Spring 2025

Education is a Gift

by Esther Chang ’02, JD’07

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A person in a suit and tie sits at a wooden desk, smiling while holding a book titled "Becoming Dr. Q." The office, reflecting the Sueño Americano, features a bookshelf with diverse reads and an inspiring poster on the wall.

Sueño Americano

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In this edition of Beacon Book Club, Hosffman Ospino shares Becoming Dr. Q: My Journey from Migrant Farm Worker to Brain Surgeon.

Two men in blazers, embodying a living legacy, smile side by side against a Boston College backdrop. One sports a light blue plaid blazer, the other a dark checkered one. Both complement their look with white shirts and dark pants, reflecting timeless elegance and camaraderie.

A Living Legacy

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The A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation is opening doors for first-generation students at the Carroll School of Management.

A woman with shoulder-length brown hair smiles at the camera, embodying the essence of patient care. She is wearing a dark blazer over a maroon top. The background shows blurred office items, including framed certificates, reflecting her dedication beyond the bedside.

Beyond the Bedside

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Katherine Gregory knew nursing was her calling after caring for earthquake victims at the age of 13. Now as dean of the Connell School of Nursing, she’s leveraging her experience to deepen and expand the academic and formative education for tomorrow’s nurses.

Acacia Walker-Weinstein, head coach of the Boston College women's lacrosse team

Coach Speak: Acacia Walker-Weinstein

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Two NCAA titles, two consecutive ACC titles, seven straight NCAA championship game appearances—Head Coach Acacia Walker-Weinstein and her Eagles have built BC lacrosse into a powerhouse. Find out how.

Six people stand in a building with brick walls and a black and white checkered floor. Among them, four wear casual attire while two are dressed in business outfits, possibly discussing finance. In the backdrop, a metal sculpture hangs elegantly, adding to the sophisticated ambiance.

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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