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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

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

Coach Speak: Acacia Walker-Weinstein

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

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

Beth Tompson, with gray hair, stands in front of a wooden paneled wall, wearing a dark shirt adorned with a colorful abstract pattern. She smiles softly at the camera, her hands crossed gracefully.

Hello, My Name is Beth Thompson

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

A man in a suit, holding a paper, sits at a wooden table with another person. They are in an office with light-colored walls and a glass-paneled door in the background. The man smiles, appearing ever-engaged in excellent conversation.

Ever Excellent

A person with braided hair sits comfortably in a chair, holding an open book titled "The Warmth of Other Suns." They are wearing a black and white patterned shirt. A large window in the background provides natural light, illuminating their journey through the pages with hope.

Journeys of Hope

A woman with long blonde hair stands smiling in the middle of a busy outdoor walkway. She is wearing a blue jacket, and there are people walking in the background, some blurred due to motion, against a backdrop of trees and buildings.

Liz Webster

A person with long hair smiles while sitting in a chair, making strides in their black blazer and orange patterned scarf. The background showcases shelves filled with books, hinting at a journey of knowledge and growth.

Making Strides

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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

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

Coach Speak: Acacia Walker-Weinstein

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

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

Beth Tompson, with gray hair, stands in front of a wooden paneled wall, wearing a dark shirt adorned with a colorful abstract pattern. She smiles softly at the camera, her hands crossed gracefully.

Hello, My Name is Beth Thompson

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

A man in a suit, holding a paper, sits at a wooden table with another person. They are in an office with light-colored walls and a glass-paneled door in the background. The man smiles, appearing ever-engaged in excellent conversation.

Ever Excellent

A person with braided hair sits comfortably in a chair, holding an open book titled "The Warmth of Other Suns." They are wearing a black and white patterned shirt. A large window in the background provides natural light, illuminating their journey through the pages with hope.

Journeys of Hope

A woman with long blonde hair stands smiling in the middle of a busy outdoor walkway. She is wearing a blue jacket, and there are people walking in the background, some blurred due to motion, against a backdrop of trees and buildings.

Liz Webster

A person with long hair smiles while sitting in a chair, making strides in their black blazer and orange patterned scarf. The background showcases shelves filled with books, hinting at a journey of knowledge and growth.

Making Strides

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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

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Give Something Back

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