About

Launched in September 2023, Soaring Higher is a $3 billion fundraising campaign for Boston College that will bolster the University’s highest, most strategic priorities and enhance its standing as the greatest Jesuit, Catholic university in the world. Through its three pillars—focused on scholarships and financial aid, faculty support and research, and whole-student formation—Soaring Higher will have a lasting impact on every area and aspect of Boston College.

CAMPAIGN LEADERSHIP

About

Launched in September 2023, Soaring Higher is a $3 billion fundraising campaign for Boston College that will bolster the University’s highest, most strategic priorities and enhance its standing as the greatest Jesuit, Catholic university in the world. Through its three pillars—focused on scholarships and financial aid, faculty support and research, and whole-student formation—Soaring Higher will have a lasting impact on every area and aspect of Boston College.

CAMPAIGN LEADERSHIP

LEADERSHIP

Campaign Co-Chairs

Brigid Doherty‡ ’96 and René Jones* ’86, P’25

Cyndy and John F. Fish*

Patti* and Jonathan A. Kraft, P’24

Kim Gassett-Schiller and Philip Schiller* ’82

Raymond Skowyra, Jr. and Marianne D. Short* NC’73, JD’76, P’05

Honorary Co-Chairs
Eileen ‘66, MSW’95 and Jack Connors† ‘63, H’07, P’93, ’94
Peter Lynch† ’65, H’95, P’01
Aja and Pat Stokes† ’64, H’22, P’91, ’94, ’97

Campaign Executive Committee

Katheryn H.‡ ’93 and Michael C. Ascione* ’93, P’25, ’26

Tammy J. ’85, ’87 and Steven M. Barry* ’85, P’14, ’17

Wynndell G. Bishop§ ’00, MBA’07
Esther Chang§ ’02, JD’07
Margaret P. and Alfred F. Kelly, Jr.*, P’09, ’11, ’13, ’16, ’26
Keely F. ’93 and Jason R. Krantz* ’95 P’23

Deborah M. Morrocco ’81, P’10, ’14

Chris‡ and Joe V. Popolo, Jr.‡ ’89, P’20, ’23, ’25

Mary F. ’82 and Jonathan M. Rather* ’82, P’10, ’12, ’14, ’17
Susan M. Shea* ’76, P’04
* Trustee
† Trustee Associate
‡ Regent
§ BC Alumni Association Board Member