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New England College of Optometry (NECO) celebrated the Class of 2025 on May 18, 2025 during its 131^st Commencement Exercises at Boston’s renowned Symphony Hall.

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.

Having the opportunity to experience a specialty clinic before my fourth year was incredible. Despite not being in a concentration or specialty, getting this experience during my third year introduced me to potential opportunities for things I am truly passionate about.

What changes happen between first and fourth year at NECO? Grant Zimmerman, OD28 sat down with Aubrey Gall, OD25 to learn about her experience and how he might learn from it in order to maximize his four years.

I get asked a lot about how I make a job fit in with my full-time graduate student workload. Given the busy nature of the program, having a job outside of classes presents its challenges, but it’s totally doable. I know how it feels to be a student with debt on your mind, but having even a small part-time job can help pay for extra expenses here and there.

BOSTON, MA — The Board of Trustees at New England College of Optometry (NECO) is pleased to announce the distinguished honorees for its 131st Commencement Exercises, which will take place on May 18, 2025, at Boston’s renowned Symphony Hall.

Imagine being able to see the world around you, but your brain can’t make sense of what your eyes are taking in. That’s the daily reality for individuals living with Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI), the leading cause of vision loss among kids in the United States (NEI.GOV). Despite its complex symptoms, CVI remains one of the least understood or recognized conditions in the medical and educational fields.

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 — April 23, 2025 —New England College of Optometry (NECO) proudly announces the launch of its 2025–2030 strategic plan, The Future InSight, a forward-thinking roadmap designed to revolutionize optometric education, clinical training, research, and institutional sustainability. The comprehensive plan is now available online.