They have faced countless challenges, including a life-changing global pandemic, but they all remained committed to their professional goals.
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They have faced countless challenges, including a life-changing global pandemic, but they all remained committed to their professional goals.
They have faced countless challenges, including a life-changing global pandemic, but they all remained committed to their professional goals.
They have faced countless challenges, including a life-changing global pandemic, but they all remained committed to their professional goals.
The online course targeted toward helping young professionals grow their leadership skills meets on Thursdays during the lunch hour.
Riley Liss was born with hearing loss in both ears and received her first pair of hearing aids when she was 6 months old.
Riley Liss was born with hearing loss in both ears and received her first pair of hearing aids when she was 6 months old.
Riley Liss was born with hearing loss in both ears and received her first pair of hearing aids when she was 6 months old.
After graduating from the Honors College then the College of Optometry, Lakayil heads off to a residency in ocular disease at VA Illiana Health Care System.
After graduating from the Honors College then the College of Optometry, Lakayil heads off to a residency in ocular disease at VA Illiana Health Care System.
After graduating from the Honors College then the College of Optometry, Lakayil heads off to a residency in ocular disease at VA Illiana Health Care System.
Walman Optical granted the optometry student its maximum possible scholarship, $5,000, to complete his studies.
Walman Optical granted the optometry student its maximum possible scholarship, $5,000, to complete his studies.
Walman Optical granted the optometry student its maximum possible scholarship, $5,000, to complete his studies.
Tami Soriano opened Carthage Eye Care in 1992. Now her daughter, Torie Soriano, is a doctor there as well. Together they make mission trips to Haiti.
Bennett monitors Pham’s vision and fits his contact lenses to help keep the athlete’s game strong.