MAY 2025
We’re excited to share the first edition of NECONews, a new monthly e-newsletter created for the NECO community. Think of it as your go-to spot for all things NECO—updates from CAPA, or helpful info from Human Resources, to the latest from Faculty Affairs and much more!
The best newsletters are built on great stories, and that’s where you come in. If you have news to share, our Marketing team would love to hear from you. Just send it their way at news@neco.edu. And as always, we’re all ears for your feedback.
Thanks for reading NECONews—we’re glad you’re here!
News Articles
We are pleased to announce two new NECO optometrists at local community health centers: Dr. Zachary Slepchuk at South Boston CHC, and Dr. Meghan Sue at The Dimock Center and Martha Eliot Health Center.
Human Resources is happy to announce that Summer Flex schedules are back! Learn more in this update.
This month's Operations update includes building hour updates (exam hours and summer hours); the Student Experience Survey; Bystander Training update; parking decal switch; and locker cleanout.
During the month of May, we recognize the following heritage and awareness celebrations: Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month; Jewish American Heritage Month; Haitian Heritage Month; and Mental Health Awareness Month. Learn more about these celebrations.
NECO's Low Vision Lab recently published a new issue of their newsletter, focused on technology for low vision patients. Learn more about it!
After several months of discussion and discernment, NECO has published a new five-year strategic plan titled "The Future InSight." Read more about this exciting roadmap for creating the future of optometric education, clinical care, and research.
Watch this short video about Nina, a second-year OD student, as she takes us through a typical day as a NECO student.
Join us in welcoming Jennifer Rizzo, NECO's new Payroll Specialist, who started on Tuesday, April 29. Jennifer brings with her years of payroll experience and 403B administration. She works in the Human Resources suite with Elizabeth Perrault and Ryan Hammelin. Stop by and say hello!
NECO is pleased to announce the appointment of Lindsay Allen as Director of Development and Alumni Relations.
It is with mixed emotions that we announce the upcoming retirement of Dr. Mark O’Donoghue from the NECO Center for Eye Care, effective at the end of June.
The annual Case of the Year contest was held on Tuesday, April 29 and featured about 30 participants. Check out this year's winners!
