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The Idea Exchange

Ever Excellent

Ever Excellent

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.

Man on a Misson

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.

A New Energy

A New Energy

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.

The Art of Data

The Art of Data

Mara Hermano brings a fresh perspective to research and planning at BC

Incoming

Incoming

As the new director of undergraduate admission of his alma mater, Grant Gosselin faces a shifting landscape of rising costs and increased need for financial aid, changing socio-economic demographics, and a high-profile college admission scandal—not to mention a once-in-a-century pandemic. One could understand why an admission director would head for cover. But not Grant Gosselin.