Diana Chaban Griffith

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A First for Finance

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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.

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Faith in the Future

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For 35 years, Chuck and Gloria Clough have helped Boston College wrestle with big questions around leadership, democracy, and faith. Now with a transformative $25M gift, they are helping to shape the future for BC and the Catholic Church.

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The Golden Ticket

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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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I’m Investing in You.

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BC Trustee Sue Martinelli Shea ’76 has helped 38 students–and counting–find a home at the Heights through scholarships. “It’s a gift for me…I love looking at somebody in the face and saying: ‘I believe in you.’”

Father Erick Berrelleza S.J.

Leading from Experience

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A conversation with Fr. Erick Berrelleza, a first-generation college student who’s now the founding dean of Messina College, BC’s bold new two-year associate’s degree program for underserved students.

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heart on his Leaf

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As the inaugural John W. Kozarich ’71 Chair of BC’s new engineering department, Glenn Gaudette is in the vanguard of a revolution in how engineers are trained and the work they do.

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A New Energy

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Vice President for Student Affairs—and marathon runner—Shawna Cooper Whitehead brings fresh eyes to the Boston College experience, helping students achieve their full potential and get the most of their experience at the Heights.

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The Player-Coach Approach

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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.

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Joy Moore ’81, H’10

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Since the pivot to online learning this spring, Vice president for student affairs Joy Moore, has led the effort to ensure a safe and smooth transition for students and to encourage continued student engagement.