FEATURED

Over three decades, philanthropy and leadership have fueled Boston College’s rise—expanding its impact, elevating its mission, and building extraordinary momentum. Take a look back at the milestones that brought BC to this moment and the opportunities that lie ahead.

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by John F. Fish, P’13, ’18, ’23

“I came to Boston College in 2006 not as a student, but as an adopted Eagle. What I didn’t expect then was that my BC experience would be just as transformative.”

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Featured

A gift of $125 million from the Patrick F. Cadigan Family Foundation will transform Carney Hall into a state-of-the-art facility—aptly renamed Cadigan Hall.

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Office Hours

With expectations rising and the landscape shifting, William V. Campbell Director of Athletics Blake James is leading BC Athletics with a focus on investment, opportunity, and long‑term strength.

FEATURED

The last five years have seen the most significant expansion of faculty support in Boston College history, and it’s all thanks to an anonymous couple’s creative approach to giving back.

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Coach Speak

General Manager Kenyatta Watson ’96 is laying the groundwork for players’ success—on the field and in life.

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BEACON BOOK CLUB

In this edition of Beacon Book Club, Meghan Sweeney shares Jesus Before Christianity.

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