Academics

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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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Honoring Sister Putnam

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Newton College alumnae, friends, and family gathered to celebrate the naming of the Putnam Conference Room in honor of beloved mentor, artist, and professor Carol Putnam, RSCJ, H’92.

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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

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Local Commitment, Global Responsibility

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Dean Gautam N. Yadama shares what guides his work leading the Boston College School of Social Work at a time when society needs compassionate people to serve and support the world’s most vulnerable communities.

Father Erick Berrelleza S.J.

Leading from Experience

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A conversation with Fr. Erick Berrelleza, a first-generation college student who’s now the founding dean of Messina College, BC’s bold new two-year associate’s degree program for underserved students.

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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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Irrational Persistence

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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.