UA Pre-Optometry Society

UA Pre-Optometry Society The Official Page for the University of Alabama's Pre-Optometry Society. Roll Tide!

If you are interested in optometry, be sure to follow our page and stay up-to-date with the upcoming projects for the school year.

EXEC SPOTLIGHT⭐️Last but not least, is our new Public Relations Coordinator, Ashley Courington! 📍Hometown: Birmingham, A...
05/07/2026

EXEC SPOTLIGHT⭐️
Last but not least, is our new Public Relations Coordinator, Ashley Courington!

📍Hometown: Birmingham, AL
📚Major: Biology

“I am so honored to play a role in the UA Pre-Optometry Society. I’m passionate about connecting students with opportunities and building a supportive community. I look forward to sharing our events, highlighting member achievements, and helping others get excited about the path to optometry!”

On behalf of the UA Pre-Optometry Society, we are so excited to serve as your executive team for the upcoming year!

EXEC SPOTLIGHT⭐️Our new Secretary/Treasurer for the UA Pre-Optometry Society is Jayla Winston!📍Hometown: Tuscaloosa, AL📚...
05/06/2026

EXEC SPOTLIGHT⭐️
Our new Secretary/Treasurer for the UA Pre-Optometry Society is Jayla Winston!

📍Hometown: Tuscaloosa, AL
📚Major: Biology

“I’m excited to connect my coursework with real clinical experiences, especially in areas like myopia, dry eye, microscope technique, and meibomian gland dysfunction. In my role as secretary/treasurer, I look forward to actively advocating for Optometry and contributing to efforts that advance the profession and patient care!”

EXEC SPOTLIGHT⭐️Next up is our Vice President, Ava Murphy!📍Hometown: Manhattan, NY📚Major: Neuroscience“I’m so excited to...
05/05/2026

EXEC SPOTLIGHT⭐️
Next up is our Vice President, Ava Murphy!

📍Hometown: Manhattan, NY
📚Major: Neuroscience

“I’m so excited to continue to grow our organization and reach out to students who might not know about our club or even what optometry is all about!”

EXEC SPOTLIGHT⭐️First up on our new executive team is our President, Emmilou Schumacher!📍Hometown: Lewisburg, PA📚Major: ...
05/04/2026

EXEC SPOTLIGHT⭐️
First up on our new executive team is our President, Emmilou Schumacher!

📍Hometown: Lewisburg, PA
📚Major: Biology

“I’m so excited to serve as president this year and see what’s ahead for our organization! I’m especially looking forward to working with our incredible leadership team to create meaningful opportunities and support our members as they navigate their paths in optometry!”

And a senior spotlight for Miss Haylie Keller who will be pursuing an OD/PhD program over the next few years! Congratula...
04/28/2026

And a senior spotlight for Miss Haylie Keller who will be pursuing an OD/PhD program over the next few years!

Congratulations Haylie, the Pre Optometry Honors Society is proud of you!
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And last but not least, thank you to our club Vice President, Riley Renfroe! Riley will be attending UAB school of optom...
04/28/2026

And last but not least, thank you to our club Vice President, Riley Renfroe!

Riley will be attending UAB school of optometry and we are so excited for her and all the things she will do!

As we bring this school year to a close, let’s take a moment for a HUGE congratulations for our club president, Kylie Ze...
04/28/2026

As we bring this school year to a close, let’s take a moment for a HUGE congratulations for our club president, Kylie Zerbes!

We are so proud of her for, in only 4 years, earning her undergraduate degree AND masters degree here at UA.

Next year, Kylie will be attending University of Houston College of Optometry! Though we are sad to see her go, we know she is going to accomplish amazing things!

Another huge congratulations to Miss Josie Casina, our club’s treasurer over the course of this past year! Josie will be...
04/28/2026

Another huge congratulations to Miss Josie Casina, our club’s treasurer over the course of this past year!

Josie will be taking a gap year before she continues her optometry career!

We are very proud of you and cannot wait to see the work you do in the future!

FINAL MEETING of the semester!This WEDNESDAY on zoom with some UA pre optometry honors society alum!
04/11/2026

FINAL MEETING of the semester!
This WEDNESDAY on zoom with some UA pre optometry honors society alum!

Don’t miss the chance to meet with these schools after break!
03/11/2026

Don’t miss the chance to meet with these schools after break!

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