Alumni from across the decades are warmly invited to return to Boston for NECO Reunion Weekend 2025, taking place October 10–11 in conjunction with the American Academy of Optometry Annual Meeting.
This two-day celebration offers a unique opportunity to reconnect, celebrate, and reignite your connection to the New England College of Optometry. Designed to make it easier than ever to revisit your alma mater, the weekend brings together graduates from all generations to honor NECO’s legacy and exciting future. Whether you’re one or fifty years out, the event is a chance to reflect on shared memories, renew friendships, and engage with the College’s bold mission for the years ahead.
The festivities begin Friday evening, October 10, with a General Alumni Reception at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. From 7:00–9:00PM, alumni will enjoy an elegant gathering complete with hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, and remarks from Dr. Howard Purcell, NECO’s President and CEO.
On Saturday, October 11, NECO will host Reunion Day at its historic Beacon Street campus, with special recognition for all alumni whose class years end in a 0 or 5 and the Class of 2024.
More than just a reunion, this weekend is a celebration of the NECO community—its shared values, its commitment to innovation, and the vital role alumni play in the College’s future. Special recognition will be given to alumni from milestone classes—those ending in 0 and 5—including the Classes of 1965 through 2020. Additionally, NECO is proud to welcome back and honor the Class of 2024 for their first official reunion celebration.
To be a part of this meaningful and memorable weekend, we encourage you to register and mark your calendar. We can’t wait to welcome you back to Boston and celebrate all that makes NECO exceptional.
