SCO News

More than 550 men, women and children (and a few dogs!) attended the 3rd annual Memphis VisionWalk held at Overton Park on Saturday, October 23rd. The family-friendly walk is a national event created to raise awareness and to fundraise for the Foundation Fighting Blindness. The foundation is a non-profit organization which drives research to prevent blindness, and provides treatments for people affected by Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP), Macular Degeneration, Usher syndrome, and to find cures... Read More

SCO is seeking submissions for names of distinguished ODs and other individuals for consideration of honorary degrees to be awarded at commencement in 2011. The college invites you to submit the names and accomplishments of individuals to be considered; anonymous submissions are not permitted. Specific criteria include at least two of these: distinguished record of scholarship, outstanding contribution to society through humanitarian efforts, public service or education, and outstanding... Read More

Over 70 female optometry students (and several male ones, too) enjoyed a girl’s night out filled with food, fun, and practical advice concerning the challenges faced by women in the optometric profession during the “Women in Eyecare” presentation and subsequent panel discussion held on Monday, October 11th at SCO. Karen Fallon , Eye Care Business Advisor at Allergan, began the seminar by addressing the current state of the optometric profession, how recent legislation has impacted... Read More

Many optometry students major in biology, chemistry or other science-related degrees during undergraduate school. Jason Harper, ’14, majored in musical theatre at Missouri State University. He had a passion for performing from his appearances in high school, community and college theatre. In 2003, his dreams paid off when he was cast in the national touring company of Grease . He played Roger, one of the “T-Birds” who sings a song about, well, “Mooning.” By his account, Jason... Read More

The Federal Department of Education has released the official Fiscal Year 2008 student loan cohort default rates for all the schools in the country. (A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school’s borrowers who have defaulted on their student loans). The 2008 national average was 7%, up from last year’s rate of 6.7%.  However, SCO’s cohort default rate remains at 0% for the 14th consecutive year. "This is great news," said Cindy Garner, SCO's Director of Financial Aid. "Our... Read More