“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.
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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.”
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In ‘Eephus,’ Radochia and Fisher Hit it Out of the Park
“For this movie to get not just distribution in theaters, but critical acclaim worldwide, is very, very, very baffling on one level because people don’t expect it,” Fisher said.
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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.”
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Redefining Family Advocacy: Margie Palladino’s Mission for Courtroom Reform
“We all do this because we know our situations are over. I am not doing this to improve my case. My case is over,” Palladino said. “Every woman that is part of our group says they just don’t want this to happen to other women and other children.”
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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.”
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Stories That Stay: Marissa Aroy Amplifies Voices Through Film
“I found it really interesting to learn about what makes us tick, what makes people do what they do,” Aroy said. “This motivation stuck with me, even now, as a filmmaker, people’s stories genuinely interest me.”
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Dougherty Leads the Charge in Bridging Education and Policy
“All of this is a human endeavor—education, public policy, building a pluralistic society—all aimed at benefiting people,” Dougherty said. “The goal is always to serve the greatest number of people in the best possible way, no matter whether you’re in federal service, academia, or an educational institution.”
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“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.”
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“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.
