Academics

Driven by its motto “Ever to Excel,” Boston College offers solutions to the world’s most pressing problems in the necessary context of its Jesuit, Catholic heritage.

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The Winston Tradition of Cura Universitatis

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From the arts to business, scholarships to career support, Bob and Judy Winston have long demonstrated their care for the whole of Boston College. Now, through the newly endowed Winston Provostship, they’ve made a gift that reaches all corners of campus.

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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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Ever Excellent

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Over a decade as provost and dean of faculties, David Quigley has left an indelible mark on a wide range of major academic initiatives. Here, he shares reflections on formative education and the pivotal role of faculty in it, the promise of Soaring Higher, and many more topics in between.

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Legal Legacy

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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.

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Investing in the Best

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With a new gift, John Kenneth Felter ’72, MA’72 aims to provide Eagles with the same kind of life-changing education that he received at the Heights.

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The Whole Entrepreneur

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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.