“I don’t know when I’m ever going to be in an environment with people who are as selfless and talented and empathetic and emotionally intelligent and special ever again,” Heckelman said.
From the Big Screen to the Romance Novel, Rosen Tells Timeless Stories
“Something that I try to bring to my novels is a lot of the philosophy and tenet that we are brought up with as Boston College students,” Rosen said. “So much of that was instilled in me in my time at BC, so I think a lot about that as I’m working on these books.”
Teacher, Scholar, Mentor: Landrigan’s Life’s Work Transforms U.S. Policy and the BC Community
“Public health is—in a way—we’re victims of our own success,” Landrigan said. “Over the past 75 years, people in medicine and public health have made enormous strides in conquering disease.”
Belle Liang Pioneers the Path to Purpose and Belonging at BC
“Instead of asking, ‘What do you want to do after graduation?’ we should be asking, ‘What do you hope to always be doing, no matter what your job is?’,” Liang said. “That question gets to the heart of purpose—and the human skills that are relevant across industry and appreciate over time.”
Gabelli Sophomores Work To Rebuild Trust in Health Care, One Step at a Time
“The feet might seem like a really basic thing to take care of, but it’s actually the gateway to many real health issues,” said Grace Snell, MCAS ’27, one of the program’s co-executive directors.
“A Tireless Advocate”: Adams and Gibson’s Determination To Hold UGBC Accountable
“We want to be aggressive, and that’s a fact,” Adams said. “We want to get things done. And so, our key component is we’re going to stand up to the administration [and] hold them accountable.”
“The Fresh Perspective”: Cimino and Whetzel Outline Their Vision For UGBC
“Their commitment to improving BC, improving the campus, initiatives, advocating for others, and just generally, making a positive impact on BC, well, I absolutely believe that they’ll go above and beyond in order to do so,” Wesner said.
“Important Changes Don’t Happen Overnight”: Kulbieda and Marino Leverage Experience To Drive Tangible Initiatives
“For Cami and Reagen, being president and vice president is not an opportunity—it’s a commitment,” Cortes said.
Murphy Champions Peace and Connection at BC’s Irish Institute
“There are many issues that affect both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland,” Murphy said. “And perhaps Boston College can position itself to assist Irish policymakers, Irish politicians, and various Irish communities within Ireland to think through some of these challenges and problems.”
Celtics Honoree’s App Helps Black Autistic Youth Build Communication Skills and Support Mental Health
“From what I’ve seen, a lot of people that are dealing with autism, they struggle not only labeling their emotions but navigating the world because the world doesn’t understand them,” Nelson said. “Seeing their faces light up when they have a tool that’s made for them, they feel special and heard.”