Southern College of Optometry

Southern College of Optometry Southern College of Optometry is one of the nation's leading institutions of optometric education.

Thank you to faculty members Drs. Christina Newman, Laurel Kelley (’18), and Lily Wang for representing SCO at the recen...
06/12/2026

Thank you to faculty members Drs. Christina Newman, Laurel Kelley (’18), and Lily Wang for representing SCO at the recent Association of Contact Lens Educators (AOCLE) Annual Meeting, hosted by Midwestern University Chicago College of Optometry.

During the meeting, Dr. Newman was inducted as AOCLE Secretary, while Dr. Wang was recognized for becoming a Fellow of the International Association of Contact Lens Educators. She also received special recognition for earning the highest score on the fellowship exam. Congratulations!

Progress on Phase I of SCO’s Greater Vision building project is now visible as construction begins in earnest, with crew...
06/12/2026

Progress on Phase I of SCO’s Greater Vision building project is now visible as construction begins in earnest, with crews at work on the site of the future facility behind The Eye Center.

Learn more about the Greater Vision Campaign: https://www.sco.edu/greatervision

Congratulations to Jordan Ukena, OD ’21, on being named Young Optometrist of the Year by the Iowa Optometric Association...
06/11/2026

Congratulations to Jordan Ukena, OD ’21, on being named Young Optometrist of the Year by the Iowa Optometric Association!

Dr. Ukena received the award during the Iowa Optometric Association’s 2026 Annual Congress in Des Moines, Iowa.

06/11/2026

SCO students learn using the latest technology, techniques, and hands-on clinical experiences throughout their education.

In this Faculty Perspectives video, Dr. Tyler Kitzman (’16) discusses why he chose SCO, his role teaching in both the classroom and clinic, and how SCO continually invests in innovation to prepare students for the future of optometric practice.

View more faculty perspectives: https://www.sco.edu/sco-faculty-perspectives-video-series

Employees enjoyed a chance to relax and recharge today during SCO’s chair massage event, part of the College’s ongoing c...
06/10/2026

Employees enjoyed a chance to relax and recharge today during SCO’s chair massage event, part of the College’s ongoing commitment to employee wellness.

Throughout the day, faculty and staff took a few minutes away from their desks to enjoy 10-minute chair massages designed to help reduce tension, promote relaxation, and support overall well-being.

Thank you to Human Resources for coordinating this wellness opportunity!

Congratulations to the faculty and staff members recognized during this morning's campus-wide meeting as nominees for SC...
06/10/2026

Congratulations to the faculty and staff members recognized during this morning's campus-wide meeting as nominees for SCO's Eye See You! Awards.

Caring
• Patrice Valenta
• Misty Massey
• Tyrone Smith

Excellence
• Debra Mooradian
• Michael Ward
• Michelle Kelley (not pictured)
• Clay Jones (not pictured)
• Jeff Bunnell
• Felicia White
• Delrita Branch
• Melissa Hansbro

Integrity
• Bailey Gurley
• Donna Webb (not pictured)

Respect
• Jesse McKinley
• Delrita Branch

Service
• Dr. Lindsay Elkins ('07)
• Emily Hall

Nominated by their peers, these individuals were recognized for exemplifying SCO's core values through their dedication to students, patients, colleagues, and the college community.

This morning's program also featured SCO President Dr. Lewis Reich's semi-annual campus update.

Congratulations to all!

Congratulations to David Fisher, Jr., OD ’90, on being named Doctor of the Year by the Louisiana Optometric Association!...
06/09/2026

Congratulations to David Fisher, Jr., OD ’90, on being named Doctor of the Year by the Louisiana Optometric Association! Dr. Fisher was recognized during the association’s annual convention in Baton Rouge this weekend.

Dr. Fisher practices alongside his niece, Rebecca Fisher Broussard, OD ’24, and serves as an SCO externship preceptor. He is pictured at the convention with Dr. Broussard and SCO student Ellie Fields, ’27, who is currently completing an externship at the practice.

Dr. Karen Squier, Chief of Low Vision Services at The Eye Center, recently represented SCO at the Insight 2030 conferenc...
06/09/2026

Dr. Karen Squier, Chief of Low Vision Services at The Eye Center, recently represented SCO at the Insight 2030 conference in Nairobi, Kenya, a global gathering focused on public health and reducing avoidable blindness.

At the conference, Dr. Squier presented a poster titled Grant vs. Self-Pay Pathways and Equity Challenges in a Low Vision Clinic. Her research examines factors that influence access to low vision services and assistive technology and explores strategies to improve care for underserved populations.

Congratulations to Erin Keim, OD ’17, on being named Young Optometrist of the Year by the Pennsylvania Optometric Associ...
06/08/2026

Congratulations to Erin Keim, OD ’17, on being named Young Optometrist of the Year by the Pennsylvania Optometric Association!

Dr. Keim was honored during the Pennsylvania Optometric Association’s Spring Congress in Pittsburgh this weekend.

Members of SCO’s Spectrum chapter participated in Memphis Pride Fest this weekend, connecting with attendees and handing...
06/08/2026

Members of SCO’s Spectrum chapter participated in Memphis Pride Fest this weekend, connecting with attendees and handing out sunglasses and other goodies throughout the day. Thank you to Spectrum for engaging with the Memphis community at this year’s festival!

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Memphis, TN
38104

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