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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....

Hearing loss doesn’t limit optometry student from improving others’ vision

Riley Liss was born with hearing loss in both ears and received her first pair of hearing aids when she was 6 months old. ...

College of Optometry recruitment video wins gold in Educational Advertising Awards

The video demonstrates that the College of Optometry provides not only rigorous education but also a supportive environment. ...

University Marketing and Communications honored with multiple awards

The Council for Advancement and Support of Education recognized the department's work with one gold, four silver and three bronze awards. ...

Cheers to 2019: A look back at the year that was in UMSL Daily

These stories, highlighting the efforts and achievements of students, alumni, faculty and staff, reflect UMSL's impact on the lives of individual students and on the community....

College of Optometry brings Christmas to south city charter school

Optometry student Shelby Griggs arranged for the college to donate holiday gifts for all 96 third and fourth grade students at Carondelet Leadership Academy....

‘A tornado dropped me off here’: Nick Palisch on weather, storm chasing and students

The director of student and alumni services for the College of Optometry has caught around 12 twisters, including the 2011 tornado that damaged the airport....

Walman Scholarship helps new father Aric Waltz balance life

Walman Optical granted the optometry student its maximum possible scholarship, $5,000, to complete his studies. ...

College of Optometry updates Marillac Hall for recruitment, student success

Four floors have been upgraded to both refresh existing study spaces and create new ones for students in the college....

UMSL College of Optometry premieres new video focused on student voices, family feel

Supportive student services, national leadership opportunities and extensive externship experiences are just some of the program features highlighted in the video....