“Any time we're all together as a family, you can't beat it,” said Jay S. Feldstein, DO '81, president and CEO of PCOM, as he welcomed the College community to celebrate the reopening of the Student Success Center in Philadelphia.
After months of comprehensive renovations, PCOM faculty and staff hosted a kickoff event with a ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil the 55,000-square-foot student-informed design that prioritizes flexibility and accessibility with vibrant colors and artwork throughout.
“As we discussed the renovations to this building, we knew that we wanted to focus on the whole student,” Feldstein said. “We wanted to provide each and every PCOM student with opportunities to achieve academic, professional and emotional health.”
Feldstein emphasized that the project was funded by generous contributions of alumni and friends through the United & Ignited fundraising campaign, led by Carrie Collins, JD, PhD, Chief Advancement and Strategic Planning Officer, who also spearheaded the building's redesign.
“It is because of the unwavering support of our donors that we are able to create
more spaces
that enrich our students' lives,” Collins said. “The Student Success Center embodies
our commitment to supporting the whole person, ensuring that our students have the
resources and community they need to thrive.”
The Student Success Center brings together a diverse range of resources under one roof:
“From creating more study spaces to offering us more places to meet and relax, the Student Success Center is going to have a tremendously positive impact on students,” said Paige Schlechter (DO '28), president of the Student Government Association, emphasizing that the best part about the renovations are the extended hours of operation. “I know students are so looking forward to being able to use the Student Success Center every single day.”
The updated center will offer extended hours, remaining open later into the evenings and on weekends.
Learn more about the Student Success Center and its hours and amenities. Or view photos of the spaces and amenities.
Established in 1899, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) has trained thousands of highly competent, caring physicians, health practitioners and behavioral scientists who practice a “whole person” approach to care—treating people, not just symptoms. PCOM, a private, not-for-profit accredited institution of higher education, operates three campuses (PCOM, PCOM Georgia and PCOM South Georgia) and offers doctoral degrees in clinical psychology, educational psychology, osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, physical therapy, and school psychology. The college also offers graduate degrees in applied behavior analysis, applied positive psychology, biomedical sciences, forensic medicine, medical laboratory science, mental health counseling, physician assistant studies, and school psychology. PCOM students learn the importance of health promotion, research, education and service to the community. Through its community-based Healthcare Centers, PCOM provides care to medically underserved populations. For more information, visit pcom.edu or call 215-871-6100.
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