Distinguished judge, attorney, and philanthropist Marianne D. Short, Esq., NC’73, JD’76, P’05, transforms the future of BC Law with a record-breaking gift.
Legal Legacy
Academic Excellence and Innovation
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.
A Plan for Every Child
An anonymous gift honors and amplifies the work of City Connects, BC’s holistic approach to K-12 student support.
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.
Collectors’ Items
Treasure trove of artwork from the private collection of Carolyn and Peter Lynch set to inspire generations.
Devoted: E. Paul Robsham Sr., LGSOE ’83, and Joyce L. Robsham, P’86
Their steadfast commitment to Boston College spanned decades; their final act broke records. Here’s the story of the local couple behind the largest estate gift to Boston College.
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.
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.
IN FOCUS: Seidner Family Executive Director of the Schiller Institute
Meet Laura Steinberg, the woman who plans to lift BC to a national leadership role in addressing critical issues in energy, health, and the environment.
The Art of Data
Mara Hermano brings a fresh perspective to research and planning at BC
The Gift of Hope
Transforming Lives Through BC’s Prison Education Program.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
