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As a member of the Class of 2025 at New England College of Optometry (NECO), Justin is preparing to graduate and be promoted to Lieutenant, embarking on an exciting career in military optometry.

BOSTON, MA – April 23, 2025 –The New England College of Optometry (NECO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Lindsay Allen as Director of Development and Alumni Relations.

Boston, MA—[March 31, 2025] New England College of Optometry (NECO) has announced plans to endow a scholarship to honor Maureen Hanley, OD, Class of 1981. This cherished faculty member dedicated more than four decades to shaping the future of optometry before her passing on March 8, 2025, at the age of 69.

It is with pride we recognize and pay tribute to these talented professionals and recognize them as truly outstanding individuals. Congratulations to our 2024 Distinguished Alumni: Dr. Karen G. Carrasquillo ’05, Dr. Charles F. Mullen ’69, and Dr. Eli Peli ’83.

The Veterans Affairs (VA) Optometry Service stands today as the nation’s largest clinical training program for eye care professionals, but few know the pivotal role that New England College of Optometry (NECO) graduates played in its creation and evolution. Their innovative approach to integrated healthcare in the 1970s laid the foundation for what has become a cornerstone of veterans’ health services.

New England College of Optometry (NECO) celebrated its 130th Commencement Ceremony on May 19, 2024 at Boston’s Symphony Hall. The Class of 2024 was honored with awards and accolades that recognized their academic excellence and expertise over the past four years. Watch the recorded livestream of the ceremony.