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Medical Mission Trip More Than Just Geography for Orthotics and Prosthetics Faculty Member 

New Faculty: Karan Johal, OD, Resident ‘24 

Brianna Brim Recognized with Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association Award

New Interim Optometry Dean Ready to Move the Program Forward 

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

Interim Dean for the Pennsylvania College of Optometry Announced

Security Director Remembered with Dedication Ceremony 

Bidding Adieu to Longtime Financial Chief, Don Kates 

Shilpi Banerjee: New Director of Distance Education for Osborne Audiology

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

Jeffrey Weaver, OD ‘85

Speech-Language Pathology Receives Stellar Reaccreditation Report 

Where Are They Now: Frank Wartinger, AuD ‘11

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

University Development Day Highlighted Faculty Achievements

Riya Paranthan, OD ‘14, is New Alumni Association President

Faculty Members Get Groundbreaking Research Study Published

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

Kaitlyn Dietz Joins Speech-Language Pathology Faculty

New, Returning Students Welcomed by President Michael Mittelman

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

Marcy Graboyes Retires After 42-Year Career

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

Summer Enrichment Program Prepares Students for the Rigors of Grad School  

Amanda Legge, OD ‘12: 2024 Special Recognition Alumna of the Year Award

Nikhil Bansal, OD ‘20, Joins Optometry Faculty

Blindness and Low Vision Studies Alumna of the Year 2024: Carlton Anne Cook Walker, MEd ‘11

New Orthotics and Prosthetics Faculty Member

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

Speech Language Pathology 2024 Alumna of the Year: Lauren Bevan, MS ‘17

In Memoriam: Spring 2024

Class Notes: Spring 2024

Identifying the Campus Climate

Alumni Association President’s Message

Ashley Anderson joins Occupational Therapy Faculty

Evan Schulz, MMS ‘19: 2024 Physician Assistant Alumni of the Year Award

2024 Salus Awards Gala Celebrates the Best of the Best

From President Mittelman: Celebrating Our Achievements

Audiology Alumna of the Year 2023: Amanda Marchegiani, AuD ’10

Audiology Distance Education Icon Dr. Giri Sundar to Retire

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

Presidential Medal of Honor 2024: Rita Chaiken, AuD ‘03

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

Drexel President to Deliver Keynote at 128th Commencement

Dr. Mittelman Accepts Inaugural Aerospace Optometry Award Named in His Honor

Hearing the Echoes of Excellence: 25 Years of Osborne Audiology

University Counselor Pens ‘The Art of Healing’

Annual Match Day Brings Anticipation, Nervousness

Surpin, Dr. Artis Retire from Board of Trustees

Fashion Friday: Audiology Faculty

Audiology Assistant Professor, Dr. Aaron Roman, Receives Award

Fashion Friday: Salus University Leadership

New Provost Brings Unparalleled Experience and Expertise

Salus Hosts Over 80 Academic Advisors For Regional Meeting

New Year, Continued Innovation: University Development Day

Orthotics & Prosthetics Director Dr. Chad Duncan Named to Fulbright Specialist Roster

Speech-Language Pathology Faculty Appointed Leadership Role in Augmentative and Alternative Communication Society

Sleighing the Holiday Season Includes the Annual Door Decorating Contest

Looking Out For Kids Gala Honors Founder Dr. Susan Oleszewski

Inside the Life of Optometry Dean: Dr. Melissa Trego

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

Optometry Takes Over the "Big Easy"

Learning the Finer Points of Braille Writer Repair

University Honors Presidential Medal of Honor, Alumni Association Awardees

Elynne Rosenfeld Retires as Curator of D’Arrigo Family Gallery

Newest Interim Dean: Lauren Sponseller, CHER

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

Faculty Accomplishments Recognized at University Development Day

Friday's Fun Faculty Facts: Part II

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

DICE Changes Name, Adds New Division Director

Friday's Fun Faculty Facts

Return of Salus Awards Gala Brings Excitement, Enthusiasm

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

First Floor South Renovations to be All-Inclusive

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

Off We Go: Celebrating Audiology Students

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

Renowned PCO Optometrist Publishes Third Edition of Iconic Textbook

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

Biomedicine Program Celebrates First Decade of Success

Interprofessional Continuing Ed Program Draws a Big Crowd

Occupational Therapy Department Shines at International Conference

Winning Poster at Virtual Showcase

Occupational Therapy Faculty Accepted Into Academic Leadership Institute

Salus Employees Honored with Service Awards

Occupational Therapy Department Establishes Excellence in Its First Decade

Dr. Linda Casser Officially Retires After 44-Year Career

Role of the DICE: Department Has A Long and Distinguished History

Interprofessional Approach to Falls Risk

Campus Climate Matters

Faculty Focus: Maria Boka, MSPAS, PA-C

The Stars Come Out for 15th Annual Kids Fundraiser

Faculty Focus: Betsy O’Donnell, MS ‘86, COMS, CLVT, TVI

PCO/Salus Takes Center Stage at 2022 Academy Conference

Hearing Aid Industry's Relationship with Audiology Education

Optometry Residency Class of 2023: Dr. Ryan Keenan

Faculty Focus: Caitlyn Foy, DOT, MOTRL, CLA

Q&A: Post-baccalaureate Speech-Language Pathology Track with John Rose

Optometry Residency Class of 2023: Dr. Pratik Shah

Faculty Focus: Nora Whittaker Jones, MA, CCC-SLP

Optometry Residency Class of 2023: Dr. Nicholas Puzzella

Presidential Medal of Honor 2022 Awardee: Melissa Padilla

Sal's Shorts: PCO Dean Takes the Lead; Sarcoma Awareness Month

Faculty Focus: Dr. Radhika Aravamudhan

PCO Dean Takes the Lead

New Director of the Physician Assistant Program

Faculty Focus: Virginia Muthard, CPO/L, FAAOP

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

Faculty Focus: Kerry Lueders, MS ‘99, COMS, TVI, CLVT

Two Optometry Residents Named Blaustein Award Winners

Faculty Focus: Julie Quinlan, MPO, MS, CPO, ATC

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

Remembering Melissa Padilla

OTI Director Successfully Navigates Challenging Road to PhD

Meet the Speech-Language Institute's Clinical Educators, Part 1

PCO Honors Dr. Verma With Plaque Dedication, Reception

Staff Spotlight: Ta’Mar Ellensworth, BLVS Administrative Assistant

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

PCO/Salus Faculty Member Living Boyhood Dream with Hockey Team

2022 Alumni Association Awardees

Honoring Dr. Jeffrey Nyman and Dr. Neal Nyman

Dr. Salmon Collaborates on Winning Poster at DRS Conference

Retiring Audiologist Robert DiSogra Made His Mark on OCA

Prospective PCO Students Tap into Optometry Learning Experience

Former PCO Faculty Member Dr. Lawrence Ragone Passes

DEI Event Speaker Nydia Han, #ThisIsAmerica

Dr. Rachel Brackley Named New Externship Director

Why Are Residency Programs Important? Accelerated Scholars Residents Discuss

One Year Later: Bringing Hollywood to Elkins Park

SLI Welcomes Three New Clinical Educators

The Ex Files: Accelerated OD Program’s Externships

DEI Event Speaker Studies Latin Dancing for Alzheimer’s Prevention

Patient Care Perspectives in the Accelerated OD Program

Faculty Focus: Victor Bray, MSC, PhD, FNAP

Accelerated OD Scholars Program: To the Clinic and Beyond

Staff Spotlight: Jaime Schulang, MA, Director of Student Financial Affairs

DEI Remains Salus Strong with New Addition to University Community

University Faculty Development Day 2021

Faculty Focus: Anne Marie Ruckdeschel, MA, CCC-SLP

SLI Welcomes Kara Maharay as Director of Clinical Education

Virtual Holiday Party Brings Cheer to Faculty, Staff

Meet the Cast of The College Tour: Robert Serianni

2021 Year in Review

PCO Welcomes Dr. Fiza Tariq

Beth Moy Named New Chief of Staff

Faculty Focus: Dr. Jeffrey Nyman

Vanderbilt Partnership on Innovative O&M Pilot Program

Salus OT Program, Philly Nonprofit Keep Seniors Safer at Home

Dr. Killen Named Director of On-Campus Residency Programs

Dr. Verma to Retire After Half a Century of Excellence

Faculty Focus: Brandi DeVeaux, MS, OTR/L, CLT

PCO/Salus Honored by NOA at DEI Event

Salus Joins Effort to Tackle Disabling, Concussion-Induced Eye Disorder

Presidential Medal of Honor: Dr. John Fitzgerald

Shanae Johnson Goes From Salus to Social Media Star

Presidential Medal of Honor: Reade Fahs

Presidential Medal of Honor: Dr. Sarah Appel

Presidential Medal, Alumni Association Award Winners Recognized

Resident Class of 2022: Dr. Wayne Tan

Presidential Medal of Honor: Dr. Giri Sundar

Dr. J. Chad Duncan to Lead New Orthotics and Prosthetics Program

Faculty Focus: Dr. Korey Patrizi

Presidential Medal of Honor Awardees

Faculty Focus: Dr. David Meltzer

Kimberly Edmonds Named SLP Coordinator for Post-bacc Program

Summer Study Starts Diverse Undergrads on Path to PCO Success

Meet the Cast of The College Tour: Dr. Kelly Malloy

Salus, Caldwell Universities Partner to Mint Next Physician Assistants

Faculty Focus: Dr. Bre Myers

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

We are the (Optometry) Champions

Enhanced Roles for Two Audiology Faculty Members

New Faculty: Dr. Stephanie Holt

Brianna Brim Appointed Director of the Occupational Therapy Institute

New Faculty: James Kelly, MMS, PA-C

Dr. Margaret Mulligan Ready for a Well-Earned Retirement

Landon Godsey III: Fitness Guru and Friend Extraordinaire

Faculty Member’s Financial Contribution Gives SLP Students an Advantage

Faculty Focus: Dr. Daniel Pavlik

Faculty Focus: Christine McCormick, MS, MMS, PA-C

Salus University, Manhattan College Sign Agreement in Healthcare Education

Faculty Focus: Dr. Christin DeMoss

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

"All in the Family:" $100,000 Vision Van Donation

Behind the Scenes at TEI: Dr. Andrew Meagher

Faculty Focus: Kenneth Newton, MS, CCC-SLP

Farewell to a Salus Superstar

Dr. Francine Pearlman-Storch: Four Decades of Teaching Excellence

Faculty Focus: Amy Lustig, PhD, MPH, CCC-SLP

Behind the Scenes at TEI: Dr. Jeffrey Nyman

Faculty Focus: Dr. Kelly Salmon

Behind the Scenes at TEI: Dr. Alissa Coyne

Donor Support Opens More Doors of Opportunity in Optometry

Salus Gains SEPCHE Status

New Articulation Agreements Inked with Pennsylvania Schools

Behind the Scenes at TEI: Dr. Erin Kenny

Faculty Focus: Dr. Carlo Pelino

University Faculty Development Day 2020

Faculty Focus: Eileen Hunsaker, MS, CCC-SLP

Faculty Focus: Dr. Chad Killen

Length of Service Award Winners Recognized

Staff Spotlight: Regina Scriven, VP, Technology and Learning Resources

Faculty Focus: Patricia Martin Mayro, MA, CCC-SLP

Staff Spotlight: Nicholas Jones

Presidential Awards

A Vision Becomes a Reality: OCA Celebrates 20 Years (Part II)

Virtual Town Hall Recap: COVID-19 and the Future

Summer Enrichment Program Making a Comeback

DEI Event Deals With BLVS Issues

Dr. Sponseller to be Published in Top OT Research Journal

DEI Special Assistant: Dr. Juliana Mosley

Presidential Medal of Honor Awardee: Dr. Neal Nyman

Presidential Medal of Honor Awardee: Dr. Fern Silverman

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

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

University Launches Asynchronous CE Library

DEI Event: Healthcare Delivery and Social Equity

Faculty Focus: Dr. Gabriel Fickett

Faculty Focus: Dr. Erin Jenewein

Dr. James Konopack Named New CHER Dean

In Memoriam: Dr. Irving Bennett

Faculty Focus: Dr. Nicholas Karbach

Salus + Hampton: A Historic New Partnership

Salus University Welcomes Eileen Hunsaker as Director of Clinical Education at SLI

Faculty Focus: Kimberly Edmonds, MS, CCC-SLP

Faculty Focus: Dr. Bisant Labib

Salus University Welcomes Dr. Chad Killen

PPE Donation a Win-Win

Faculty Focus: Dr. Laine Higa

Reopening with the Salus Safety Strategy in Place

Faculty Focus: Dr. Alice Lim

Topic Tuesday: Community-Based OT