FEATURED
For 35 years, Chuck and Gloria Clough have helped Boston College wrestle with big questions around leadership, democracy, and faith. Now with a transformative $25 million gift, they are helping to shape the future for BC and the Catholic Church.
by Michael C. McCarthy, S.J.
When I joined Boston College nearly two years ago, I approached my service as dean with my whole heart, trust in God, and an intent to listen and learn. Since then, I have been inspired by the everyday interactions I have witnessed. To me, this is what makes our University so special.
Office Hours
It’s said the best way to get to know a new place is to walk it. After exploring locations far and wide, Odette Lienau is now applying that advice as she maps out the future of Boston College Law School as the inaugural Marianne D. Short, Esq., Dean.
Idea Exchange
Over a decade as provost and dean of faculties, David Quigley has left an indelible mark on a wide range of major academic initiatives. Here, he shares reflections on formative education and the pivotal role of faculty in it, the promise of Soaring Higher, and many more topics in between.
They say blood is thicker than water. For Kate and Mike Ascione, maroon and gold fall somewhere in between.
Hello, My Name Is:
With more than 20 years of experience in advancement, Liz Webster embodies the Boston College ideal of caring for others. Get to know Liz a little better.
BEACON BOOK CLUB
In this edition of Beacon Book Club, Akua Sarr shares The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America’s Great Migration.
FINANCIAL AID
Endowed scholarships do more than bring talented students to BC, they open up a world of opportunities. Here is a look at how Jarvis Goosby ’24 made the most of his.
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