Pacific University

The Pacific University Alumni Association's 2026 Emerging Leader Award Winner, Pabita Dhungel MS '19 sees vision research and advocacy as mutual pursuits.

The Pacific alumnus and the associate dean of the College of Optometry's clinical programs is honored for longtime service to optometric practice and education in Oregon.

Jessica Scruggs '09, Bruce Bishop '68 and Pabita Dhungel MS '19 will be honored for outstanding achievement and service at Pacific's homecoming in October.

The longtime Pacific University College of Optometry faculty member is regarded as an expert in sports vision and vision therapy.

Associate Professor of Optometry Patrick Caroline received the Award of Excellence from the Global Specialty Lens Symposium for his lifetime advancing the field medically necessary speciality contact lenses.

Students in Pacific University's graduate health professions programs pursue education & career purpose through the military's Health Professions Scholarship Program.

Esther Kim OD '26 receives a national award as the armed forces' top optometry student, the latest milestone on a journey that grew from an opportunity to help her family.

As children prepared to head back to school, faculty experts from Pacific University's dental hygiene, audiology, and optometry programs provided advice to KOIN AM Extra on caring for your child's teeth, hearing and sight before school begins.

Dr. Bisant A. Labib has been named the new dean of the Pacific University College of Optometry.

Professor Emeritus Hannu Laukkanen '83, OD '84, MEd '94 receives the A.F. Skeffington Award from the Optometric Vision Development & Rehabilitation Association, which honors a lifetime of excellence of publishing the vision science field.

The outgoing dean of Pacific University's College of Optometry, Fraser Horn '00, OD '04 will spend the next two years developing an optometry program on the Emerald Isle.

Pacific University's former vice president for academic affairs is honored for his dedication to optometry, public health and education with the Kamelia Massih Prize for a Distinguished Optometrist.