February 21, 2024- New York, NY: – SUNY College of Optometry held its 2024 State of the College Address, presented by President Dr. David A. Heath. The annual event was the final Address by Dr. Heath after announcing his retirement this past fall. The event coincided with the release of…
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February 22, 2024- New York, NY: – Zi Rui “Jerry” Li, ’25, was selected as the recipient of the 9th Annual SUNY Optometry Student Innovator Award. The $5,000 award, sponsored by The Rick Bay Foundation, is designed to recognize and reward an original concept developed by an Optometry student or…
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NEW YORK, NY – On Tuesday, March 12, 2024, over 120 industry professionals, alumni, board members, friends. faculty, and staff gathered at Bryant Park Grille to honor and celebrate the remarkable career of SUNY College of Optometry President Dr. David A. Heath. He is retiring as President in June after…
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NEW YORK, NY — SUNY College of Optometry is pleased to announce that Dr. Mark Rosenfield, an esteemed faculty member, has been appointed as a visiting professor at West China School of Medicine / West China Hospital, Sichuan University. This prestigious appointment, which commenced on September 5, 2022, will continue…
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Hassan Elhage and Sakshi Vasiu earn 2024 Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence New York, NY– The State University of New York announced two optometry students will be recognized with the 2024 Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence, SUNY’s highest honor. Hassan Elhage and Sakshi Vasiu will be presented with their awards…
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50th Commencement Ceremony for SUNY College of Optometry Will Feature Two Honorary Degree Recipients SUNY Chancellor King will deliver 2024 Commencement Address on May 23rd FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 15, 2024 New York, NY – The State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry announced it will award…
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With great sadness, SUNY College of Optometry shares the passing of Clinical Professor Emeritus, David E. FitzGerald, OD, FAAO, and FCOVD. He was 80 years old. A Diplomate Pediatric Optometry, Dr. FitzGerald’s career at the College from 1971-2005 comprised teaching, clinical research and administration roles. He is credited with co-founding…
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