Are the Arts Alive at BC? Alumni Reflect On Whether the University Is Doing Enough

Maddie Mulligan, Maria Beatriz Saldanha, and Milo Priddle • October 30, 2025

BC has a multitude of dance, a cappella, and comedy groups, as well as a successful theatre program. Yet, there are very few notable BC graduates who have gone on to work professionally in creative fields. Most alumni end up in conventional, white-collar professions—law, business, politics. This prompts the question: Is BC doing enough for its arts scene? 

Introducing The Five Funniest People at BC

Kaylie Ramirez • October 7, 2019

Shea Rulon, Sam Harmon, Maya Rao, Nicole Garcia, and Brandon Portillo are the Five Funniest People at BC.

Lyonne, Poehler Drive Feminist ‘Russian Doll’ Forward

Isabella Cavazzoni • February 3, 2019

The Netflix original 'Russian Doll' is carried by the amazing skills of its lead actors.

Poehler, Pudding, And Female Empowerment At Harvard

Sarah Moore • September 16, 2015

Last year, Amy brought to light a concern about a Harvard group that has recently made national news—the club’s all-male cast.

Alumna Amy Poehler Honored By Harvard’s Hasty Pudding

Sarah Moore • January 29, 2015

The Parks and Recreation star paraded down the streets of Cambridge Thursday before receiving a Woman of the Year Award from the oldest theatrical organization in the United States.

Amy Poehler Arrives In Cambridge, Conveniently Outside Of BC Bubble

Ryan Dowd • January 28, 2015

Amy Poehler is one of our great alumni. Why isn't she celebrated as one?

Golden Globes Reward The Endearing (And Old) Weirdos

Sean Keeley • January 15, 2015

Golden Globes rewarded Clooney and the old pals but still made time for the little guys.