Name: Alexis Garcia Hometown: Belvidere, IL Where did you do your undergrad education? What was your major, what degree did you earn, and what year did you graduate? I did my undergraduate education at Benedictine University. I was a biology major and earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology. I graduated in 2022. Describe the… Read more »
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Student Spotlight: Rafael Rodriguez Jr.
Name: Rafael Rodriguez Jr. Hometown: Barstow, CA Where did you do your undergrad education? What was your major, what degree did you earn, and what year did you graduate? ASU: Biology degree, 2019 graduation Describe the moment when you realized you wanted to become an optometrist. I wanted to become an optometrist in the 10th… Read more »
Student Spotlight: Liliana Gonzalez
Name: Liliana Gonzalez Hometown: Miami, FL Where did you do your undergrad education? What was your major, what degree did you earn, and what year did you graduate? University of Florida, Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Cell Science with a Minor in Health Disparities, graduated December 2022 Describe the moment when you realized you wanted to become… Read more »
IUSO Student Spotlight: Gabriela Malave
Name: Gabriela Malave Hometown: Cedar Lake, Indiana Where did you do your undergrad education? I completed my undergraduate education at Indiana University, Bloomington. I graduated in 2022 and received my Biology Bachelor of Arts degree, as well as a minor in Spanish. Describe the moment when you realized you wanted to become an optometrist. My… Read more »
IUSO Student Spotlight: Gabby Cintron
Name: Gabby Cintron Hometown: Jacksonville, FL Where did you do your undergrad education? What was your major, what degree did you earn, and what year did you graduate? B.S. in Biology at the University of Florida with a minor in Disabilities in Society, class of 2022 Describe the moment when you realized you wanted to… Read more »
IUSO Expands Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Scholarship Program
Through Partnerships with the National Optometric Association, Black Eyecare Perspective, and supportive IUSO alumni, IUSO expanded its Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Scholarship Program. At IUSO, we’re constantly seeking opportunities to expand our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Through the establishment of our DEI Advisory Council in 2020, our students, faculty, staff, and alumni… Read more »