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Missouri Optometric Association

Assistant Clinical Professor Patrick Stark selected for inaugural AOA Leadership Institute

The year-long AOA program aims “to energize and equip the next generation of champions for optometry, who will then be ready to step in and lead at all levels –...

Super involved Lauren Dermody finds passion and love in UMSL College of Optometry

Dermody discovered specialties and studies such as low vision and pharmacology but also her fiancé – optometry student Matthew Falconer....

Scholarships empower optometry student to give back, work toward dreams

Fourth year optometry student Krystal Matson received the Dr. Larry J. Alexander Scholarship in recognition of her service to others and the profession....

College of Optometry alumnus appointed to state board

Scott Ream will take his experience to Jefferson City where he’ll help oversee licensing, optometry schools, continuing education and malpractice....

Optometry students, faculty, alumni travel to Jefferson City to lobby and connect

The Missouri Optometric Association Conference offered students an opportunity to see how doctors and legislators can work together on behalf of patients....

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....