Wednesday, October 24, 2018
SCO is accepting nominations for honorary degrees to recognize distinguished ODs and other individuals to be recognized at the college's 2019 commencement ceremony. Recipients must be of sufficient stature and character as to honor the college; anonymous submissions will not be accepted.
Specific criteria must include at least two of these:
Distinguished record of scholarship;
Outstanding contributions to society through humanitarian efforts, public service, or education;
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Wednesday, October 17, 2018
Southern College of Optometry's 2018 Convocation ceremony recognized the achievements of students, alumni, faculty, and staff with several awards and recognition presented. Of special note, the Class of 2022 gathered for its official white coat group portrait.
Receiving SCO's Lifetime Achievement Award - the highest honor bestowed by the college - was Norma K. Bowyer, OD '77. Dr. Bowyer was honored for her philanthropic work and efforts to help establish the connections between...
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Wednesday, October 17, 2018
Thursday, October 4, 2018
For the 22nd consecutive year, Southern College of Optometry’s student loan cohort default rates remains at zero percent. This is according to the U.S. Department of Education’s newly released numbers for FY2015.
The FY2015 student loan cohort default rates reveal that SCO graduates are successfully transitioning to the optometric practice.
“This is great news,” said Cindy Garner, Director of Financial Aid. “Our graduates continue to have much...
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Thursday, October 4, 2018