Winter 2024

Soaring Higher, Together

Andrew K. Davidson
Senior Vice President for University Advancement

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Honoring Sister Putnam

By Beacon Staff

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

By Beacon Staff

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

Collage of various images surrounding a central statue. Includes people working on laptops, shopping, and interacting. Text encircles the statue: "In all things, to love and to serve." Scribbles and abstract shapes hint at exploring the other side for better understanding.

I came out better on the other side

By Kevin Coyne

Every Eagle charts their own path at the Heights. For Delaney ’23, Taji ’24, and Chloe ’25, their experience at BC has made all the difference.

A teacher stands addressing a diverse group of students seated at desks with laptops and notebooks in a brightly lit classroom. Some students look at the teacher, while others focus on their laptops. With large windows and a whiteboard, this BC education setting fosters an engaging learning environment.

That’s What a BC Education is All About

By Jill Caseria

Investing in faculty and academic programs creates a richer student experience and a more academically competitive institution.

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

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.’”