Eye on UMSL: The butterfly awakens

Composer Walter Mays (right) joined the internationally known “Pro Arte Quartet” (from left, David Perry, violin, Suzanne Beia, violin, Sally Chisholm, violin and Parry Karp, violoncello) in a conversation/performance of his new “String Quartet No. 2” Feb. 10 in the E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center at UMSL. The picture, taken by campus photographer August Jennewein, is the latest to be featured at Eye on UMSL.

Optometry alum Dr. Alison Carter Ramsey helps create patient-centered products, from medical devices to dietary supplements

Ramsey, who earned her OD from UMSL in 2001, has spent decades working for companies such as Alcon and Bausch + Lomb.

Optometry alum Dr. Alison Carter Ramsey helps create patient-centered products, from medical devices to dietary supplements

Ramsey, who earned her OD from UMSL in 2001, has spent decades working for companies such as Alcon and Bausch + Lomb.

Optometry alum Dr. Alison Carter Ramsey helps create patient-centered products, from medical devices to dietary supplements

Jun 9, 2026

Ramsey, who earned her OD from UMSL in 2001, has spent decades working for companies such as Alcon and Bausch + Lomb.

Scott D. Peterson’s book, ‘A Month of Game Days,’ wins Twin Bill Prize for Best Baseball Fiction

Peterson captures stories about baseball-obsessed father and coach Lou Mallett and his family. The book was inspired by some of Peterson’s own experiences coaching youth baseball in central Maine.

Eye on UMSL: Music of the movies

Jun 8, 2026

Assistant Teaching Professor David Wacyk dressed up as Marty McFly as he conducted the UMSL Orchestra and Wind Ensemble on May 13 at the Touhill.

Optometry graduate Airshpreet Kaur starting low-vision residency at The Eye Institute of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in Philadelphia

Kaur dreams of one day operating her own low-vision clinic, where she can help people adjust to vision loss in everyday life.

Optometry graduate Airshpreet Kaur starting low-vision residency at The Eye Institute of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in Philadelphia

Kaur dreams of one day operating her own low-vision clinic, where she can help people adjust to vision loss in everyday life.

Optometry graduate Airshpreet Kaur starting low-vision residency at The Eye Institute of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in Philadelphia

Jun 8, 2026

Kaur dreams of one day operating her own low-vision clinic, where she can help people adjust to vision loss in everyday life.

Eye on UMSL: The butterfly awakens

Optometry alum Dr. Alison Carter Ramsey helps create patient-centered products, from medical devices to dietary supplements

Optometry alum Dr. Alison Carter Ramsey helps create patient-centered products, from medical devices to dietary supplements

Optometry alum Dr. Alison Carter Ramsey helps create patient-centered products, from medical devices to dietary supplements

Scott D. Peterson’s book, ‘A Month of Game Days,’ wins Twin Bill Prize for Best Baseball Fiction

Eye on UMSL: Music of the movies

Optometry graduate Airshpreet Kaur starting low-vision residency at The Eye Institute of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in Philadelphia

Optometry graduate Airshpreet Kaur starting low-vision residency at The Eye Institute of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in Philadelphia

Optometry graduate Airshpreet Kaur starting low-vision residency at The Eye Institute of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in Philadelphia

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