“At its core, the struggle over gentrification reflects broader tensions around who gets to define a community, how cultural spaces are commodified, and whose stories are preserved or overwritten in the process. “These insights profoundly affect how I see my role as someone pursuing finance. I don’t just want to study economic systems. I want to intervene in them. I want to fight for models of investment and development that honor the people who make neighborhoods like Koreatown what they are. I’m committed to challenging structures that reduce culture to branding and to uplifting policies that support cultural preservation, community-led development, and equitable housing. This is not just about resisting gentrification; it’s about reimagining who development is for and what justice looks like at the neighborhood level.” - Jadon Lee '26, the 2025 Benigno and Corazon Aquino Scholarship winner | READ MORE: https://on.bc.edu/JadonLee

“Every year, I met with my dean [John J. Neuhauser, who served as dean from 1977-1999] to talk about my upcoming research plans. One year he said to me, ‘When you find something that really resonates with you, that’s where your research takes off.' “I started thinking about it, and I was interested in talking to women like myself: women who had careers and families and who were trying to juggle everything. Family was, and is, so important to me. To succeed in life is as important to me as achieving in my career." - Judy Gordon, who is retiring after nearly 50 years of teaching, research, and leadership at the Carroll School of Management at BC | READ MORE: https://on.bc.edu/AProfoundInfluence

“I feel extremely humbled that the undergraduate community of BC has entrusted Reagan and me to serve them in these roles. Amidst a challenging campaigning season, my primary takeaway was an increasingly strengthened love for Boston College. I cannot express enough how much I appreciate all that this community has given me in my three years here, and am committed to make the strongest impact I can with the time I have left.” - Cami Kulbieda '26, Undergraduate Government of Boston College (UGBC) President for 2025-26 | READ MORE: https://on.bc.edu/UGBC_202526

“Nobody is going to say, ‘Wow, that garage door opened so well!’ That’s okay. We want to make parking and transportation a seamless experience. We’re all here because of you—the students. We care about you very much and we are always listening.” - Gabriel Parker, Director of Transportation, Parking, and Contracted Services | READ MORE: https://on.bc.edu/UnsungHeroesBCTP

"As a soon-to-be graduate of the Department of Engineering at Boston College's Human-Centered program, I can say I’ve loved my experience here. I’ve become close with many of my professors, especially the ones I’ve had in my project-based courses. Being part of the first cohort, I’ve gotten used to the syllabus disclaimer that reminds us that 'this class has never been offered before.' But honestly, being included in the creation of a new program only made my experience richer and made me feel like I really left my mark on the department." - Charlie Neill '25 | READ MORE about Charlie as a Senior to Remember: https://on.bc.edu/CharlieNeill

"Boston College brought me more in touch with my faith and my spirituality. I grew up Catholic. I sang in the choir and was an altar server, but then in high school, I moved to another community and the Church was not as consistent in my life. At BC, the Jesuit values found me and became ingrained in me. BC gave me a platform: I went on Kairos and did the Camino with Colleen [Dallavalle] and Fr. Casey [Beaumier]. I started to choose faith for myself and choose God for myself, not just because it was something that I grew up with." - Johany Jeune '25 | READ MORE about Johany as a Senior to Remember: https://on.bc.edu/JohanyJeune

"Whether I’m in a classroom or behind a camera, my focus is on influencing positive change. Through my work on film sets in Boston and at Boston College, I’ve facilitated initiatives—both on and off-campus—to explore the role of film in society. These experiences have underscored my commitment to social justice. "As I screened [my] documentary for over 200 attendees at the premiere, I couldn’t help but notice how many members of the Boston College community were in attendance. As I stood on stage and delivered my opening remarks, I was reminded that I have been immersed in a community that is inherently giving in nature, and that is reflected in its faculty and student body. This event represented my commitment to fighting for the greater good—a dedication I bring to every story I tell and every cause I champion." - Abby Duffy '25 | READ MORE about Abby as a Senior to Remember: https://on.bc.edu/AbbyDuffy

"Moving to Boston College opened me up to new experiences and perspectives. Being surrounded by such diverse communities and beautiful natural landscapes helped me feel more connected to people and to the world around me. My time here has shaped me by making me more independent, resilient, and open-minded. I’ve learned to adapt, to step out of my comfort zone, and to appreciate different cultures and lifestyles. BC has truly helped me grow into a more confident and grounded person." - Joshua De Souza '25 | READ MORE about Joshua as a Senior to Remember: https://on.bc.edu/JoshuaDeSouza

“My personal goal was to serve the needs of [my] students to the best of my ability. I wanted to show students how the law works, how to deal with an attorney, and how to be a good witness. I wanted them to enjoy my class, but I wanted them to understand the rigors and contested nature of law and the necessity for critical reading and thinking in all endeavors.” - Carroll School of Management at BC Professor David P. Twomey ’62, J.D.’68, who retired after 56 years on the Boston College faculty | READ MORE: https://on.bc.edu/DavidTwomey

"When I envision the nursing profession, I am always reminded of my grandmother, a retired caregiver. Her craft embodied the compassion and fulfillment that I want to encompass. Her patients became family, and the care she provided was always unwavering. Reflecting on my nursing career, I want to follow in her footsteps, embodying intentionality, passion, and impact—qualities that I aspire to guide my nursing practice. Throughout nursing school, my clinical experiences have always been the most influential and transformative because of the meaningful relationships I have built with my patients. Similarly to my grandmother, my goal is to always leave a lasting impact at the end of every shift, no matter how big or small." - Schenene Thomas '25, a Boston College Connell School of Nursing student

“I love my staff here, but I can walk away [from them] knowing that they're very devout people as far as doing the right thing for the kids coming in. But my students? I love these kids, and being away from them is going to be really tough. We’ve got nearly 1,700 students who work out of this office and they’re the best of the best. One of my sophomores asked me if I'd come back for graduation his senior year if he invited me. Of course, I said yes.” -Linda Reams, Boston College Admission Senior Receptionist who is retiring after nearly 50 years | READ MORE: https://on.bc.edu/LastingImpression

"At Boston College, I learned how to lead with conviction and compromise; how to ask the right questions; how to speak in front of a large crowd. I also learned that enjoying lunch with a stranger on a Tuesday in rural Virginia is just about the most human thing you can do. That my purpose in life is to be the girl others know they can turn to. That God is always with me, through challenge and triumph alike. As Fr. (Michael) Himes taught us, the measure of our Jesuit education is the extent to which others' lives are fuller because we had the privilege of attending BC. Learning in Chestnut Hill and serving as Undergraduate Government of Boston College (UGBC) President are among my greatest blessings. When I take my 'Final Flight' in May, it will be the start of a lifelong commitment to paying that forward." - Meghan Heckelman '25

“Housing justice is not just about units. It’s about people, about families that deserve permanence, not precarity...The work that we do is not about [the] spotlight. It is not about self. It’s about something far greater—it’s about restoring what’s been broken, healing what’s been ignored, and uplifting the dignity of those in the world who are often overlooked.” - Ashley Delgado '26, the 2025 Saint Oscar A. Romero Scholarship winner | READ MORE: https://on.bc.edu/AshleyDelgado

"We don’t feel like we’re giving back to the community—we feel like we’re part of the community and customers are giving back to us. But I think people recognize that we’re trying to do something different by blending business ethics with social work principles." - Aakanksha Sinha MSW’12, PhD’16, who brings the core Boston College School of Social Work values to life at her award-winning Indian restaurant, Spice Waala, in Seattle | READ MORE: https://on.bc.edu/ASinha Pictured with her husband and co-founder, Uttam Mukherjee

“For me Dream Big! means empowering girls through sports by building confidence, character, and grit on and off the field. It is allowing young girls to have the same opportunities that I did to learn that you can do anything you put your mind to. “I dedicated the run to every girl who ever doubted if she was fast enough, strong enough, or capable of reaching her goal. To my younger self, who once got cut from the soccer team for not running a sub 8:30 mile, and to my friends in club running who have been with me through it all.” - Margaret Kuffner ‘25, who ran the 2025 Boston Marathon and raising money for Dream Big! | READ MORE about Boston College community members who ran the Marathon: https://on.bc.edu/ReasontoRun