The SUNY College of Optometry Alumni Association and the Optometric Center of New York (OCNY), the College’s affiliated foundation, have merged. The New York State Secretary of State certified the merger recently after securing approval from both boards and getting 95 percent of voting alumni to agree to the change. College leadership hopes the new […]
Meghan Thompson, a second year Salus University Pennsylvania College of Optometry student, achieved the highest NBEO® Part I Applied Basic Science Examination score nationally. In achieving the highest score, Thompson also received the Dr. Norman E. Wallis Award for Excellence – established to honor Dr. Wallis and his 25 years of phenomenal service as the executive director […]
Hannah Greenfield, left, and School of Optometry Dean Nichols at graduation Hannah Greenfield, a 2018 graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry, has been named the first recipient of the American Optometric Student Association’s student of the year award. The inaugural award is given to a student who has shown leadership […]
Optometry has a long way to go to achieve racial and gender parity. A full 78.3 percent of optometrists are white, and there is a $45,000 gulf between the average annual salaries of men and women. The Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP) at SUNY Optometry aims to bridge that gap. From providing Optometry […]
Dawn Rigney has been named vice president for institutional advancement of the State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry and executive director of the Optometric Center of New York (OCNY), the College’s affiliated foundation, effective May 17, 2018. Ms. Rigney most recently served as assistant vice president of alumni and parent relations for […]
On Friday, May 11, the UMSL College of Optometry honored 39 young doctors at a beautiful graduation ceremony at the Touhill Performing Arts Center. Graduates had the opportunity to listen to one of the most prestigious leaders in the profession, Dr. Arol Augsburger, who presented the keynote address. Dr. Augsburger retired as President of the […]
New England College of Optometry is pleased to welcome Dr. Howard Purcell, OD ’84, FAAO, as the 13th President of the College. Dr. Purcell began his term on July 1, 2018. President Purcell’s appointment was announced in April by the Board of Trustees of New England College of Optometry after a detailed selection process. Following […]
Programs and Benefits for Students and Young Professionals at Vision Expo West From panels with top thought leaders in optometry and access to word-class education, Vision Expo continues to offer students and young professionals tailored programming to get their careers off to a strong start. Students attending Vision Expo West 2018 have access to benefits […]
Fall 2018 IPEC Institute The Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC) is holding its 15th faculty development institute focused on Advancing & Sustaining Your Program for Collaborative Practice on October 3-5, 2018, at the Sheraton Crescent Hotel in Phoenix, AZ. Faculty teams are invited to come together for dedicated time to advance actionable plans for implementing projects […]
Job Description This position will provide scientific and technical support to the Cardiovascular and Vision Laboratory (CVL). The CVL is a component of the Biomedical Research and Environmental Sciences Division, which implements the science objectives of the life sciences research laboratories at the Johnson Space Center. The successful candidate will be responsible for participating in […]
