SCO News

Two individuals were selected to receive honorary degrees at Southern College of Optometry's May 8th commencement ceremony for their contributions to the profession of optometry. American Optometric Association President David Cockrell, OD ’81 , is this year’s recipient of the Doctor of Ocular Science degree. The 12th SCO alumnus to lead the AOA, Dr. Cockrell was also invited to deliver this year’s commencement address. In addition to his duties as AOA President, Dr. Cockrell serves as... Read More

Reich Named Interim President at Southern College of Optometry MEMPHIS, Tennessee (April 2, 2015) – Southern College of Optometry (SCO) announced today that Lewis Reich, OD, PhD , Professor and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, has been named Interim President following the resignation earlier this week of Richard W. Phillips, OD . Dr. Reich joined SCO’s faculty in 2008 as Vice President for Academic Affairs following nearly a decade of service at Nova Southeastern... Read More