The network seeks to advance equity for St. Louis people and places that have faced decades of disinvestment.
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College of Optometry Student Services partners with vendors in Anchor Action Network footprint
The network seeks to advance equity for St. Louis people and places that have faced decades of disinvestment.
College of Optometry Student Services partners with vendors in Anchor Action Network footprint
The network seeks to advance equity for St. Louis people and places that have faced decades of disinvestment.
College of Optometry Student Services partners with vendors in Anchor Action Network footprint
The network seeks to advance equity for St. Louis people and places that have faced decades of disinvestment.
2020 Optometry grad Dr. Kelly Deering finds her passion serving those in need
Deering works as an optometrist at Premier Eyecare Associates in northern Missouri and recently traveled to Kenya to provide patients with glasses and treat eye disease.
2020 Optometry grad Dr. Kelly Deering finds her passion serving those in need
Deering works as an optometrist at Premier Eyecare Associates in northern Missouri and recently traveled to Kenya to provide patients with glasses and treat eye disease.
2020 Optometry grad Dr. Kelly Deering finds her passion serving those in need
Deering works as an optometrist at Premier Eyecare Associates in northern Missouri and recently traveled to Kenya to provide patients with glasses and treat eye disease.
Optometry PhD graduate Linda Fine Hunt publishes historical fiction novel about growing up in University City
Spanning from 1954 to 1966, the story follows 16-year-old Linda, a quirky individualist who sets out to learn more about the culture and history of her neighbors.
Optometry PhD graduate Linda Fine Hunt publishes historical fiction novel about growing up in University City
Spanning from 1954 to 1966, the story follows 16-year-old Linda, a quirky individualist who sets out to learn more about the culture and history of her neighbors.
Optometry PhD graduate Linda Fine Hunt publishes historical fiction novel about growing up in University City
Spanning from 1954 to 1966, the story follows 16-year-old Linda, a quirky individualist who sets out to learn more about the culture and history of her neighbors.
Second-year Optometry student Megan Corcoran named to Women In Optometry’s student advisory board
The online publication offers insight from licensed optometrists about their work and lives.
Second-year Optometry student Megan Corcoran named to Women In Optometry’s student advisory board
The online publication offers insight from licensed optometrists about their work and lives.
Second-year Optometry student Megan Corcoran named to Women In Optometry’s student advisory board
The online publication offers insight from licensed optometrists about their work and lives.
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Eye on UMSL: Spheres
The round window adorning the new UMSL Patient Care Center changes colors depending on how the sunlight hits it at different times of day.
UMSL Patient Care Center, new home for College of Optometry, hosts grand opening
Designed with beauty and functionality in mind, the PCC boasts 35,000 square feet of clinical space, an abundance of new technology and partnership opportunities.
Brains on brains: Students fill first UMSL Neuroscience Research Showcase
More than 20 students from all different disciplines filled the showcase with brainy research exploring topics from chimera neural oscillators to the psychology of love.
Hundreds of students, alumni and employers make countless connections at UMSL Internship & Job Fair
The event attracted more than 600 UMSL students and alumni – and over 290 recruiters who connected with attendees interested in jobs, internships and other career opportunities.
There’s just one choice: Founders Dinner video highlights campus community and programs
A video highlighting UMSL’s nine colleges and schools, beautifully diverse campus and vibrant sense of community debuted at the university’s 2016 Founders Dinner.
Optometry professor garners top honors for contributions to contact lenses
Ed Bennett has been ranked among the “30 Most Influential in Contact Lenses” by the national publication Contact Lens Spectrum.
Eye on UMSL: Blocking blue
Under the watchful eye of Associate Professor of Optometry Carl Bassi, several students try out new “blue-blocker” eyewear inside the UMSL Patient Care Center.
UMSL sets record – for degrees awarded
With an all-time high of 3,199 students earning degrees from the university over the past fiscal year, the total number of UMSL alumni has now surpassed 95,000.
Eye on UMSL: Literally
The circular window of the almost-complete Patient Care Center is shaping up to be the literal eye on UMSL’s campus.
UMSL optometrist offers new contact lens technology for all eye shapes, sizes
EyePrintPRO is a contact lens designed to match the exact contours of the individual eye, making contact lenses an option for those with irregularly shaped corneas.
UMSL celebrates spring 2016 graduates, with nearly 1,600 students finishing their degrees
Graduating students will gather with family, friends and the campus community for commencement exercises set to take place May 14 and 15.
Optometry student wins first place InfantSEE Scholarship, gains extensive externship experience
Shelby Baugh Bruner’s advocacy for infant vision examinations won her the first place InfantSEE Scholarship, which she’ll use to fund externships beyond those she will do in St. Louis.
Student experience, connections to faculty and staff grow with campus-wide ‘INSPIRE’ effort
The new mentoring program took off in September 2015, and both students and those volunteering as mentors say they are finding it worthwhile.
Sneak peek into new UMSL Patient Care Center
The new center is expected to open at the start of the fall semester.
Keeping talent on campus: Optometry student turned faculty
Erin Brooks went through the Bridge Program and earned three degrees from UMSL before she settled into her role as an assistant clinical professor in the College of Optometry.
Eye on UMSL: Head of the class
The photograph was taken by UMSL photographer August Jennewein and is the latest to be featured in Eye on UMSL.
Innovative teaching wins optometry professor education award
Ed Bennett was recognized with the 2015 Michael G. Harris Award for Excellence in Optometric Education by the American Academy of Optometry.
3 staff members recognized for outstanding service, teamwork, care
The recipients of the 2015 Chancellor’s Awards for Staff Excellence include (from left) Mary Brown, Debra Black and Samuel Darko.
Faculty excellence in teaching, research, service in spotlight
The award recipients include (from left) Christopher Spilling, Sanjiv Bhatia, Lauren Obermark, Susan Brownell, Kimberly Baldus, W. Howard McAlister and Brian Lawton.
New year, new look for optometry nook in Marillac
Wander down the west stairs of Marillac Hall to its bottom floor and stumble upon all new sights.
Optometrist, military man, humanitarian wins Chancellor’s Award for civic engagement
Dr. W. Howard McAlister, associate professor of optometry at UMSL, will receive the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Civic Engagement on Sept. 16 during the State of the University Address.
Chancellor Tom George: UMSL’s future has great promise
George discussed UMSL’s future on the June 22 episode of “St. Louis on the Air” on St. Louis Public Radio.
Commencement weekend marks more than 1,000 milestones
Graduating students will join UMSL alumna Safia Madani, who is shown here celebrating with family at the December commencement.
UMSL vision scientist studies new golf ball that improves accuracy
Carl Bassi set out to discover whether a new, innovative ball could lead to improved putting.
Media Coverage: March 2015
Stories about the university, its scholars and their expertise are often covered by local and national news media. Media Coverage highlights some of the top stories.
Innovators, leaders, champions, the strong, entrepreneurs, performers choose UMSL
The latest round of “I Chose UMSL” billboards features students, alumni and faculty paired to fit themes, such as Joanne Lee and Erin Baskett as performers.
Vision scientist explains science behind that blue and black (or white and gold) dress
Carl Bassi, associate professor of optometry at UMSL, discussed the phenomenon with St. Louis Magazine this week.
15 photos from UMSL Homecoming 2015
Couldn’t make it to any of the University of Missouri–St. Louis Homecoming 2015 events or want to revisit them? UMSL Daily has you covered.
Patient Care Center receives warm reception amid wintry weather
About 150 optometry students, faculty, alumni and others from the UMSL community and beyond gathered Friday to celebrate the groundbreaking of the $17 million, 48,000-square-foot center.
Media Coverage: December 2014
The University of Missouri–St. Louis makes a significant impact on the St. Louis area. Stories about the university,...
Media Coverage: November 2014
The University of Missouri–St. Louis makes a significant impact on the St. Louis area. Stories about the university,...
Eye on UMSL: Faculty authors
Information systems Professor Mary Lacity talks with Larry Frederick, UMSL’s chief information officer, about his book at the annual Faculty Author Reception.
Media Coverage: October 2014
Stories about the university, its scholars and their expertise are often covered by local and national news media. Media Coverage highlights some of the top stories.
Media Coverage: September 2014
Stories about the university, its scholars and their expertise are often covered by local and national news media. Media Coverage highlights some of the top stories.
UMSL’s Advanced Credit Program sees steady growth
UMSL’s Advanced Credit Program gave Alexis Ramos, now a first-year student at the university, an early look at various fields of study.
Fechner lecturer helps explain others’ points of view
Alexandra Horowitz, author of “On Looking” and The New York Times bestseller “Inside of a Dog,” spoke at UMSL for the College of Optometry’s 13th annual Fechner Day lecture.
HOK designs new UMSL Patient Care Center
UMSL is reshaping its South Campus with a new $17 million Patient Care Center for its colleges of Optometry and Nursing.
Alumni honorees stand out in chosen fields
The 2014 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients include (from left) William Shiang, Claire M. Schenk, Barbara Willis Brown, Robert “Bobby” Norfolk and Kathleen Boyd-Fenger.
Eye on UMSL: New faculty
Christopher Boyce, supervisor of instructional technology for UMSL Information Technology Services, introduces new faculty members to software and hardware support they can take advantage of for their research and teaching.
Media Coverage: June 2014
Stories about the university, its scholars and their expertise are often covered by local and national news media. Media Coverage highlights some of the top coverage.
3 UMSL projects funded by University of Missouri System
A novel device to help kids see, efforts to enhance antibiotic potency and a new decision-support tool that would improve efficiencies in construction are currently under way at UMSL.
Media Coverage: May 2014
Stories about the university, its scholars and their expertise are often covered by local and national news media. Media Coverage highlights some of the top coverage.
From classroom to career: Latest wave of optometry graduates enter work force
Thirty-nine students graduated from the program in May, all of them with jobs already lined up in the optometry field.
Media Coverage: April 2014
Stories about the university, its scholars and their expertise are often covered by local and national news media. Media Coverage highlights some of the top coverage.
UMSL commencement: 5 ceremonies, nearly 1,600 graduates, 6 honorary degrees
All of the honorary degree recipients have strong ties to UMSL or the St. Louis region and a commitment to excellence in their work and their communities.
Optometrist talks evolution of college, contact lenses
There’s a good chance no one knows the College of Optometry at the University of Missouri–St. Louis better than Vinita Henry.
Media Coverage: March 2014
Stories about the university, its scholars and their expertise are often covered by local and national news media. Media Coverage highlights some of the top coverage.
UMSL student elected to optometry’s top US student leadership position
Devin Sasser is the second UMSL student to hold the office of president of the American Optometric Student Association in three years.
Media highlights 4 new UMSL buildings, Natural Bridge improvements
The St. Louis Business Journal showcased the ongoing and planned construction on and near campus in two articles last week.
Media Coverage: February 2014
Stories about the university, its scholars and their expertise are often covered by local and national news media. Media Coverage highlights some of the top coverage.
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- Students engage UMSL community during Undergraduate Research Symposium
- College of Nursing’s Spring Research Day highlights students’ efforts to engage with the community
- Annual Graduate Research Fair helps students showcase their work
- Senior business administration major Jesse Frey places second at St. Louis Regional Entrepreneurship Educator pitch competition
