Winter 2022

A person with curly hair is sitting in a chair, smiling while holding "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks." Clad in a dark jacket and patterned scarf, they reflect on the Lacks legacy. A small bookshelf and a potted plant sit calmly in the background, echoing stories yet to be told.

The Lacks Legacy

William F. Connell School of Nursing Dean Katherine Gregory makes her selection for the book list that honors the legacy of Fr. Neenan.

A basketball with a logo is in focus in the foreground, while a player-coach and a woman share smiles and appear out of focus in the background. The scene is outdoors with blurred greenery.

The Player-Coach Approach

A life of hands-on philanthropy and a passion for sports come together in BC’s new Hoag Basketball Pavilion. Meet Mikey and Jay Hoag and see what led to this transformative gift.

A smiling person sits with persistence at a desk in an office, wearing a white shirt. Papers and a red pen are scattered as if in an irrational arrangement. A computer waits in the background while sunlight filters through windows, crafting a warm atmosphere.

Irrational Persistence

John and Linda Powers Family Dean of the Carroll School of Management reflects on his leadership philosophy, life during the pandemic, and the many ways that the Carroll School and Boston College have—and have not—changed over the years.

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