A Message from the Dean

We wanted to share some more exciting news about our expansion. The new UH Health and Biomedical Sciences Center will be a six-story 167,000 square foot structure connected to the existing J. Davis Armistead Building. Three floors are designated for UHCO’s Vision Institute, which will include a surgical center, the TSO Alumni Educational Center, laboratories and classrooms. The university will utilize the remaining three floors to house collaborative research and animal care facilities. This new facility will lead to unprecedented strides in research across the entire University and UHCO is honored to be a part of such an important project.

Our anticipated date of completion for this new facility will be Fall of 2012. We couldn’t have done it without the generous support of our alumni and friends and we ask you to consider joining us to become part of this exciting time in UHCO’s history.

Our goal is to be the premier optometric institution in the world and the Vision Institute puts us well on our way. Please help us reach our goals and consider making a gift today. Your monthly contribution to the Success Through Education Program (STEP) in the amount of $100 or more, can quickly reach the $15,000 threshold to name an exam room over just a few short years. In addition, individuals who give $250 a month are recognized as members of the Deans Circle. No gift is too small and your participation is critical to our success.

Best Regards,

Earl L. Smith III, O.D., Ph.D.
Dean
Greeman-Petty Professor