Winter 2026

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Education is a Gift

by Wynndell Bishop ’00, MBA’07

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Safety Net

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The Murray Center for Student Wellness creates a web of support across campus, ensuring that every student can find help and hope when needed most.

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Spreading the Word

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Stanton Wortham, the Charles F. Donovan, S.J., Dean of the Lynch School of Education and Human Development, reflects on his school’s success and his work to shine a spotlight on the value of Jesuit education.

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Coach Speak: Alex Norden

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Ski racing is a downhill sport, but everything is trending upward for the varsity team from Boston College. Meet the head coach who says their greatest accomplishments are just around the bend.

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The Winston Tradition of Cura Universitatis

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From the arts to business, scholarships to career support, Bob and Judy Winston have long demonstrated their care for the whole of Boston College. Now, through the newly endowed Winston Provostship, they’ve made a gift that reaches all corners of campus.

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