FEATURED
It’s long been one of the most popular majors—and the most popular of all minors—across all of Boston College. Within the Carroll School of Management, it claims the largest faculty—including the University’s sole Nobel laureate. Now, thanks to a visionary gift, the newly christened Seidner Department of Finance has made history as BC’s first named department, joining an elite group of similarly distinguished departments nationwide.
By Esther Chang ’02, JD’07
As immigrants, my parents raised me to believe that I should earn what I need in life and be responsible for myself. They also understood that education is absolutely indispensable to achieving those goals. That’s why I consider education to be the most important gift that one can give another. I know this from experience: Without financial aid, Boston College wouldn’t have been affordable for me.
Athletics
Two NCAA titles, two consecutive ACC titles, seven straight NCAA championship game appearances—Head Coach Acacia Walker-Weinstein and her Eagles have built BC lacrosse into a powerhouse. Find out how.
Idea Exchange
Katherine Gregory knew nursing was her calling after caring for earthquake victims at the age of 13. Now as dean of the Connell School of Nursing, she’s leveraging her experience to deepen and expand the academic and formative education for tomorrow’s nurses.
The A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation is opening doors for first-generation students at the Carroll School of Management.
Hello, My Name Is:
The formative education mission of Boston College attracted Beth Thompson to the Heights and also aligns perfectly with her personal values.
BEACON BOOK CLUB
In this edition of Beacon Book Club, Hosffman Ospino shares Becoming Dr. Q: My Journey from Migrant Farm Worker to Brain Surgeon.
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