The New England College of Optometry’s Class of 2028 Participates in White Coat Ceremony

Published on July 15, 2025
BOSTON—The New England College of Optometry (NECO) celebrated what it calls its “most profound and enduring traditions,” the white coat ceremony, according to an announcement from the school. The event, which took place on July 13 at the George Sherman Union at Boston University, marked a pivotal moment for the class of 2028 as they donned their white coats for the first time—symbolizing the transition from classroom learning to clinical care, the school said.