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SUNY College of Optometry to Establish an Extension Program for Doctor of Optometry Candidates in Syracuse, NY at SUNY Upstate Medical University For Immediate Release – February 21, 2023 Manhattan / Syracuse, NY, February 21, 2023 – Two State University of New York (SUNY) campuses join forces to improve access to health care through growing […]

December 29, 2022

SUNY Optometry Receives Grant to Reveal Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms Effecting Myopia Development

For Immediate Release: December 29, 2022 Myopia is a leading cause of vision impairment worldwide and is growing in prevalence, this study aims to provide a deeper understanding of the biology of myopia that will lead to new and more effective treatments SUNY College of Optometry’s Dr. David Troilo, was awarded a $2.34 million grant […]

November 30, 2022

Dr. Michael Sullivan-Mee Named Chair of Clinical Education at SUNY College of Optometry

For Immediate Release: November 30, 2022 New York, NY – SUNY College of Optometry announced that Dr. Michael Sullivan-Mee, OD, FAAO, will step into the role of Chair of Clinical Education beginning July 2023, succeeding Dr. Richard Madonna who stepped down from the position earlier this year after more than a decade of service in […]

November 16, 2022

SUNY OPTOMETRY SEES RISE IN SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT

Students express gratitude to donors for support that reduces loans and allows greater focus on studies View Additional Photos NEW YORK, NY — The SUNY College of Optometry and its foundation, the Optometric Center of New York (OCNY), recognized nearly 50 current students during the College’s annual Scholarship Presentation program on Tuesday, November 15 with […]

November 16, 2022

SUNY Announces Winners of the 2022 University Police Awards

Officers Honored for Acts of Heroism, Bravery, and Overall Professionalism For Immediate Release: Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022 Contact: Holly Liapis; Holly.Liapis@suny.edu; (518) 320-1311 Albany, NY – State University of New York today announced the recipients of the 2022 University Police Awards, the highest recognition by the SUNY Police Chiefs Association. The annual awards honor lieutenants, […]

October 27, 2022

Eye-CARE Program Recognized with an 2022 Outstanding Student Affairs Program Award

SUNY highlights positive impact on student development and experience within DEI, Multicultural, Accessibility, Gender, LGBTQ, Spirituality, International, and other related programs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 26, 2022 – New York Writer: Greg Houle Media Contact: Dawn Rigney, communications@sunyopt.edu, 212-938-5600 SUNY College of Optometry received recognition last week from the State University of New York (SUNY) […]

July 1, 2022

SUNY College of Optometry Highlights 50-Year Anniversary Achievements

Commencement ceremony brought SUNY Interim Chancellor Deborah F. Stanley and other notable figures center stage FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 30, 2022 MEDIA CONTACT: Dawn Rigney | drigney@sunyopt.edu | 212-938-5600 NEW YORK, NY – The State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry celebrated the close of its 50-year anniversary this month with the Class […]

June 27, 2022

ICYMI: SUNY COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY FOCUSES ON DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN OPTOMETRY

SUNY Optometry Continues Annual Race in Optometry Webinar Series This week, The State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry held a continuation of their annual webinar series, Race in Optometry which started in 2020. Aimed at fostering a national dialogue that leads to necessary changes to increase diversity in the optometric profession and […]

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