Michigan College of Optometry

03/18/2026

We are gearing up for our annual day of giving!

Get ready early! Three weeks until we unite for One Day for Dawgs! 🐶📣
ferris.edu/oneday

03/18/2026

LAST CALL! Join us for the 50th Anniversary Gala at Frederick Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids. We can't wait to celebrate this milestone with you.

03/16/2026

As we prepare to welcome back students from spring break, we send good vibes to our third years taking Part I of the NBEO exam this week. We believe in you!

03/14/2026

Here’s the link to register to attend the 50th anniversary gala. We would love to celebrate with our alumni, supporters, and friends!

https://ebill.ferris.edu/C20079_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=104&SINGLESTORE=true

03/06/2026

Primary care is just one of the great services the University Eye Center offers.

Call today for more information or to schedule an appointment, (231) 591-2020.

03/05/2026

We hope you can join us!

03/04/2026

Congratulations, Mia!

Ferris State University basketball player Mia Riley has been named GLIAC Player of the Week for the second week in a row and third time this season, and hockey player Valtteri Piironen was honored by the CCHA.

02/25/2026

Congratulations to our MCO Second Years who earned their clinical privileges to examine patients at their White Coat ceremony in January!

02/25/2026

Congratulations to MCO alumna Dr. Rana Taji who was featured in Women in Optometry! https://www.womeninoptometry.com/health-and-wellness/article/addressing-the-emotional-toll-of-chronic-dry-eye-disease/?uid=C27E979D01A64F8D8F6364E7D0E0B761&utm_source=WhatCountsEmail&utm_medium=WO_2026&utm_campaign=WOWeekly20260225

Dr. Rana Taji says a critical challenge of dry eye disease is helping patients cope with the mental health burden and chronic pain.

02/23/2026

Alumni and friends, help us celebrate our 50th anniversary as a college! Sponsorships are also available.

01/27/2026

Michigan College of Optometry is excited to welcome Dr. Lillian Kalaczinski as our next Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs, beginning March 16, 2026!

Dr. Kalaczinski, who served in the position in an interim capacity in 2021, has been a faculty member at MCO since 2015. Her commitment to excellence, volunteerism, and student welfare makes her a perfect fit for this position.

Congratulations, Dr. Kalaczinski!

12/19/2025

The Winter 2025 edition of the MCO's Focal Points emagazine is out now. Check out our new, richly visual format and features on our new faculty and staff.
https://simplebooklet.com/mcofocalpointsdec2025