2024 Annual Report

MILESTONE EVENTS

SUNY College of Optometry Welcomes Fourth President

After a six-month national search, the State University of New York Board of Trustees appointed Dr. David Troilo on August 28, 2024 to be the fourth president of the SUNY College of Optometry. Dr. Troilo joined SUNY Optometry in July 2008 as professor, vice president, and dean for Academic Affairs. As the chief academic officer at SUNY Optometry, Dr. Troilo has been responsible for the professional degree program in optometry and the graduate degree programs (PhD and MS) in vision science. Scan to learn more:

Kaleidoscope of Sound: A Tribute to George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue February 12, 2024, marked the 100th anniversary of Gershwin’s iconic musical piece. Avalanche Orchestra presented an evening of Gershwin and Jazz Age music at SUNY Optometry, which sits on the exact location of the original concert venue, Aeolian Hall. The evening also featured a special appearance by Broadway Scan to learn more:

performer and singer,

Mary Callanan (Mamma Mia, Bandstand).

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