Our Blog is Booming
One of the best ways the Illinois College of Optometry reaches prospective applicants is through our official blog. More than 10 current students use…
In Focus
Quiz Bowl
On Friday, April 1, strange red lines appeared across ICO’s campus. It was no April Fools’ joke! These markings created a school-wide treasure map….
Practice Opportunities Symposium
Classes were canceled on the afternoon of Friday, April 8 for the 19th Annual Practice Opportunities Symposium. Students used the afternoon to learn from…
New Viewbook
The creative minds at ICO have crafted a brand new Viewbook for aspiring ODs. This 50-page, informative publication delves into life at ICO, from…
New Board of Trustees Members
The Illinois College of Optometry welcomed two new members to its Board of Trustees in February. Both are ICO alumni: Jeffrey Johnson, OD ’97,…
Editor’s Note
I’ve never been anywhere quite like Chicago in the summer. The city just comes alive. Street fests pop up in every neighborhood. Tourists flood…
Flat Kits
In the last issue of ICO Matters, we introduced ICO.edu’s new look and the institution’s updated voice. Our message remains clear: ICO best prepares…
Eye Health Life Health
Maintaining healthy eyes is an essential part of living a healthy life. This is the message we are now conveying through the Eye Health…
Special Olympics
On Tuesday, November 10, ICO students, faculty, and staff gathered bright and early at the United Center. There, volunteers offered free eye care to…
IEI Construction
Preliminary IEI patient surveys have long indicated a desire to have an in-house pharmacy. Now, this request is being granted. Construction has begun on…