World Optometry Week is here — and we asked our students the question at the heart of it all: Why optometry? 🌎 👁️
SCCO student ambassadors Adreanna and Cheryl hit the halls to find out what drew their fellow classmates to this field. From life-changing youth experiences to the pull of a purpose-driven career, the answers might just inspire your next chapter.
Happy World Optometry Week from our Ketchum family to yours. 💜

This week, we celebrate World Optometry Week 2026. 🌎
This year's theme, A Shared Vision: Collaboration in Global Eye Care, is a reminder that the greatest impact in eye health happens when we work together — across professions, borders, and communities.

Happy Birthday, President Schornack! 🎂
From the classrooms to the clinic floors, the Ketchum pride runs deep — and today, we’re channeling all of it to celebrate the leader who inspires us every day. Our students wanted to show some love, and honestly, they said it best. 💜🤍
Wishing you a birthday as great as the community you’ve helped build. Here’s to you!

Last week, the MBKU Talent Show made its long-awaited return — and our students delivered a night we will NOT forget!

We asked Dr. Nishimoto to define Gen-Z lingo and let's just say… he did NOT disappoint 😂. Thank you to Dr. Nishimoto, for participating in our series!

 Congratulations to Dr. Elaine Chen and alumna Dr. Heidi Miller '14 on being named 2026 Contact Lens Visionaries by the Contact Lens Institute™!
 

National recognition for SCCO! Third-year optometry student Kendal McCarthy has been named one of five students nationwide to receive the AOSA Trustee of the Year award.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Saturday's Spring Open House! We loved showing you what makes MBKU special and can't wait to welcome many of you to our community.

Get a sneak peek at what's inside the #MBKUBOUND box - the first step in your healthcare education journey. From acceptance letter to exclusive MBKU gear, every item represents the first step on your path to becoming a future PHARMD, OD, or PA.