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Southern College of Optometry Southern College of Optometry is one of the nation's leading institutions of optometric education.

Good morning, SCO!One of our Physical Plant team members recently captured this stunning sunrise over the SCO campus!Wha...
10/13/2026

Good morning, SCO!

One of our Physical Plant team members recently captured this stunning sunrise over the SCO campus!

What a beautiful way to start the day!

Thanks to our Human Resources Department for providing gift bags filled with pink goodies to raise awareness for Breast ...
10/12/2026

Thanks to our Human Resources Department for providing gift bags filled with pink goodies to raise awareness for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and show support throughout the SCO community!

This past week saw an amazing flurry of construction activity on our new building project. Take a look at how things are...
10/10/2026

This past week saw an amazing flurry of construction activity on our new building project. Take a look at how things are shaping up!

Congratulations to Jennifer Meister Bourn, OD ’02, on receiving the 2026 VOSH International Humanitarian of the Year Awa...
10/09/2026

Congratulations to Jennifer Meister Bourn, OD ’02, on receiving the 2026 VOSH International Humanitarian of the Year Award!

The award recognizes a VOSH member who has distinguished themselves by bringing eye care to underserved populations and improving visual welfare through leadership, public health and the development of sustainable eye care.

Congratulations, Dr. Bourn!

As our alumni know, SCO students make friendships for life! Here are two of our Student Ambassadors, Chris Buss and Cano...
10/08/2026

As our alumni know, SCO students make friendships for life! Here are two of our Student Ambassadors, Chris Buss and Canon Presson, enjoying a warm fall day. Thanks to Dr. Shaleen Ragha ('16) for snapping this photo of these two members from our Class of 2028 during midterm week!

10/08/2026

Confidence grows through experience and mentorship.

In her video, faculty member Dr. Christina Newman shares how she helps students build clinical skills and confidence while teaching contact lenses at SCO.

View more faculty perspectives: https://www.sco.edu/sco-faculty-perspectives-video-series

Today is World Sight Day!At SCO, we’re proud to educate future optometrists who will help care for patients and protect ...
10/08/2026

Today is World Sight Day!

At SCO, we’re proud to educate future optometrists who will help care for patients and protect sight in communities across the country.

10/07/2026

Expanded scope of practice in Tennessee is creating new opportunities for SCO students to gain hands-on experience with laser procedures during their clinical training.

In this video, Vice President for Student Services Joe Hauser and students Daniel Spears, ’27, Gracie Mock, ’28, Will Blacklock, ’28, and Rachel Baltz, ’28, discuss what Tennessee’s new laser law means for students and how increased experience with these procedures will help prepare them for their future careers.

Photos from SCO Homecoming 2026 are now available in our full Flickr gallery!Here are a few highlights from a weekend of...
10/06/2026

Photos from SCO Homecoming 2026 are now available in our full Flickr gallery!

Here are a few highlights from a weekend of continuing education, the OD-Student Meet & Greet, the All Alumni Celebration, reunion class parties and more.

View and download all photos from Homecoming 2026: https://www.flickr.com/photos/scoedu/collections/72157725748211663/

The Class of 2030 recently elected their new Student Government Association Class Officers. Congratulations to the follo...
10/05/2026

The Class of 2030 recently elected their new Student Government Association Class Officers. Congratulations to the following students on their leadership roles!

President: Joey Trentacoste
Vice President: Norah Cook
Secretary: Greta Hanson
Treasurer: Casey Alldredge
Class Representatives: Scott Campbell and Abirami Chinnakaruppan

Address

1245 Madison Avenue
Memphis, TN
38104

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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+19017223200

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