SCO News

SCO student Jessica A. Haynes, '15 , has been named the recipient of the 2014 Dr. Norman E. Wallis Award for Excellence in recognition of receiving the highest score on the National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) Part I Basic Science Examination this year. The award was established to honor Dr. Wallis’ 25 years of outstanding service as Executive Director of the NBEO. It consists of a personalized plaque as well as a full refund of the Part I registration fee. The Award will be... Read More

This year’s commencement ceremony saw 115 new graduates enter the profession of optometry on Friday, May 9, 2014. Class President Andrew Bradbury delivered the class address. Dr. Dori Carlson , former President of the American Optometric Association, delivered the commencement address. She also received the Doctor of Ocular Science degree, conferred on those who have made outstanding contributions and rendered distinguished service to the profession of optometry and the field of visual... Read More

Southern College of Optometry’s 29th Annual Student Awards program honored academic and clinical achievement by members of the Class of 2014 in an on-campus ceremony held at the conclusion of Capstone week in SCO's new academic classrooms. The following students received awards and recognition during the event: Academic and Clinical Award Sponsors and 2014 Recipients Bays Family Service Award Stephanie Lew Beaver-Visitec International, Inc. Partners in Optometry Award Jenna Hall,... Read More