BOSTON—The New England College of Optometry (NECO) held its 132nd commencement on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Boston’s Symphony Hall, conferring doctor of optometry degrees to 127 students in the four-year OD program, as well as five students who were awarded a master’s degree in vision science concurrently with their OD degree. Faculty and student marshals led the processional, attended by over 1,500 guests, including NECO leadership, trustees, and alumni, alongside family and friends of the class of 2026, according to an announcement from the school.