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Dr. Thomas G. Quinn Earns Ohio State Optometry’s Distinguished Alumnus Award

Thomas G. Quinn, OD, MS, FAAO, received The Ohio State University College of Optometry’s Distinguished Alumnus Award during the Class of 2022’s Convocation Ceremony on May 7. “I feel like I have always known Dr. Tom Quinn,” said Dean Karla Zadnik, OD, PhD. “His contributions to the optometric...

Richard Wan Wins Ohio State Student Innovator Award

Optometry Student’s Use of Augmented Reality Technology is Recognized with Ohio State Innovator Award, Sponsored by VSP Vision™ The Ohio State University College of Optometry announced Richard Wan as the recipient of the Ohio State Innovator Award. The $5,000 grant recognizes innovative, creative...

Dr. Melissa Bailey is Innovator of the Year

Research and Innovation Showcase recognizes groundbreaking achievements Faculty, staff and students shared breakthroughs, plans Chris Bournea Ohio State News bournea.1@osu.edu During the 2022 Research and Innovation Showcase on April 13, The Ohio State University recognized faculty, staff and...

Drs. Kulp, Plageman Receive Research Innovations Grants

The Ohio State University College of Optometry awarded faculty members Dr. Marjean Kulp and Dr. TJ Plageman with Research Innovations Grant awards, sponsored by an endowment from Vision Service Plan. Dr. Kulp plans to use the funds to explore quality-of-life (QoL) issues faced by children with...

Dr. Jacqueline Davis, Dr. Erica Shelton Receive Public Health Awards

At the American Public Health Association's (APHA) conference in October, Dr. Jacqueline Davis, Ohio State Optometry professor emeritus, received the Distinguished Service Award, and Dr. Erica Shelton, Ohio State optometry PhD student and clinical instructor, received Distinguished Student Service...

College of Optometry Receives "Insight Into Diversity" 2021 HEED Award

COLUMBUS, Ohio – For the third consecutive year, The Ohio State University College of Optometry has received the Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. As...