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A man in a maroon Boston College (BC) pullover stands indoors by a window, smiling, with empty stadium seats and a sports field visible in the background—a scene that truly embodies the Family First spirit at BC.

Family First, BC Always

A man in a "Boston College" hoodie stands on an indoor football field, smiling at the camera. Other people in maroon uniforms, representing BC Football, are visible in the background, capturing the lively spirit of being Back to BC.

“Back to BC Football”

A person with shoulder-length brown hair and glasses, wearing a blue shirt and dark blazer, smiles in an office setting adorned with colorful art and certificates on the wall behind them, reflecting their dedication to compassion ministry.

Moved by Compassion

Students sit in a classroom facing a teacher who speaks in front of a screen displaying an aerial landscape image. As if striking the match of curiosity, some students use laptops, while light reflects off the windows.

Striking the Match

An older man in a suit and red patterned tie smiles while sitting and holding a book, with bookshelves full of books in the background—a quiet moment that feels like a final act of gratitude for a lifetime surrounded by knowledge.

A Final Act of Gratitude

Aerial view of a large, historic university campus with steady Gothic-style stone buildings, green rooftops, trees, grassy lawns, and walkways on a sunny day—a beacon of tradition and learning.

Steady as a Beacon

A man with light brown hair smiles at the camera, wearing a dark jacket over a collared shirt, standing outdoors near 245 Beacon Street in Boston, with a blurred, tree-filled background hinting at the greenery surrounding John T. Hayden Hall.

245 Beacon Street to Be Named John T. Hayden Hall

A smiling woman and man in business attire stand together outside on a green lawn, with a large, elegant stone building and leafy trees in the background on a sunny day.

Martignettis make transformative gift to BC

A person with a backpack enters a building with a sign that reads "Murray Center for Student Wellness." The building has large windows and stone walls, and bushes are visible in the foreground.

Safety Net

A smiling man with a beard, wearing a navy suit, patterned red tie, and pocket square, stands outdoors in front of greenery and a building.

Spreading the Word

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A man in a maroon Boston College (BC) pullover stands indoors by a window, smiling, with empty stadium seats and a sports field visible in the background—a scene that truly embodies the Family First spirit at BC.

Family First, BC Always

A man in a "Boston College" hoodie stands on an indoor football field, smiling at the camera. Other people in maroon uniforms, representing BC Football, are visible in the background, capturing the lively spirit of being Back to BC.

“Back to BC Football”

A person with shoulder-length brown hair and glasses, wearing a blue shirt and dark blazer, smiles in an office setting adorned with colorful art and certificates on the wall behind them, reflecting their dedication to compassion ministry.

Moved by Compassion

Students sit in a classroom facing a teacher who speaks in front of a screen displaying an aerial landscape image. As if striking the match of curiosity, some students use laptops, while light reflects off the windows.

Striking the Match

An older man in a suit and red patterned tie smiles while sitting and holding a book, with bookshelves full of books in the background—a quiet moment that feels like a final act of gratitude for a lifetime surrounded by knowledge.

A Final Act of Gratitude

Aerial view of a large, historic university campus with steady Gothic-style stone buildings, green rooftops, trees, grassy lawns, and walkways on a sunny day—a beacon of tradition and learning.

Steady as a Beacon

A man with light brown hair smiles at the camera, wearing a dark jacket over a collared shirt, standing outdoors near 245 Beacon Street in Boston, with a blurred, tree-filled background hinting at the greenery surrounding John T. Hayden Hall.

245 Beacon Street to Be Named John T. Hayden Hall

A smiling woman and man in business attire stand together outside on a green lawn, with a large, elegant stone building and leafy trees in the background on a sunny day.

Martignettis make transformative gift to BC

A person with a backpack enters a building with a sign that reads "Murray Center for Student Wellness." The building has large windows and stone walls, and bushes are visible in the foreground.

Safety Net

A smiling man with a beard, wearing a navy suit, patterned red tie, and pocket square, stands outdoors in front of greenery and a building.

Spreading the Word

featured series

Insight into the offices and lives of BC leaders

hello, my name is

Get to know University Advancement

Stories of inspiration behind BC giving

BC leaders share their vision

beacon bookclub

Book selections from the campus community

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