Bridgewater. The magazine of Bridgewater College.

Bridgewater is published twice a year by the Office of Marketing & Communications for alumni, parents, faculty, staff and friends of Bridgewater College.

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From the President’s Desk

Summers are a restful time for many, and certainly faculty and staff alike use the summer months to rest and rejuvenation. But we’ve also been preparing for students to return to campus and start the fall semester. This issue of Bridgewater Magazine shares news of our alumni friends and the accomplishments of our students, but it also tells the story of the public launch of our Connections Campaign and the ways we seek to strengthen the educational experience here at BC.

Building Futures, Changing Lives

Connections Campaign Raises Funds for Scholarships, Teaching/Learning & Capital Projects

The $35 million Connections Campaign is raising funds to support current-use scholarships, teaching and learning initiatives and capital projects. […]

Eagle Fund Bridges the Gap for BC Students

Making higher education more accessible, especially to first-generation and moderate-income students, has long been a priority for Bridgewater College. […]

BC Offers Transformational Experiences

What makes the Bridgewater experience special? It’s the first-year student who gets the chance to work on a research project…

Place Matters: Transforming Space Facilitates Connections

“We need engaged classrooms to facilitate great teaching, shared spaces to foster collaborations, an environment that welcomes alumni and employers…

Helping Someone Else Get the Same Start: Dr. Stuart Suter ’63 

“I felt I needed to share that back,” he said. “I wanted to help someone else get the same start…

From BC to Law School: Katelin Carter ’24

“I walk across campus, and everyone says, ‘Hi.’ They made me feel wanted and encouraged me to take down the…

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Class Notes

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Catch up on the latest updates from Bridgewater College alumni! From career advancements and professional achievements to personal milestones and exciting life events, our Eagles are making waves.

Memorials

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We honor the lives and legacies of Bridgewater College alumni, faculty, and friends who have passed away. Explore the memorials to reflect on their impact and join us in celebrating their enduring spirit.

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Whether you’ve started a new career, launched a business, achieved a personal milestone, or welcomed a new addition to your family, we want to hear about it. Stay connected with the Bridgewater College community and celebrate the successes of fellow Eagles.

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Contact Us

The Office of Marketing and Communications tells the stories of Bridgewater’s inspiring students, faculty, staff and alumni who create meaningful connections here on campus and lead purposeful lives. If you have an interesting story you’d like us to consider sharing on social media, the Bridgewater website, in newsletters, or in Bridgewater magazine, please share your story here.

Heather Cole

Heather Cole

Editor and Media Relations Director
hcole@bridgewater.edu
540-828-5720

Eli Quay

Eli Quay

Communications & Media Relations Specialist
equay3@bridgewater.edu
540-828-5486