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Boston College remains commited to need-blind admissions, which helps ensure that talent, not economic background, determines one’s educational trajectory. Here’s how that commitment is honored.

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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.

Having supported the scholarships of nearly 40 Eagles over the years, Sue Shea insists there are few gifts greater than a BC education.

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.’”

An elderly man in a purple shirt and a smiling blonde woman in a patterned top and yellow cardigan share the lifelong gift of laughter outdoors, with green foliage blurred in the background.

Lifelong Gifts

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Every BC story involves a moment when someone first felt at home at the Heights. Janet and David Griffith ‘68, P‘00, ‘02, ‘06, love providing that feeling for the next generation of Eagles

A singer in a red suit captivates the audience at Pops 2022, performing on stage amidst a sea of lights that creates a starry effect. The arena pulses with energy as the stage glows in blue and purple hues, offering fans an enchanting glimpse behind the scenes.

Pops 2022 Behind the Scenes

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How does Boston College prep for its annual fundraising spectacular? Here’s a peek behind the curtain courtesy of a few key figures in the final hours before Pops.

In an atmospheric, dimly lit concert hall, a conductor leads the orchestra during the vibrant Pops Celebration. A single spotlight shines down, illuminating both the conductor and the sheet music stands of musicians. The audience is visible in the background, eagerly embracing every note.

Celebrating Pops on the Heights

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For the last 30 years, on one of the last Fridays in September, thousands of alumni, parents, and students have gathered in Conte Forum for dinner, dancing, singing, celebrating—and the biggest balloon drop on campus.

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Boston College: A Love Affair

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For Tammy ’85, MEd’87 and Steve Barry ’85, P’14, ’17, what started as a chance meeting turned into an Eagle legacy and an unrelenting commitment to Boston College.

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It Runs in the Family

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What began as parents supporting the University their daughters came to call home has blossomed into a dynamic philanthropic relationship, reflecting the family’s priorities and passions.

A group of six people stands close together, smiling in front of a large stone building with arched windows. Dressed in light, summery clothing, they radiate warmth and joy under the clear skies, embodying a moment of unspoken parental guidance through their shared laughter and camaraderie.

Parental Guidance

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The Parents Leadership Council enters a new era as Suzie and Habib Gorgi hand over the reins to new cochairs, Peter and April Kelly.

Shining a Light on Opportunity

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Be a Beacon Opens Doors at a Time of Growing NeedDuring its first year, donors responded with remarkable generosity and compassion, while BC continues to raise vital funds for our students and families in need.For Lillie Marie Ferreira ’22, a first-generation,...

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Better Than They Found It

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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.

A group of six adults and one child pose outdoors at Pete’s Place. One person sits in a wheelchair wearing sunglasses and a cap, holding an American flag pillow. The others stand around, smiling in casual and sports attire, with trees in the background.

Pete’s Place

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A community comes together to build a baseball center named for one of BC’s most inspiring student-athletes.

Joe Popolo and Jere Doyle came to Cadigan Alumni Center for a conversation and photo session in May 2019

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.