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International optometry program launched
The Doctor of Optometry Program for International Students (DOPIS) welcomed three internationally trained students to the inaugural cohort in the summer of 2022.
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UAB Volleyball set to host 2023 summer training camps
The University of Alabama at Birmingham volleyball program, led by head coach Betsy Freeburg, is hosting two summer camps for young athletes looking to take their game to the next level.
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Two UAB students selected as ambassadors for the National American School Counselor Association
Two University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Education and Human Sciences students will serve as ambassadors for the National American School Counselor Association annual conference in Atlanta from July 15-18.
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Student wins Optometry Cares scholarship
Hannah Morrison has been awarded the $10,000 Optometry Cares 2023 Bernard Maitenaz Scholarship. To compete for the scholarship, the UAB School of Optometry student created a social media toolkit about the importance of comprehensive eye exams for children beginning at six months of age.