Southern College of Optometry

SCO alumni and friends attending the American Academy of Optometry meeting in Indianapolis this week are invited to network at our Cocktails with Classmates reception. SCO's event will be held on Friday, November 8 from 4:30-6:30 pm at the JW Marriott Indianapolis.

Exciting news from the American Academy of Optometry meeting in Indianapolis, where SCO's team placed 2nd in the Essilor Academic Challenge! Congratulations to Chris Distin ’25, Gabrielle Canant ’26, Beatriz Suarez ’26, and team advisor Dr. Morgan Ollinger for a job well done!

Drs. Johnson and Wright are pictured with their awards, joined by SCO President Dr. Lewis Reich and SCO’s Vice President for Institutional Advancement, George Miller.

Congratulations to Jarrett Johnson, OD ’90, and Brittany Wright, OD ’15, for being honored at the Theia Awards Celebration during the American Academy meeting in Indianapolis as 2024 Theia Awards of Excellence recipients.

A big thank you as well to the Class of 2024 alumni who joined us this morning in Indianapolis for Coffee with Classmates!

Congratulations to all of SCO's alumni who recently achieved the honor of becoming new Fellows of the American Academy of Optometry, including Jade Coats, OD '16, Andrew Plaxco, OD '22, Rachel Steele, OD '22, and Collin Simmons, OD '22, pictured.

Later tonight, Dr. Ollinger will be coaching SCO's team in the Essilor Academic Challenge. Best of luck to our contestants!

Dr. Ollinger is pictured alongside Drs. Marie Bodack, Lor Sildiryan, and Jessica Haynes ('15) after presenting their lecture, "Rapid Fire: Pediatric Ocular Trauma."

Thank you to SCO faculty member Dr. Morgan Ollinger for sharing this photo from the American Academy of Optometry meeting in Indianapolis!

Lauren Trowbridge, SCO’s Director of Development, recently enjoyed visiting with Dr. John Gazaway ’67 and his wife Suzanne in Sunrise Beach, MO. Dr. Gazaway has been a long time supporter of SCO in several meaningful ways. We are so grateful for his continuous support.

The Scleral Contact Lens Education Rounds and Lecture (SCLERAL) Program returned to Memphis to co-host our first workshop of the year at the Southern College of Optometry.

along with his experience working as a technician at their practice and his appreciation for optometry’s work-life balance, inspired him to pursue a career in the field: sco.edu/student-life-b…

In this Student Life blog post, first-year student Canon Presson, '28, reflects on how growing up as the child of two optometrists and SCO alumni, Drs. Shane ('95) and Michelle Presson ('96),

Dr. Rixon will be honored during Academy 2024, set to take place next week in Indianapolis.

Congratulations to Dr. Andrew Rixon, Consulting Clinical Educator for SCO, on being named the recipient of the Vincent Ellerbrock Clinician Educator Award by The American Academy of Optometry.

Southern College of Optometry provides free and affordable vision care for people across the Mid-South through community programs and at its eye clinics in Midtown, Crosstown and the University District. dailymemphian.com/article/47501 By @Aisling901 | @SCOnews

Happy Halloween from SCO! Our faculty, staff, and students are getting into the festive spirit with fun and creative costumes!

Last night, SCO students participated in the "Alcon Colors Try-On Event," enjoying an engaging evening of learning and hands-on experience with colored contact lenses. Thank you to Alcon and all attendees for making the event a success!

Beth Fisher, SCO's Director of Alumni Engagement, recently enjoyed connecting with Blake Jarrard, OD ’14, and his staff during a visit to his practice, Progressive Eye Center and Boutique, in North Little Rock, Arkansas. SCO loves our alumni!