Winter 2024

A tribute honoring Sister Putnam unfolds on a red tablecloth, featuring historical photographs, documents, and memorabilia, including a framed black and white portrait at the center. Some items are in binders, accompanied by a program from Boston College Commencement 1992.

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.

A group of ten women from the early 20th century stand in front of a building. They are wearing long coats and various styles of hats, some with fur collars, raising their heights. The background features ornate brickwork and a stained glass window.

Raising the Heights

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Realizing Soaring Higher‘s full potential requires a better understanding of the people and moments that have made it all possible.

Having supported the scholarships of nearly 40 Eagles over the years, Sue Shea insists there are few gifts greater than a BC education.

I’m Investing in You.

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BC Trustee Sue Martinelli Shea ’76 has helped 38 students–and counting–find a home at the Heights through scholarships. “It’s a gift for me…I love looking at somebody in the face and saying: ‘I believe in you.’”

Soaring Higher campaign co-chairs

A Team Effort

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Meet the tireless co-chairs leading alumni, parents, and friends into the largest fundraising campaign in BC’s history.

A man sits on a wooden bench next to a black and white dog wearing a red bandana. The man is wearing a navy jacket and jeans. They are outdoors with green foliage in the background.

Ben Anderson

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For years, Ben has played matchmaker between BC and its benefactors. Now he takes on a new challenge leading strategy for Soaring Higher.