Alumni Spotlight: Drs. Tea Pasholli & Tyler Weber, Class of 2019
Michael Sellers
From classmates to colleagues to co-owners—Drs. Tea Pasholli and Tyler Weber’s journey began at NECO in Boston and…
Alumni & Residents Travel to El Salvador to Practice Rural Medicine
In February 2026, several NECO alums and residents including Jeanne Hopkins ,OD ’91, Amy Sickinger, OD ’21, Jenna Pyle, OD ’21, Anastasia D’Amico,…
Dr. Yos Priestly Opens Bright Eyes Needham
They say home is where your heart is, and for many who have had the good fortune to…
Low Vision Awareness & Continuing Education Series
February marks Low Vision Awareness Month, a time dedicated to recognizing the impact of vision loss and the…
NECO Honors Our 2025 Distinguished Alumni
New England College of Optometry (NECO) is proud to announce its 2025 Distinguished Alumni, recognizing two exceptional graduates…
Development & Alumni Relations Team Updates
As we begin the new year, I write to share an update with our alumni community. After much…
In Gratitude, From NECO
A Thanksgiving message from Dr. Howard Purcell, President and CEO of New England College of Optometry. Learn more…
Remembering Dr. Maureen Hanley: Memory Book
In March 2025, NECO published a book of remembrances of Dr. Maureen Hanley, a beloved faculty member who…
NECO’s 2025 Industry Collaborative: Exploring the Future of Optometric Education in the Age of AI
On November 3 & 4, 2025, NECO brought together more than 100 leaders from education, health care, and…
Academy & Reunion Week 2025
With hundreds of alums in attendance—from class years 1965 to 2020—NECO took advantage of the Academy meeting in…