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On more than 11 acres in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania - a suburb of Philadelphia - the Salus campus is a close-knit learning community for our 1,200 students, both on-campus and online. With access to the East Coast’s second-largest city, just a train, bus or short car ride away, students also have the opportunity to enjoy a well-rounded experience. While the coursework and programs at the University are rigorous, some of the stories below show why students chose Salus as their educational home and what they think sets Salus apart – all from their perspective.

Recent Posts

Puppy Love: Orientation and Mobility Students Attend Guide Dog Training 

New Faculty: Karan Johal, OD, Resident ‘24 

Physician Assistant Service Trip to Guatemala an 'Amazing Experience'

Historic Commencement: They’ll Be No Forgetting the Class of 2024

No Shortage of Emotions for the Donning of Long White Coats

University Named a 2024 Diversity Award Winner

Service Learning Equals Meaningful Skills for Optometry Students

Students at Leisure (SAL): Yi-No ‘Liz’ Luan ‘28AUD — ReSweets by Liz

Inaugural ‘Wonderland’ Event Benefits Orthotics and Prosthetic Students

Interprofessional Collaborative Practice Badge Program

‘Un-Belize-Able' Experience During Recent Student Service Trip

Speech-Language Pathology Receives Stellar Reaccreditation Report 

A Look at Drexel's College of Nursing and Health Professions

A Banner Day: Salus Flies the Drexel Flag for the First Time  

White Coat Ceremony Welcomes New Students into Noble Healthcare Professions 

New, Returning Students Welcomed by President Michael Mittelman

Daniel Hoffman, OD ‘24, Resident ‘25, Named 2024 William Feinbloom Low Vision Award Winner

Orthotics and Prosthetics Students Bring Hope and Happiness to Patients in Ecuador

International Students Take Home a Wealth of Knowledge from Audiology Workshops 

Q&A: What Happens Now After Drexel and Salus Have Merged?

Taiwan Students Get the Full Academic and Cultural Experience

Summer Enrichment Program Prepares Students for the Rigors of Grad School  

National Optometric Association Conference Took Over Philadelphia

Optometry Learning Experience Draws Increased Interest from Participants

Optometry Student Finishes Fourth in National Quiz Bowl

Hearing the Echoes of Excellence: 25 Years of Osborne Audiology

Q&A with Drexel President John Fry

Identifying the Campus Climate

Alumni Association President’s Message

From President Mittelman: Celebrating Our Achievements

2024 Salus Awards Gala Celebrates the Best of the Best

Speech-Language Pathology Post-bacc Students Discuss the Career Pivot to SLP

Celebrating the Class of 2024 at the Ninth Annual Residents' Day

Conference Round-Up: Spring 2024

Drexel President Fry to Graduates: Character and Integrity Still Matter

Commencement 2024: Post-bacc Program a Foundation for Success

Commencement 2024: Through Adversity Comes Strength — Dr. Rajan’s PhD Journey

Commencement 2024: Visually Impaired Children Inspired Mom to Go Back to School

Drexel President to Deliver Keynote at 128th Commencement

Occupational Therapy Level Two Fieldwork Experience

From Drexel To Salus, (Almost) Back to Drexel: Emily Damico ‘24PA and Momina Khan '24PA

The Red Carpet is Rolled Out on Accepted Student Days

Speech-Language Pathology and Occupational Therapy Students Unite with Arcadia University

PA Olympics Take on a Special Meaning This Year

O&P Students Gain Hands-on Experience During Humanitarian Trip to Kenya

‘Meritorious’ Honors for Two SLP Capstone Posters at PSHA Convention

A ‘Hail Mary’ Decides Optometry’s Quiz Bowl

Audiology Students Get Rousing Sendoff for Externships

Fashion Friday: Sarah Salem ‘25AUD

Annual Match Day Brings Anticipation, Nervousness

Speech-Language Pathology Students Utilize Capstone Project for Advocacy

Notice of Merger of Salus University into Drexel University: Current Students

Hands-On Experiences for Speech-Language Pathology Students

Drexel University by the Numbers

Why I Chose Speech-Language Pathology: Straight from the Mouths of Students

Students at Leisure: Edesthele Decius ‘26OD

Salus Phi Theta Epsilon Chapter Recognized by National Organization

Day in the Life of a Blindness and Low Vision Studies Professional

SOSH Helps Underserved Communities in Mexico

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

Megan Patterson ‘25OD is the 2023 Toland Scholarship Winner

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

Finland Students’ Experience

Occupational Therapy Abroad: Fieldwork Lessons in Thailand

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

Free Thanksgiving Meal Offered To Those Not Traveling Home

First-Ever CHER Career Fair Draws a Big Crowd

Occupational Therapy Student Advocates for Rett Syndrome During Awareness Month

Student Feature: 21 Questions with Felicia Cicco '24OD

Optometry Takes Over the "Big Easy"

Dreams Come True at Fall 2023 Commencement

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

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

White Coat Much More Than A Change of Attire for Students

Taiwanese Audiology, Speech-Language Pathology Students Expand Horizons

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

What I Wish I Knew as A First-Year Student

SEP Class of 2023 Ready for the Challenges of Optometry School

Biomed Student Receives Highest Award from Nigerian Optometric Association

Return of Salus Awards Gala Brings Excitement, Enthusiasm

Post-bacc Program Can Influence, Solidify Career Path Changes

Doctor of Optometry Student Takes Advantage of Scholarship Opportunity

SLP Grad Takes Top Prize in Ethics Essay Competition

International Students Appreciate Opportunities Offered by Audiology Program

Class of 2023 Ready to Make its Impact on the World

Health Challenges Don’t Sidetrack BLVS Grad

Salus Grad Earns Her Master’s While Traveling the World

Grandmother Played Pivotal Role in Encouraging OT Grad

First Floor South Renovations to be All-Inclusive

Off We Go: Celebrating Audiology Students

Salus Students Do Know Squat about Squats

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

Physician Assistant Students Show Off Their Community Health Course Work

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

‘EyeBall 2023’ Corrects Last Year’s COVID Cancellation

Recreational Sports Making a Comeback

Speech-Language Pathology Transfer Students Share Their Story

Students Shine During Optometric Mission Trip

Hey Students, There’s Scholarship Money Available to You

Campus Climate Matters

No Scrubs or Sweats for Students at the Swanky Soiree

Salus, Drexel International Students Share Cultural Connections

Q&A: First Year Orthotics & Prosthetics Student Shares Her Experience

Salus Celebrates Diwali, the Five-Day Festival of Lights

Audiology Students Get Face-to-Face With the Community

Physician Assistant 'COVID Class’ Celebrates Getting Long White Coats

Optometry Residency Class of 2023: Dr. Andrew Kageyama

The Next Generation Gets its White Coats and Begins the Journey

Ambassador Program Strengthens Leadership and Interprofessional Skills

SPACERS Club Advocates for Blindness and Low Vision Professions

Managing Collegiate Finances: Applying for Scholarships

Sal's Shorts: First Adaptive Sports Day; Practicing Wellness

Student Bowl was About Speed and Anticipation For Optometry Student

Q&A: Fieldwork at the Occupational Therapy Institute

Practicing Wellness as a Graduate Student Part 1: Avoiding Burnout

BLVS Welcomes Students to Campus For Summer Orientation

Salus Post-bacc Program Helps Student Pursue Career Dreams

Sal's Shorts: PCO's Accepted Student's Day 'eye-opening'; New O&P Program

PA Students Provide Mission Oriented Service at MANNA

Sal's Shorts: Admiral Michelle Howard to Keynote; Springfest Brings Salus Community Together

First-Generation Students: Experiences and Advice, Part 1

First-Generation Students: Experiences and Advice, Part 3

Audiology Students Sent Off to Externships in Style

First-Generation Students: Experiences and Advice, Part 2

Canine Companions Help Ease the Dog Days Before Finals

Students Celebrate Quiz Bowl Wins

SOTA Spearheads University’s Participation in WalkMS

Different Name, Same Concept: Springfest Brings Salus Community Together

Salus University Partners with Women’s Prison to Provide Eyeglasses to Underserved Youth

The Importance of Student Council at Salus

Ukrainian Students at Salus Help Gather Supplies, Raise Awareness

One Year Later: Bringing Hollywood to Elkins Park

OT Students Learn How They Can Help Refugee Children

The Ex Files: Accelerated OD Program’s Externships

Patient Care Perspectives in the Accelerated OD Program

Accelerated OD Scholars Program: To the Clinic and Beyond

Students at Leisure: Shayna Sawyer and Rock Climbing

Q&A: Peer Mentoring Program

Instagram Takeover Q&A: All About PA and Post-bacc

Potluck Gives International Students the Chance to Network, Nosh

OT Pajama Day Helps Students Relieve the Stress of Finals

Brief Instagram Takeover Q&A: Communication Sciences and Disorders

Taylor Frank is the 2021 Toland Memorial Scholarship Winner

Instagram Takeover Q&A: All About Optometry

Q&A: MSOT to OTD

Virtual Holiday Party Brings Cheer to Faculty, Staff

2021 Year in Review

Smooth Sailing for This Year's Soiree

Salus Takes Care of its Own, and the Surrounding Communities, on Thanksgiving

Cochlear Implant Workshops Help Build Great Clinical Audiologists

TBI Group Both Supportive and Therapeutic

Meet the Cast of The College Tour: Sonja Makitan

Salus OT Program, Philly Nonprofit Keep Seniors Safer at Home

Students at Leisure: Angela Delfino and Aerial Circus

Resident Class of 2022: Dr. Kevin Feng

PCO/Salus Honored by NOA at DEI Event

Resident Class of 2022: Dr. Chandni Patel

Meet the Cast of The College Tour: Tavii El

Students at Leisure: Ariella Erin Poon and the Virtual White Coat Ceremony Series

Meet the Cast of The College Tour: Samantha Wereszczak

SLP Q&A: Partnership with The Inspiration Center (TIC) in Belize

Resident Class of 2022: Dr. Anthony Boyd

Acting PA Health Secretary to Deliver Keynote at Salus University Commencement

Resumption of Guatemala Mission Trip a Huge Success

Q&A: Physician Assistant vs Nurse Practitioner

Meet the Cast of The College Tour: Pratik Shah

Resident Class of 2022: Dr. Alethia Love Harris

Salus Scoop Returns to In-Person and Draws a Big Crowd

Students at Leisure: Olivia Burger and Concert Photography

Meet the Cast of The College Tour: Jaqueline Wiafe

Sal’s Shorts: Seeing Quintuple; Got Sole; PAs and Piñatas

Meet the Cast of The College Tour: Zachary LaBarth and Sierra Niesen

New Club Focuses on Raising Awareness of Blindness and Low Vision Professions

Flipped Learning: Children are the Teachers

SLI Flexes its Expertise Treating Patients with Muscle Tension Dysphonia

Resident Class of 2022: Dr. Crystal Liu

White Coat Ceremony: Five Times the Emotion and Excitement

International Student Pursues His Dream Through PCO/Salus Program

Orientation Week Rolls Out the Welcome Mat in Person

Resident Class of 2022: Dr. Liana Ferreira

Students at Leisure: Umar Mahmood and High-End Sneakers

Resident Class of 2022: Dr. Kiera Jeschke

Students Unwind at the Physician Assistant Formal

Summer Study Starts Diverse Undergrads on Path to PCO Success

Resident Class of 2022: Dr. Rochelle Fleisher

Students at Leisure: Katie Stanton and Her 'Dancing Cane'

Meet Your Student Ambassadors – Part 3

Meet Your Student Ambassadors – Part 2

Sal’s Shorts: Financial Aid Pro Tips; Big Gain for SLP Students

Meet Your Student Ambassadors – Part 1

We are the (Optometry) Champions

Housing Options and Opportunities for Salus Students

How to Navigate Financial Aid as a Grad Student, Part 2

California Dreamin’ as Speech-Language Pathologists

How to Navigate Financial Aid as a Grad Student, Part 1

Speech-Language Pathology Q&A: The SLI Preschool Program

You’re Off and Away: OCA Class of 2022 Externship Celebration

Drive-thru Commencement Ceremony Unique and Special

U.S. Army Reserve Soldier Graduates from PCO/Salus

Ives Family’s Optometry Legacy Continues into the Next Generation

Sisterly Love Helps Siblings Graduate Together

Grad A Strong Voice of Endurance and Strength

Although it Took Longer Than Expected, Doug Gilbert Stayed to Course to Graduation

PCO Grad Takes on Incredible Challenge and Beats the Odds

SLP's Triumvirate of Success: Patient, Student, Supervisor Connection

New Muslim Student Group Achieves Unique Distinction

Former Dean Robert Horne to Receive Honorary Degree at Commencement

Broadening the Range of Student Organizations

PA Students Have Some Fun for A Good Cause

Speech-Language Pathology Q&A: Work-Study Positions

ICYMI: Recent Virtual Events

Black Student Union — A Bridge to Better Understanding

Salus Gains SEPCHE Status

University Faculty Development Day 2020

Speech-Language Pathology Q&A: How Second-Year Students Utilize the Program

Speech-Language Pathology Q&A: First-Year Students Dive into the Program

Heather McKay Named Toland Scholarship Winner

University Makes Thanksgiving Brighter for Students

Rite of Passage for Resilient PA Grads

Peer Mentorship Program Benefits All Involved

Q&A: Employment and Vocational Rehabilitation for the Visually Impaired, Part 3

Virtual Town Hall Recap: COVID-19 and the Future

Q&A: Employment and Vocational Rehabilitation for the Visually Impaired, Part 2

DEI Event Deals With BLVS Issues

Q&A: Employment and Vocational Rehabilitation for the Visually Impaired, Part 1

DEI Special Assistant: Dr. Juliana Mosley

Don’t Get Spooked by Grad School Apps

Class of 2020 Battles Unprecedented Circumstances and Comes Out on Top

In Memoriam: Dr. Gilda Crozier

Presidential Medal of Honor Awardee: Dr. Andrew Gurwood

Back At It: Working Out at Hafter

Salus Celebrates Physician Assistant Week in October

Faculty Focus: Dr. Erin Draper

Salus Receives $300,000 Donation From America's Best for Summer Enrichment Program

Presidential Medal of Honor Awardee: Dr. Victor Hugo Bray

DEI Event: Healthcare Delivery and Social Equity

Q&A: Stress Management For Healthcare Providers

Sen. Haywood to Deliver Commencement Keynote

Salus + Hampton: A Historic New Partnership

Orientation Week Combines the Traditional with the ‘Next Normal’

PPE Donation a Win-Win

Salus Orientation Week to Feature Presentation on Cultural Humility

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee Hosts Event on Allyship

Reopening with the Salus Safety Strategy in Place

All in the Family: Legacy Students Series, Part 3