

Alumni News Optometry

PCO/Salus Alum Receives Theia Award for Mentoring

04 October 2023

General News

Rear Adm. Colin Chinn the Keynote Speaker for Fall 2023 Commencement

03 October 2023

September

Current Student News Occupational Therapy

Students at Leisure: Gianna Marie Bates '25MSOT, Clay and Ceramics

29 September 2023

Orthotics & Prosthetics

Treating Phantom Pain in Amputees for Pain Awareness Month

27 September 2023

Speech-Language Pathology

SLI Fills A Critical Need in the Communities it Serves

26 September 2023

Alumni News Faculty and Staff News General News

University Honors Presidential Medal of Honor, Alumni Association Awardees

25 September 2023

Speech-Language Pathology

SLI Creates Treatment Plans Tailored for Those with Dysphagia

19 September 2023

Faculty and Staff News General News

Elynne Rosenfeld Retires as Curator of D’Arrigo Family Gallery

18 September 2023

Faculty and Staff News General News Occupational Therapy

Newest Interim Dean: Lauren Sponseller, CHER

13 September 2023

Speech-Language Pathology

Aphasia Common For Those Suffering A Stroke

12 September 2023

Alumni News Audiology

Where Are They Now: Alfred Mwamba, AuD '14

11 September 2023

Drexel Faculty and Staff News General News

Dr. Walter Kimbrough Encouraged Salus Family to Build A New Culture Upon Merger

07 September 2023

Faculty and Staff News General News

Faculty Accomplishments Recognized at University Development Day

06 September 2023

Speech-Language Pathology

Client Care at The Speech-Language Institute

05 September 2023

August

Current Student News General News

White Coat Much More Than A Change of Attire for Students

29 August 2023

Optometry Physician Assistant Speech-Language Pathology

New Students Share Orientation Week Perspectives

28 August 2023

Alumni News Audiology Blindness and Low Vision Studies Faculty and Staff News General News Optometry Physician Assistant Post-baccalaureate Speech-Language Pathology

Friday's Fun Faculty Facts: Part II

25 August 2023

Optometry

Coming Soon: Optometry Admissions Test Prep Course

23 August 2023

Audiology Current Student News General News Speech-Language Pathology

Taiwanese Audiology, Speech-Language Pathology Students Expand Horizons

22 August 2023

Optometry

Aug. 26: Annual Seeshore Fest Benefitting The Eye Institute

21 August 2023

Blindness and Low Vision Studies Current Student News General News

“Mobility Meet Up” Celebrates 2023 Orientation and Mobility Interns and Patients

18 August 2023

Occupational Therapy

A Deep Dive into the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program

17 August 2023

Current Student News

What I Wish I Knew as A First-Year Student

16 August 2023

Optometry

Thai Students Gain Valuable Experience During On-Campus Specialized Clinical Training Program

15 August 2023

Speech-Language Pathology

Eagles Autism Foundation Grant Gives Hope to Speech Client

14 August 2023

Blindness and Low Vision Studies Faculty and Staff News General News

Guide Dogs' Impact on Independence and Daily Life: Q & A

10 August 2023

Current Student News Optometry

SEP Class of 2023 Ready for the Challenges of Optometry School

09 August 2023

Drexel Faculty and Staff News General News

DICE Changes Name, Adds New Division Director

07 August 2023

Audiology

Audiology's Summer Workshops Have Immediate Impact for Attendees

03 August 2023

Alumni News General News Optometry

2023 Presidential Medal of Honor Awardee: Henry Greene, OD ‘74, FAAO

02 August 2023

July

Audiology Faculty and Staff News General News Optometry

Friday's Fun Faculty Facts

28 July 2023

Optometry

Faculty Focus: Shital Mani, OD ‘03, FAAO

27 July 2023

Alumni News Biomedicine Current Student News General News

Biomed Student Receives Highest Award from Nigerian Optometric Association

26 July 2023

Alumni News Occupational Therapy

First Occupational Therapy Alumni Association President: Zac Saunders, MSOT ‘17

18 July 2023

General News

Crafting a Competitive Application for Grad School

17 July 2023

Optometry

Latest Summer Enrichment Program Cohort Off and Running

14 July 2023

Optometry

Prospective Students Impressed by Optometry Learning Experience 2023

12 July 2023

Blindness and Low Vision Studies

Street Smarts: Orientation and Mobility Students Build Crossing Time Awareness

11 July 2023

Biomedicine Optometry

National Optometry Hall of Fame Accolades for Dr. Scheiman

10 July 2023

Alumni News General News Physician Assistant

Where Are They Now: Ashley (Senss) Joyce, MMS ‘20

06 July 2023

Optometry

2023 Presidential Medal of Honor Awardee: Glenn Corbin, OD ‘82

05 July 2023

June

Optometry

Optometry’s Meeting: 2023 Round-Up

29 June 2023

Blindness and Low Vision Studies General News Orthotics & Prosthetics Speech-Language Pathology

Adaptive Recreational Activities Day Offers Fun, Sense of Purpose

28 June 2023

Culture and Community General News

Impending SCOTUS Decision on Race in Admissions

27 June 2023

Alumni News General News Speech-Language Pathology

Where Are They Now: Gabrielle Verrillo, MS ‘21

27 June 2023

Current Student News Faculty and Staff News General News

Return of Salus Awards Gala Brings Excitement, Enthusiasm

22 June 2023

Alumni News General News Physician Assistant

Where Are They Now: John Elkhoury, MMS ‘18

21 June 2023

Current Student News General News Optometry Post-baccalaureate

Post-bacc Program Can Influence, Solidify Career Path Changes

20 June 2023

Current Student News General News Optometry

Doctor of Optometry Student Takes Advantage of Scholarship Opportunity

16 June 2023

General News

‘City and Shore’ Exhibit Now on Display at D’Arrigo Family Gallery

15 June 2023

Drexel General News

Salus, Drexel Sign Ceremonial Merger Agreement

14 June 2023

Current Student News General News Speech-Language Pathology

SLP Grad Takes Top Prize in Ethics Essay Competition

13 June 2023

General News Optometry

Pennsylvania State Appropriation Funding Made Big Impact on Pennsylvania College of Optometry Doctor

12 June 2023

Audiology Current Student News General News

International Students Appreciate Opportunities Offered by Audiology Program

08 June 2023

Blindness and Low Vision Studies Faculty and Staff News General News Optometry

Where Are They Now: Tracy Matchinski, OD, Resident ‘96, FAAO

07 June 2023

General News Optometry

Dr. Mittelman Named AOA’s 2023 Federal Advocacy Award Recipient

06 June 2023

May

Biomedicine General News

Biomedicine Student Studies Relationship between Rheumatoid Arthritis and Depression

31 May 2023

Occupational Therapy

Q&A: Deep Dive into the Occupational Therapy Program with Admissions

30 May 2023

Alumni News Current Student News General News

Class of 2023 Ready to Make its Impact on the World

26 May 2023

Blindness and Low Vision Studies Current Student News General News Optometry

Health Challenges Don’t Sidetrack BLVS Grad

24 May 2023

Blindness and Low Vision Studies Current Student News General News

Salus Grad Earns Her Master’s While Traveling the World

23 May 2023

Current Student News General News Occupational Therapy

Grandmother Played Pivotal Role in Encouraging OT Grad

22 May 2023

Alumni News Speech-Language Pathology

Where Are They Now: Sam Farrand, MS ‘17

19 May 2023

General News

National Leader in Health Equity to be Commencement Keynote Speaker

18 May 2023

Blindness and Low Vision Studies Current Student News Faculty and Staff News

First Floor South Renovations to be All-Inclusive

17 May 2023

Alumni News General News Optometry

Alumni Association 2023 Distinguished Service Award — David A. Evans, III, OD ‘83

16 May 2023

Alumni News Faculty and Staff News General News Optometry

Dr. Susan Oleszewski is the 2023 Looking Out for Kids Lighthouse Award Winner

15 May 2023

Audiology Current Student News Faculty and Staff News General News

Off We Go: Celebrating Audiology Students

14 May 2023

Optometry

Honoring the Nyman Legacy at PCO/Salus

13 May 2023

Current Student News General News

Salus Students Do Know Squat about Squats

12 May 2023

Culture and Community Current Student News Occupational Therapy

New Kids on the Block: Occupational Therapy Edition, Part 2023

11 May 2023

Audiology

Audiology Alumna of the Year: Amanda Marchegiani, AuD ‘10

10 May 2023

Optometry

Match Day 2023-2024 Brings in Highly Motivated, Diverse Class

09 May 2023

Alumni News General News Speech-Language Pathology

Where Are They Now: Megan Schafer, MS ‘20

08 May 2023

Alumni News

Alumni Association President’s Letter: Dr. Bob Owens

06 May 2023

Current Student News General News Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant Students Show Off Their Community Health Course Work

05 May 2023

Faculty and Staff News General News Optometry

Dr. Sarah Appel: Passing Along A Passion for Generations of Low Vision Practitioners

04 May 2023

Alumni News General News Optometry

Alumni Association Public Service Award: Dr. David W. Friess

02 May 2023

General News Occupational Therapy Orthotics & Prosthetics Speech-Language Pathology

ICYMI: CHER Winter 2022 - Spring 2023

01 May 2023

April

Alumni News Audiology General News

Where Are They Now: Yasmin Battat, AuD ‘09

28 April 2023

Alumni News General News Optometry

Alumni of the Year Special Recognition Award: Bernard Mallinger, OD ‘52, FAAO

27 April 2023

Current Student News General News Optometry

Master of Science in Clinical Optometry's Seventh Cohort Prepares for Lab

26 April 2023

Alumni News General News Physician Assistant

Alumni Association Awardee: Victoria Wong, MMS ‘16

25 April 2023

Alumni News Faculty and Staff News General News Optometry

Renowned PCO Optometrist Publishes Third Edition of Iconic Textbook

24 April 2023

General News

Gene Therapy Breakthrough: New Clinical Trial Treats Congenital Blindness

20 April 2023

General News Speech-Language Pathology

Loud and Proud: Speech-Language Pathology Students Present Their Capstones

19 April 2023

General News Occupational Therapy Optometry Speech-Language Pathology

Salus Serves: Humanitarian Trips Make a Difference in Underserved Communities

18 April 2023

Alumni News General News Speech-Language Pathology

Speech-Language Pathology Alumna of the Year: Carleen Dumas, MS ‘18

17 April 2023

Biomedicine General News

Spotlight Saturday: Biomedicine Programs

15 April 2023

General News

Two Artists Featured in Newest D’Arrigo Family Gallery Exhibit

14 April 2023

General News

Role of the DICE, Part II: Innovation on a Global Scale

13 April 2023

Alumni News Blindness and Low Vision Studies General News

2023 BLVS Alumna of the Year: Lindsay Lee, MEd ‘19

12 April 2023

Alumni News General News Post-baccalaureate

Post-bacc Program Prepares Students for Salus, Other Universities as Well

11 April 2023

Alumni News

Class Notes: Spring 2023

10 April 2023

Alumni News

In Memoriam: Spring 2023

05 April 2023

Speech-Language Pathology

Speech-Language Pathology Students Provide Therapy Abroad

04 April 2023

March

Alumni News Faculty and Staff News General News Optometry

2023 Albert Fitch Memorial Alumnus of the Year: Mark Boas, OD ‘86

31 March 2023

Physician Assistant

Capstone Project Helped Physician Assistant Alum Advance Her Career

29 March 2023

Audiology

Where Are They Now: Michael Davenport, AuD ‘09

27 March 2023

Alumni News Biomedicine Faculty and Staff News General News

Biomedicine Program Celebrates First Decade of Success

24 March 2023

General News Optometry

Off-Campus Resident Feature: Dr. Kelsi Jones

23 March 2023

Blindness and Low Vision Studies

Setting the Standard: Two BLVS Programs Celebrate 30 Years of Excellence

22 March 2023

Speech-Language Pathology

Where Are They Now: Sarah Gosnell, MS ‘19

21 March 2023

Speech-Language Pathology

Saturday Spotlight: Speech-Language Pathology Program

18 March 2023

Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant Researches the Most Effective Oral Contraceptive for Acne Treatment

16 March 2023

Audiology

Where Are They Now: Brianna Casey, AuD ‘20

14 March 2023

Optometry

Off-Campus Resident Feature: Dr. Alex Kass

09 March 2023

Alumni News Speech-Language Pathology

Where Are They Now: Grace Gawron, MS ‘18

07 March 2023

Alumni News Audiology General News

World Hearing Day: Audiology Alum Helps Musicians Safely Turn it Up

03 March 2023

Alumni News General News Occupational Therapy

Where Are They Now: Alta Fried, MSOT ‘14

02 March 2023

Current Student News

Money, Money, Money: Be On the Lookout for Scholarship Money

01 March 2023

February

Alumni News General News Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant Assessment of Adult-Onset ADHD

28 February 2023

Current Student News General News Optometry

‘EyeBall 2023’ Corrects Last Year’s COVID Cancellation

25 February 2023

Audiology Blindness and Low Vision Studies Faculty and Staff News General News Optometry Orthotics & Prosthetics Physician Assistant Speech-Language Pathology