Realizing Soaring Higher‘s full potential requires a better understanding of the people and moments that have made it all possible.
Raising the Heights
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Beacon Book Club: Super Fan Required Reading
Boston College’s enduring history plays out in the pictures and portraits of these two books.
Hello, My Name Is: Ben Anderson
For years, Ben has played matchmaker between BC and its benefactors. Now he takes on a new challenge leading strategy for Soaring Higher.
Hello, My Name Is: Andrew Davidson
BC’s new senior vice president for university advancement is excited to join a Boston College that he says is “firing on all cylinders.”
Beacon Book Club: Biz Bracher
William F. Connell School of Nursing Dean Katherine Gregory makes her selection for the book list that honors the legacy of Fr. Neenan.
Man on a Misson
By balancing Jesuit history with forward thinking, Dean Gregory Kalscheur, S.J., is leading Boston College’s biggest school toward a mission-driven future grounded in the liberal arts.
Beacon Book Club
William F. Connell School of Nursing Dean Katherine Gregory makes her selection for the book list that honors the legacy of Fr. Neenan.
Investing in the Best
Chopping it up with Frank Bailey
Meet the top chef who determines where BC’s food comes from and where it needs to go.
Banner year at the Heights
A changing of the guard in University Advancement
Double Team: Joanna Bernabei-McNamee and Earl Grant
Boston College Basketball is on the cusp of an exciting new era. Head coaches Joanna Bernabei-McNamee and Earl Grant are running point on a return to greatness.
Collectors’ Items
Treasure trove of artwork from the private collection of Carolyn and Peter Lynch set to inspire generations.
Irrational Persistence: Andy Boynton ’78, P’13
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.
Hitting a High Note
At 29th annual gala, Pops on the Heights raises a record $14.5 million for student support.
Shining a Light on Opportunity
Be a Beacon brings to light the tremendous power of scholarships at BC. Read about the impact it’s had in year one.
Beacon Book Club
BC Law Dean Vincent Rougeau makes his selection for the book list that honors the legacy of Fr. Neenan.
Opportunity Knocks
Better Than They Found It
When BC needs them, Mary Lou and Marc Seidner answer the call. Get to know these University citizens, and learn why they’re so passionate about helping others.
For of Those to Whom Much Is Given, Much Is Required
For decades, Rhode Island communities invested in their family. Now, the Mancinis have established a new scholarship program to provide an education to the Ocean State’s students in need.
The Dean’s List 2.0
A storied tradition begins a new chapter.
Dual Threat– Football’s Latest Design Play
Priority number one for BC’s new football head coach, Jeff Hafley, is instilling a winning culture with the best talent possible. Hafley’s team will have new top-tier facilities to power our recruiting efforts thanks to Mikey ’86 and Jay Hoag and the late Bill Campbell.
The University of the Future
This is not your father’s school of social work. “Boston College’s School of Social Work is committed to a bold and innovative agenda,” says its dean, Gautam Yadama. We asked him to expound.
BC Leaders Go Back to Class
An inside look at BC’s remote learning.
A Legacy Landmark Reached
A record 3,000 Eagles commit to legacy gifts, and Shaw Society chair Dave Griffith shares why his legacy is with BC.
Perspectives Transformed
Everybody says “PULSE changes lives.” Does it really?
Pedagogical Progress
Lynch School of Education Donovan Dean Stanton Wortham—teacher, scholar, and documentary film producer— talks about BC’s role in defining the future of Education.
Informed, Engaged, Invested
Members of the Parents Leadership Council reflect on how Boston College continues to light the way for their families.
Lighting The Way
Who’s your beacon? BC friends and mentors who help light our way
The Whole Entrepreneur
We asked Joe ’89 and Chris Popolo, P’20, ’23, and Jere Doyle ’87, P’15, ’21, the Popolo Family Executive Director of the Edmund H. Shea Jr. Center for Entrepreneurship, for their two cents on how great ideas have changed the world.
Their Paths Entwined
The Board of Regents plans for the future, and the pilgrims among them reflect upon a foundation laid 500 years ago.
The Mission Multiplier: 50 Years of PULSE
There are few classes anywhere in academia that inspire the admiration, respect, and even reverence of Boston College’s PULSE program for service learning.
Under Their Wings: Scaling Up Social Justice
Theresa Betancourt is transforming the lives of traumatized families around the world—and the Salems’ gift will help extend that vital work even further.
Exhibiting Empathy
The Winstons’ latest gift to Boston College fuels the momentum of a museum whose exhibitions do more than excite the eye.
Pete’s Place
A community comes together to build a baseball center named for one of BC’s most inspiring student-athletes.
The Gift That Still Gives
BC Trustee Peter S. Lynch ’65, H’95, President and CEO of the Lynch Foundation, explains what inspired him and his late wife, Carolyn, H’09, to make the gift that launched BC’s Lynch Leadership Academy.
Where Disciplines Meet for the Better
Dean of the Boston College School of Social Work Gautam Yadama shares more of his thoughts on the present and future of the school.
Winning the Right Way
Men’s soccer coach Ed Kelly and former BC soccer captain Alejandro Bedoya tell us how Boston College has lit the way for them.
