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NOA’s Dean of the Year

Dean Flanagan.
John Flanagan named Dean of the Year by the National Optometric Association.

At the National Optometric Association’s (NOA) annual conference in Philadelphia last week, Dean Flanagan was recognized as “Dean of the Year.” Dr. Ruth Shoge accepted the award on behalf of Dean Flanagan. Read below for an excerpt from the NOA Dean of the Year presentation.

“Dean Flanagan has consistently demonstrated an exceptional commitment to mentorship, sponsorship, and promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and justice… Dean Flanagan’s unwavering support has enabled staff to advance their recruitment, retention, and curriculum development efforts.”
– NOA, 2024
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