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Dr. Stephanie S. Messner Announces Retirement Following 41 Years of Distinguished Service at Illinois College of Optometry
The Illinois College of Optometry (ICO) announces the planned retirement of Stephanie S. Messner, O.D., Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean, effective January 22, 2027, concluding an extraordinary 41-year career dedicated to optometric education, clinical excellence, and academic leadership. Dr. Messner has served ICO with distinction since joining the faculty in 1985, including the past 15 years as Academic Dean. Over more than four decades, she has played a transf
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Illinois College of Optometry Names Tracy Matchinski, OD, FAAO, The Rosenbloom Family Professor in Low Vision Rehabilitation
Illinois College of Optometry (ICO) proudly announces that Tracy Matchinski, OD, FAAO has been named the inaugural recipient of The Rosenbloom Family Endowed Professorship in Low Vision Rehabilitation. This is the first named professorship in ICO’s history. This professorship – made possible through the generosity of the Rosenbloom Family, strengthens ICO’s long-standing commitment to advancing low-vision rehabilitation through research, education, clinical innovation, and c
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