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2/26/21

SCO Observes Black History Month

In observance of Black History Month, it’s a great time to remember pioneers who left their mark on SCO’s history: Some SCO firsts: SCO's first African-American graduate was Algenon Dandy, OD '75. SCO's first female African-American graduate was Adedayo Olympio, OD '83. Dr. Harlington Hanna became SCO's first African-American instructor when he joined the faculty in 1977. He was also SCO's first Chief of Services for Peds and ... Read More
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2/22/21

Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Adam Ramsey

Adam Ramsey, OD '12 Where do you currently live? Royal Palm Beach, FL What is your greatest professional accomplishment or patient care success story? My greatest professional accomplishment has to be the opening of Socialite Vision. I started that dream during a business plan competition at SCO with another SCO grad, William Tantum, and made it come to life. Like the great philosopher Drake once said, I started from the bottom now I am here. Why did you choose Southern Col... Read More
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2/19/21

Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Jessica Ward

Jessica Ward, OD '18 Where do you currently live? Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri What is your greatest professional accomplishment or patient care success story? Greatest accomplishment is being able to give back to the community and joining the Army as an optometrist. Every year I volunteer for mission trips with Onesight. In 2017, I went to Tanzania and in 2019 I went to India. Both times we were able to serve over 3,500 patients and provide glasses and eye examinations to patients w... Read More
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2/17/21

Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Adam Young

Adam Young, OD '14 Where do you currently live? Kennesaw, GA What is your greatest professional accomplishment or patient care success story? My greatest professional accomplishment is recently opening a new private practice called First Class Eye Care located in Duluth, GA. Why did you choose Southern College of Optometry to pursue your optometric education? I chose SCO because of the family feel environment. There was a genuine feeling that faculty cared about the well-being... Read More
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2/10/21

Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Erika Cox

Erika Cox, OD '07 Where do you currently live? Memphis, TN What is your greatest professional accomplishment or patient care success story? I believe my greatest accomplishment would be having opened a private practice from ground up along with my business partner and fellow SCO alumni, Dr. Lindsay Slemp. SCO bestowed upon me a great clinical foundation and knowledge base; however, opening a business without a business background is the ultimate challenge! I was determined to take o... Read More
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