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College of Optometry

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Help Transform Optometry

Your support helps our students fulfill their dreams of becoming Doctors of Optometry (ODs)—your gift will help their vision become a reality. We are grateful for your partnership and for the dreams you make possible.

Together, we can educate ODs with excellence, prepare them for the challenging work ahead, and serve as a model for academia and innovative patient care around the world.

Together, we can transform the lives of students and patients, and create a brighter future – for all.

Your Opportunities Are Endless. Let’s Get Started!

Below, you’ll find several opportunities to make a difference. From scholarships, to research, and even capital projects, every donation is an investment in our students and communities.

  • Support Scholarships and Endowments

    College of Optometry Recruitment Scholarship Fund
    College of Optometry General Scholarship Fund
    College of Optometry Underrepresented Scholarship Fund
    Dr. Edward Hernandez Scholarship Fund
    Dr. Elizabeth Hoppe Founding Dean Scholarship
    Gandhi/Silani Annual Scholarship for Clinical Excellence
    HOYA Opportunity Scholarship
    Krasnow Family Scholarship
    Leslie B. Williams Endowed Scholarship
    Dr. Sahil and Payal Dosaj Annual Scholarship
    Dr. Jason Drobeck Annual Scholarship
    Dr. Harout Khanjian Annual Scholarship
    Dr. Christopher De Guzman Clinician of the Year Award

  • Support Research, Programs, and Faculty

    Dr. Edward Hernandez Mentorship & Leadership Fund
  • Support Other College Priorities

    College of Optometry Commencement Sponsor
    College of Optometry Sponsorship
    College of Optometry Student Emergency Fund
    College of Optometry Discretionary Fund
  • Explore Other Opportunities

    Use our Fund Finder to see where you’d like to make an impact. Looking for opportunities that aren’t college specific, learn more about all of our University Giving Opportunities.
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    Have Questions? We’re Here to Help!

    For questions related to giving to the College of Optometry, please contact Olabisi Carr, Senior Director of Development for the College of Optometry, College of Dental Medicine, and the College of Pharmacy.
    Contact Olabisi