Michigan College of Optometry

04/26/2026

04/25/2026

04/25/2026

Remote Area Medical is back at Ferris State Saturday, May 30 through Sunday, May 31. In addition to general volunteers, RAM needs optometrists and opticians in their vision clinic. If you are interested in volunteering for this, you can follow the QR code in the attached flyer to register.

04/24/2026

Congratulations to MCO faculty Emily Aslakson, OD, Sarah Hinkley, OD, and Alison Jenerou, OD, for the publication of Revisiting the Visual and Vestibular Consequences of Acquired Brain Injury containing their chapter on advances in lenses, filters, and prism.


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04/24/2026

Congratulations to MCO faculty Chad Rosen, OD, and MCO staff Michelle Balliet who were honored as FSU Distinguished Service and Distinguished Staff award winners, respectively. We are fortunate to have some of the best!

04/24/2026

Thank you, Dr. McDowell, for hosting this stress relief night to engage student creativity!

04/21/2026

Thank you to the State of Michigan for this proclamation!

The Michigan College of Optometry at Ferris State University is celebrating its 50th anniversary with recognition from the state of Michigan, including signatures from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and legislators.

04/18/2026

04/18/2026

Congratulations to MCO Alumna Natalie DeCook, OD!

Join me in congratulating Dr. Natalie DeCook for being presented the 2026 Meritorious Service award by the Indiana Optometric Association for her dedication to the children of Hendricks and Marion county by personally providing 25 elementary schools with vision screenings and coordinating countless other vision screenings.

We are so happy that you have been recognized for your exceptional contribution to the visual health of local children! Congratulations!

04/16/2026

Dean Taylor is representing MCO/FSU at the HOSA statewide conference in Traverse City today. We are partnering with University of Detroit Mercy, the Michigan Optometric Association, and Michigan Foundation for Vision Awareness to drive awareness of optometry as a profession for health care interested high school students.

04/15/2026

Third years experienced working with low vision rehabilitation aids and techniques today in a hands-on lab experience.