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November 20, 2025

SUNY Optometry Awards More Than $1 Million in Student Scholarships at Annual Scholarship Presentation

  College Launches New Presidential Scholarship Recognizing Academic Excellence, Leadership & Innovation New York, NY — SUNY College of Optometry honored more than 70 students at its annual Scholarship Presentation on Tuesday, awarding over $1 million in total scholarship support — including $619,250 distributed during this year’s ceremony by the SUNY College of Optometry Foundation. […]

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September 26, 2025

SUNY COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY WELCOMES CLASS OF 2029

SUNY COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY WELCOMES CLASS OF 2029 New York, NY — SUNY College of Optometry has officially welcomed the Class of 2029, a well-rounded, vibrant, and accomplished cohort of 96 new students who began classes last month. The group, which includes 77 women and 19 men, represents one of the strongest cohorts in the […]

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September 15, 2025

SUNY College of Optometry Foundation Honors Visionary Leaders at 2025 Value of Vision Reception

New York, NY — The SUNY College of Optometry Foundation will honor three outstanding leaders with its Visionary Awards this fall: Dr. Millicent (Millie) Knight; Michelle Lewis; and Susan Olivo. Each has advanced access, equity, and innovation in health and vision care through their advocacy, partnership, and support of the Foundation’s mission. The Visionary Awards recognize […]

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September 10, 2025

SUNY College of Optometry to Honor Alumni Leaders at 2025 President’s Brunch & Alumni Awards

New York, NY — SUNY College of Optometry will celebrate the accomplishments of three outstanding alumni at the annual President’s Brunch & Alumni Awards this month with Dr. Tamara Petrosyan ’09, R’10 leading the honors as the College’s 2025 Alumna of the Year. Joining Dr. Petrosyan as honorees are David Tai, ’18, recognized as Alumni Mentor of the Year, and Dr. Amy […]

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August 29, 2025

SUNY College of Optometry Appoints Dr. Lisa Ostrin as Vice President and Dean for Research

Nationally recognized vision scientist brings extensive NIH-funded research, teaching innovation, and leadership experience to the role New York, NY — SUNY College of Optometry recently appointed Dr. Lisa Ostrin, OD, PhD, FAAO, FARVO, as Vice President and Dean for Research. A nationally and internationally recognized expert in vision science, Dr. Ostrin brings more than 20 years of experience […]

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August 5, 2025

SUNY Optometry Community Honored and Represented at Optometry’s Meeting and World Congress of Optometry 2025

Dr. Richard Soden receives AOA’s Distinguished Service Award; Dr. Christopher Quinn inducted into National Optometry Hall of Fame New York, NY — The SUNY College of Optometry was prominently represented at the 2025 Optometry’s Meeting and 5th World Congress of Optometry, held June 25–28 in Minneapolis, where members of the College’s extended community were recognized for […]

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June 18, 2025

SUNY OPTOMETRY CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF RESIDENCY EDUCATION

Annual Residents’ Farewell Ceremony Honors Class of 2025 & a Half Century of Clinical Training Excellence New York, NY — The State University of New York College of Optometry yesterday hosted its 50th annual Residents’ Farewell Ceremony, marking an historic milestone in optometric education. The ceremony celebrated both the achievements of the 34 members of the […]

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