Category: Alumni

NECO Connects with Alums & Students in Toronto

March 27, 2026

NECO welcomed alumni and prospective students to a reception held ahead of Optifair in Toronto. The event offered attendees a chance to build new professional relationships and celebrate the accomplishments of the NECO community.

NECO Alums & Residents Travel to El Salvador

February 20, 2026

Earlier this month, several NECO alums and residents joined Partners for Visual Health (PVH) to visit two clinics in Santa Ana and San Miguel, El Salvador. PVH partners with ASAPROSAR, a local health clinic, which focuses on increasing vision care to rural communities.

NECO to Host Alumni & Incoming Students in Ontario

February 17, 2026

NECO staff will be in Ontario, Canada in late March for the OptiFair trade show, during which time they will host alumni for an evening to reconnect, network, and celebrate.

Hundreds Return for Reunion 2025

October 27, 2025

NECO set a new record with the number of alumni who attended our reception at Academy and the next day at Beacon Street for Reunion 2025.

NECO Alumni to Gather in Las Vegas for Vision Expo West Reception

August 28, 2025

NECO is heading to Las Vegas this fall for Vision Expo West, and we’re inviting alumni from across the country to join us for a special evening of connection and celebration.

Fall Virtual Fireside Chat Focuses on Innovation,Community

August 28, 2025

Join us for our second Virtual Fireside Chat with Dr. Tim Bossie and Dr. Amy Moy, who will share how NECO is shaping the future of optometry through clinical innovation, strategic partnerships, and community outreach.

NECO Welcomes Lindsay Allen as New Director of Development

May 1, 2025

NECO is pleased to announce the appointment of Lindsay Allen as Director of Development and Alumni Relations.