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Optometry student Quynh Nguyen named to 2025-26 CooperVision Student Myopia Leadership Society
The society provides educational experiences for students in optometry schools across North America who are dedicated to helping treat children with myopia.
College of Optometry alum Dr. Sarah Frye Heywood builds career as optical regional director at Walmart
Heywood focuses on teaching, training and developing associates working in nearly 600 Walmart vision centers across 20 states.
2023 Optometry grad Dr. John Kingsley joins Vision Specialists in Omaha, Nebraska
A native of Kearney, Nebraska, Kingsley was first connected with his new colleagues while studying at UMSL.
College of Optometry using VR technology to create customized progressive lenses
The breakthrough virtual reality tool allows opticians to design progressive lenses that are fully customized to patients by tracking their specific gaze dynamics.
UMSL optometry alum Dr. Brianne Hobbs named dean of Chicago College of Optometry
A 2010 graduate, Hobbs has spent the past 15 years carving out a career in optometric education.
State of the University Address highlights UMSL’s focus on sustainability, innovation as it prepares for bright future
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik delivered her annual address to an audience of UMSL faculty and staff members and supporters at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
Convocation welcomes new students to UMSL campus, draws record crowd
New students heard from several speakers, received a lapel pin and recited the Triton Creed to commemorate their induction into the UMSL community.
UMSL welcomes 24 new faculty members as fall semester kicks off
The new faculty took part in an orientation organized by the Office of Academic Affairs last Tuesday to help get them ready for the new academic year.
Assistant Clinical Professor Dr. Tareq Nabhan named president of the St. Louis Optometric Society
The organization provides continuing education to local optometrists with the goal of improving visual health across the greater St. Louis community.