Students in the inaugural class of University of Pikeville-Kentucky College of Optometry received donations from Pioneer International, a leading distributor of ophthalmic products. The KYCO Inaugural Pioneer Award provided 65 students a one-time gift of $250. Roya Attar, O.D., assistance clinical professor and director of professional relations, facilitated the donation with Pioneer International representatives. She said that Pioneer International is investing in students’ careers as future optometric physicians by helping ease the burden of debt.