New England College of Optometry Announces 2025 Distinguished Alumni

Published on January 7, 2026
BOSTON—New England College of Optometry (NECO) has announced its 2025 Distinguished Alumni, recognizing two exceptional graduates whose careers exemplify professional excellence, compassionate patient care, and enduring contributions to the field of optometry and their communities, the school said. This year’s honorees are Maureen Hanley, OD, class of 1981, who is being recognized posthumously, and Guang-Ji Wang, OD, class of 1992. Each year, NECO said it bestows the Distinguished Alumni Award upon graduates who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, a deep commitment to service, and a lasting impact on the profession, noting that the 2025 honorees reflect the breadth of optometry’s influence, from education and community health to global collaboration and academic leadership.
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