Jones previously served as president of both the Missouri Optometric Student Association and the Fellowship of Christian Optometrists and has been heavily involved in the college.

Jones previously served as president of both the Missouri Optometric Student Association and the Fellowship of Christian Optometrists and has been heavily involved in the college.
The interprofessional event brought together students from the College of Optometry, the College of Nursing’s Accelerated BSN Program and the University of Health Sciences & Pharmacy.
Schroeder conducted research and presented posters at several national conferences, including on refractive error and pinhole acuity relationships.
Aldridge Rhine, who earned her bachelor’s from UMSL in 2000, decided to embark on a career in optometry after reading a story in UMSL Magazine.
Martin found her passion for humanitarian work while volunteering with UMSL’s chapter of Student Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity last month.
UMSL’s chapter of Student Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity sends students to schools, Native American reservations and refugee resettlement institutions across the country.
Fenson, who competed in the Olympic trials for curling while starting optometry school, plans to bring needed care to his hometown of Bemidji, Minnesota.
The new agreement between the two universities will help funnel students in the one-year BIOS program into UMSL’s College of Optometry.
The group of volunteers through I Care International examined approximately 1,100 patients during the clinics in early March.
In addition to his studies, Pellegrino is teaching the puppy basic cues and exposing her to new environments.
The newly opened health center allows students to access little-to-no-cost medical care and behavioral health services during school hours.
Bennett received the CLMA Medal of Honor, while Henry received an award named for Bennett himself: the Dr. Edward S. Bennett GPLI Educator of the Year award.
A Wisconsin native, Traverse was recognized for her academic performance, ability, character, leadership and interest in the profession of optometry.
Adams, an optometrist at EYE-Q Vision Care in Fresno, California, helped diagnose a young patient with a brain tumor and ultimately save his life.
The specialty lenses are used to slow the progression of myopia, or nearsightedness.
She is focused on supporting students and also building up the college’s alumni presence, including reinstating a quarterly newsletter showcasing alumni achievements and hosting the annual August Academe.
The recent graduates joined Associate Clinical Professor Dr. Linda Marks for an I Care International clinic in San Alejo in March.
Bollig received a $4,250 scholarship, in addition to a $750 travel grant to attend the Heart of America Eye Care Congress last month.
The network seeks to advance opportunity and equity across the St. Louis region.
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.