The @BCAlumni Association invites the BC community to the Alumni Memorial Mass at Trinity Chapel on Sunday to honor the memory of all deceased alumni, family, and friends. Register: on.bc.edu/AlumniMemMass2026
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Looking back, who did you meet at @BostonCollege who had the greatest impact on your life?
a. My spouse or partner
b. My best friend
c. A mentor or favorite professor
d. A faith community or spiritual mentor
e. Other—tell us in the comments!
See where your vote lands in the poll results in the next issue of “Connections,” the BC Alumni email newsletter.
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Boston College and @bcstm are mourning the death of an alumnus and faculty member.
Stephen J. Molvarec, SJ, M.Div. '22, S.T.L. '23, an assistant professor of church history in the CSTM, died unexpectedly on October 24. He was 46.
In Memoriam: on.bc.edu/SMolvarec
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A Korean mother and son navigate wars, displacement, and identity in 'Red Seal,' a multi-generational novel written by @BostonCollege Law School graduate Rosa Kwon Easton. bcbookmarks.com/2026/10/26/a…
If you’re one of the more than 215,000 @BostonCollege alumni worldwide, meet your BC Alumni Association Board of Directors!
Christina (Galmiche) Sliwa ’93, MBA’00, the new BCAA Board President (center of photo), recently took time to talk with Boston College Magazine about her experience at the Heights and her new role. Christina's hopes for her BC alumni family?
"I want every alum to feel what I have felt serving on the board these past four years, discovering pieces of the University’s mission I hadn’t fully understood before... That spirit of being men and women for others does not end when you leave campus. In many ways, this is when it truly begins."
Find her full interview in your Boston College Magazine (a print-only exclusive—check your mailbox!), and meet your BCAA Board here: bit.ly/4yXAIa2
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“The Boston College Alumni are here for you, ready to support you, work alongside you, and help shape the future for BC!”
@BostonCollege Alumni Association President, Christina Sliwa ‘93, MBA‘00, shared this message with Fr. Jack Butler during the university’s 26th Presidential Inauguration last week, and we couldn’t agree more!
See some of our favorite photos of the Boston College alumni family celebrating the start of a new chapter at the Heights.
Chemistry Professor Abhishek Chatterjee received a 2026 Ono Pharma Foundation (@OnoInitiative) Breakthrough Science Initiative Award, which includes $1 million in funding for his innovative gene therapy research. on.bc.edu/BreakthroughSciIni…
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Think you have what it takes to pass an exam like a CSOM student? In the latest issue of Carroll Capital, we shared 10 questions from the accounting and finance portions of a 100-question senior assessment. Take the quiz and put your knowledge to the test! bit.ly/4y0C56F
LaMone Downey-Leonard MSW ’05 grounds her therapeutic approach in the principle of accompaniment. She will receive @BCSSW’s Distinguished Alumni Award at the school’s Accompaniment in Action Lecture & Distinguished Alumni Awards celebration. on.bc.edu/DowneyLeonardMSW
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.@BostonCollege grad Diana Isern, an educator and accredited financial counselor, has written 'Money Talks,' a jargon-free guide to help educators teach about money and financial literacy. bcbookmarks.com/2026/10/15/m…
Boston College formally inaugurated John T. Butler, SJ, as its 26th president on October 16, the crowning event in a three-day campus celebration of community, history, tradition, and formative education. on.bc.edu/ButlerInauguration…
On behalf of the BC community, congratulations to John T. Butler, SJ, on becoming the University's 26th President!
"Father Jack" brings a dynamic energy and personal connection to the Heights. 🦅
The Presidential Inauguration of John T. “Jack” Butler, SJ, continued on the Heights with Mass, historical readings on Linden Lane, and an academic procession. The ceremony featured a wide array of speakers and musical performances.
📸 Photos: on.bc.edu/InaugurationPhotos
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“It will be an honor and joy to serve you…Thank you for allowing me to be the servant of this University.” - Fr. John T. Butler, Boston College’s 26th President
Claudio Burgaleta, SJ, PhD ’96, Jesuit Community Rector; Robert Reiser, SJ, @JesuitsEast Provincial; James Carey ’88, JD ’91,Trustees Vice Chair; Susan Martinelli Shea ’76, Trustees Secretary; BC President Emeritus William P. Leahy, SJ, present the symbols of the office.