In 1960, the IU School of Optometry graduated its first two Black graduates of the OD Program—Charles Comer, BS/MS’60, and Clarence Currie, BS/MS’60. Dr. Charles Comer was the first African American male to graduate from IUSO and to be licensed in the state of Indiana. After graduation, Dr. Comer pursued a career in the U.S…. Read more »
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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 »