Alumni News

Congratulations to Stephanie Emmert, OD '09, and her husband, Kelly Batey, OD '07 , who recently opened a new practice in Oregon. The newspaper in New Albany profiled their success in this newspaper story . Read More

At this year's SECO International meeting in Atlanta, several alumni were honored for their accomplishments and service to the profession. G. Robert Crosby, OD '63, received the President's Award from outgoing SECO President Ron Bannister, OD '77. U.S. Senator John Boozman, OD '77, was also named this year's recipient of SECO's OD of the South Award. Congratulations to these distinguished alumni for their contributions to optometry. Read More

Five Professors Emeriti recently joined faculty and staff for SCO's annual Faculty/Staff Appreciation Day Luncheon. The retired faculty visited with former colleagues and even a few former students who now serve on the faculty. In attendance were (L-R): Drs. Richard Hazlett, Lisa Rossmeyer Wade, Don Reynolds, Denson Smith, and Darwin Mormon . Dr. Wade is a 1984 SCO graduate, while Dr. Smith is a 1950 graduate. Read More

Herbert Wertheim, OD '67, will join media mogul Roger Ailes, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, and actor Leonardo DiCaprio as a recipient of this year's Horatio Alger Awards to be presented in Washington D.C. The Horatio Alger Award is given to individuals who rise from humble beginnings and triumph over adversity.  Born in Philadelphia, Dr. Wertheim grew up in Florida and later earned his GED while in the U.S. Navy. He later worked at NASA, where he designed vision and... Read More