SCO News

Lewis Reich, OD, PhD, was formally inaugurated as the seventh president to lead Southern College of Optometry during a ceremony held on Friday, May 13, 2016 at the institution's midtown Memphis campus. The SCO community welcomed more than 300 visitors, including representatives from other optometry colleges, local institutions of higher learning, representatives of the ophthalmic industry, and other invited guests.  In his introduction, SCO Board of Trustees Chair Steven... Read More

Southern College of Optometry welcomed 130 new graduates into the profession of optometry on Friday, May 6, 2016 during the college's annual commencement ceremony held at the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Memphis. U.S. Senator John Boozman of Arkansas delivered the commencement address. He 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... Read More

Southern College of Optometry’s 31st Annual Student Awards program honored academic and clinical achievement by members of the Class of 2016 in an on-campus ceremony held the day prior to commencement. Thanks to the generosity of SCO's donors from the ophthalmic industry and alumni supporters, the following students received awards and recognition during the event: VALEDICTORIAN Monica Perry SALUTATORIAN Ryan Wilkerson GOLD KEY HONORARY... Read More