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Academy & Reunion 2025
With hundreds of alums in attendance—from class years 1965 to 2020—NECO took advantage of the Academy meeting in Boston to welcome back more than 500 alumni to our beloved Beacon Street campus.
NECO Celebrates the Next Generation of Optometrists
New England College of Optometry (NECO) celebrated the Class of 2025 on May 18, 2025 during its 131st Commencement Exercises at Boston’s renowned Symphony Hall.
NECO Welcomes Lindsay Allen as Director of Development & Alumni Relations
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.
Collaborative Care Breaks Down Patient Care Silos
This article first appeared in Women in Optometry and its corresponding “WO Voices” podcast
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Dr. Maureen Hanley Memorial Scholarship Fund Established at NECO
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.
NECO Hosts “Graduate Strong” Event to Empower Class of 2025
Nearly 100 students gathered for a full day of professional development, expert insights, and career connections
Remembering Dr. Maureen Hanley: Educator, Colleague, and Friend
Boston, MA – [March 13, 2025] New England College of Optometry (NECO) mourns the passing of Maureen Hanley, OD, Class of 1981, a cherished faculty member who dedicated more than four decades to shaping the future of optometry. Dr. Hanley passed away on March 8, 2025, at the age of 69.
