The World Needs Boston College
BC delivers on its mission to graduate into the world leaders who value service to mankind more than just themselves. Whether you believe in supporting ground-breaking research, helping student-athletes reach greater heights, or in investing in future leaders through financial aid, your continued support keeps BC’s mission alive and its flame lit for generations to come.
Building Tomorrow’s Leaders
How Yolana Coentro ’00, MSW’01, is Shaping the Future for Nonprofits
Playing Through
Entrepreneurial Eagles Patty and Greg Bartoli leverage their BC experience and the resulting success to support the next generation.
A Decade as Roommates
Jonathan Shaffer ’17 and Brendan Lynch ’17 met at BC orientation and decided to room together. Little did they know they’d still be living under the same roof for the next ten years.
The More The Merrier
Formation activities at Boston College encourage student growth and ignite their desires to be Eagles for others.
A Perfect Match
Former gaming executive Bernard Kim ’98 brings his love for all things digital to his role as CEO of Match Group, the online dating juggernaut.
Celebrating Our “Sheroes”
How Women Helped Shape the Heights
Called to Service
The incoming president of the BCAA is as proud of his roots at the Heights as he is excited about the future the University is charting.
“People Are My BC”
For quadruple Eagle Juan Concepción, Esq., ’96, MEd’97, MBA’03, JD’03, the people are what makes Boston College special.
Celebrating the Popolo Family Executive Directorship
On May 11, 2023, at the Boston College University Conference Center, Chris and Joe Popolo ’89, P’20, ’23, ’25, celebrated the naming of the Popolo Family Executive Directorship, a position in the Edmund H. Shea Jr. Center for Entrepreneurship that the family has endowed.
Mission Driven
Whether he’s balancing the state’s budget or building community among recent BC grads, Chris Marino ’14 carries his formation everywhere.
The Colossal Power of Small Gifts
A $25 gift to BC may seem like a drop in the ocean. But the truth is, a little can go a long way.
Dua Lipa signs his paychecks: Who is Brennan Carley ’13?
Brooklyn-based Brennan Carley ’13 is an entertainment editor, writer, producer, talent booker, and media trainer who has pitched, reported, and written for The New York Times, Vulture, Vogue, Bustle, Vice Magazine, Entertainment Weekly, Cosmopolitan, MTV News, Grammy.com, Elle, Esquire, Billboard, and more.
Protecting Our Oceans
Susan Whelan ’81, P’11, ’16, Legal Advisor to the Holy See Mission at the United Nations
Getting to Know Andrew Davidson, Senior Vice President for University Advancement
BC’s Jesuit mission and an enthusiastic alumni base excite this veteran fundraiser as he takes on a new role at the Heights
Lessons in Leadership
A Double Eagle reflects on living the BC motto, “Ever to Excel”
Full Circle
For Alex ’95, P’25 and Chris Noon ’95, P’25, there was nothing like seeing their daughter, Lauren ’25 follow their footsteps through the PULSE program at BC
Robert “Boots” Chouinard: From Battlefields to Boston College
Robert Chouinard ’50 dreamed of a college football career. After getting drafted into the Army, he thought his opportunity was lost, but it was only just beginning.
Small Island, Big Impact
Glori Alvarez’s ’88, P’16, is recognized for her passion for BC and her commitment to fostering community through the Puerto Rican chapter of the BCAA.
Breaking the Mold
Most 24-year-olds don’t spend their summer evenings fielding interview questions in the office, but Natalie White makes a habit of breaking the mold.
You Can’t Become What You Can’t See
For Angela Donkor, it’s not enough to reach new heights on your own; the view’s even better when you help up the people who come after you.
You Had to Be There
Bill McDonald ’68 has a lifetime of BC stories to tell; pull up a chair, you don’t want to miss one.
Fashion/Business: Q&A with Libby Wadle ’94
As an Eagle, she majored in English. Post-graduation, she took her own advice: Follow something that excites you. Here, Libby Wadle ’94, the CEO at J.Crew Group, answered our questions—in style—from her home office in Brooklyn, surrounded by her three dogs.
The Great Teacher Inspires
With a new gift, John Kenneth Felter ’72, MA’72 aims to provide Eagles with the same kind of life-changing education that he received at the Heights.
A Seat at the Table
From their time on the Black Student Forum as BC undergraduates to their volunteer and philanthropic leadership on the AAAC, CWBC, Reunion committees, and more, Tanji ’86 and Bob ’88 Marshall, P’17 remain steadfast in advocating for Eagles of color.
This Must Be the Place
Under James Lizzul’s leadership, the New York City Alumni Chapter has flourished, bringing a robust community together around their common passion for all things BC.
Always Be Growing
A common thread runs through everything Arivee (Vargas) Rozier-Byrd does: investing in and uplifting others.
Entreprenurturers
As venture capitalists, Ivan Alo ’12 and LaDante McMillon ’12 invest in startups founded by Black and Latinx entrepreneurs. As alumni, they invest in BC students.