Carnegie Corporation of New York President Dame Louise Richardson, an accomplished higher education leader who heads one of the country’s oldest and most prestigious philanthropic foundations, will address the Boston College Class of 2025 at the University’s 149th Commencement Exercises on May 19.

University President William P. Leahy, S.J., will present Richardson with an honorary degree at the ceremony, which will take place at 10 a.m. in Alumni Stadium, rain or shine.

Visit the Commencement website for complete details.

Join us for an upcoming virtual information session to learn more about BC Companions and the possibilities for your future as a Fellow for Leadership and Service. 

During the session, Janet Lohmann, Associate Director, BC Companions, and Fellows from the inaugural cohort, will share valuable insights about what to expect during the Fellowship experience and respond to your inquiries. 

We hope you can join us to learn more about BC Companions: Fellows for Leadership and Service. 

The Annual Summit is a full-day conference addressing pressing topics related to the sense of belonging at Boston College and in the higher education field.

Join us at the 2025 Summit, where we will explore Boston College’s ongoing commitment to creating a welcoming and respectful environment that encourages engaging dialogue across many perspectives. This year’s theme, “Reflect, Renew & Recommit,” invites participants to consider the institution’s significant progress in fostering an welcoming campus community while infusing new energy into our ongoing initiatives that reaffirm our dedication to institutional mission, vision, and core values of cura personalis - care of the whole person - and cura apostolica, care of the work. Please RSVP.