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National Vision funds new diversity scholarship
New England College of Optometry (NECO) announced today that National Vision, Inc., generously donated $100,000 to establish a new scholarship geared towards first-generation students from underrepresented backgrounds.

Warby Parker expands commitment to diversity scholarship
New England College of Optometry announced today that eyewear brand Warby Parker has expanded its first-of-its-kind scholarship at NECO, with the goal of increasing Black representation in the field of optometry.

Scholarship created to honor President Emeritus Clifford “Scotty” Scott
The Board of Trustees of the New England College of Optometry has established an endowed, need-based scholarship to honor Clifford “Scotty” Scott, OD, MPH and his more than fifty years—and counting—of contributions to the college.

NECO receives Coca-Cola Foundation grant for diversity and inclusion scholarship
New England College of Optometry (NECO) announced today the receipt of a grant from the The Coca-Cola Foundation, the philanthropic arm of The Coca-Cola Company, that will fund a new diversity and inclusion scholarship.

Dr. Alan Glazier Endows New scholarship for diversification of student body
Alan Glazier, OD, founder of the eye care industry’s largest and most highly engaged online eye care community, ODs on Facebook, is formally extending his community building to the scholastic world.

Warby Parker gift establishes scholarship to increase Black representation in optometry
New England College of Optometry (NECO) announced today that eyewear brand Warby Parker has established a first-of-its-kind scholarship fund at NECO with the goal of increasing Black representation in the field of optometry.

Why I Give: Lorraine Fedyna on why she supports future optometrists
“Giving back to NECO is an investment in the future of optometry,” says Lorraine Fedyna, OD ’84.