alumni Archives - The Heights

Ten Years Later, Alumni and Faculty Reflect on Their Experience in Enduring Questions Courses

Nathan Yarnall • November 23, 2025

Shannon Kinney, BC ’20, never expected to take a college class about yoga, theology, and fine arts. But by participating in one of Boston College’s first ever Enduring Questions courses, she explored the intersection of these disciplines in a way that still resonates 10 years later.

Is Attending Boston College Something To Be Proud Of?

Helia Attar • November 19, 2023

The BC alumni network is regarded as one of the most robust alumni networks in the country. It seems as though all alumni are proud they went to BC and eager to help out a “baby Eag.”

Senate Confirms BC Alum, Trustee as United States Ambassador to China

Amy Palmer • December 22, 2021

On Dec. 16, the United States Senate voted 75–18 to confirm Nicholas Burns, a member of the Boston College Board of Trustees and BC ’78, as the new United States ambassador to China, according to Reuters.

Meet Three of Boston College’s Afghanistan Veterans

Megan Kelly • November 14, 2021

Thousands of Boston College alumni, students, faculty, and staff have served in the U.S. military. In light of the end of the Afghanistan War, The Heights highlights some of their stories.

A Love Letter to BC Football from a Recovering Sports-Hater

Grace Christenson • October 3, 2021

When it comes to sports, I was wrong and pretty much everyone else was right. That’s the short version, at least. I grew up in a family of sports fans. Mainly football, baseball, and tennis,...

BC Grad Announces Campaign for Congress

Amy Palmer • July 12, 2021

Boston College graduate Matt Putorti is running to replace Elise Stefanik, the third-ranking House Republican, as New York’s 21st Congressional District representative, Putorti announced last month.

BC Alumni Band Together to Help Students and Fellow Alumni

Haley Hockin • September 14, 2020

The alumni-led Back to BC programs aims to help students search for jobs, acquire career skills, and connect with other BC alumni.

Career Center Hosts Panel for Alumni in Public Policy

Hannah Murphy • October 14, 2019

After a question-and-answer session with a four-person panel, students and alumni engaged in an hour-long networking session.

Musicians Showcase Passion and Skill at Alumni Concert

Mary Wilkie • April 4, 2018

The Boston College music department hosted a concert to illuminate the formidable talents and passion of three alumni musicians.

Embracing the Legacy of My Siblings

Joanna Yuelys • September 13, 2017

"At a school of over 9,000 undergraduate students and over 200 organizations, my siblings’ and my paths have overlapped at different points in time, and this has made my experience here richer."