The Heights

Joe Popolo Jr.: BC Alum, Republican Power Broker, and Nominee for Ambassador to the Netherlands

Jack Beckman and Nikita Osadchiy • January 20, 2025

Joe Popolo Jr., BC ’89, was tapped by former President Donald Trump to serve as the next U.S. Ambassador to the Netherlands. The Heights analyzed Federal Election Commission filings, explored past and present business endeavors, and interviewed Popolo to contextualize a career that has positioned him to serve his nation in the Netherlands.

CEO of Chicago Blackhawks, BC Alum Talks Revamping Fan Experience

Aidan Franklin • March 16, 2022

Danny Wirtz shared his vision for the future of the Blackhawks organization in the evolving landscape of sporting entertainment in a Shea Center Talk on March 10.

‘Tik Tok Meets Hinge’: BC Alum Creates Humor-Based Dating App

Gabby Savo • February 23, 2022

Hoping to spark romantic connections through humor, Boston College alum Melissa Mullen designed the interactive dating app Smile to match users based on a shared sense of humor.

Senate Confirms BC Alum, Trustee as United States Ambassador to China

Amy Palmer • December 22, 2021

On Dec. 16, the United States Senate voted 75–18 to confirm Nicholas Burns, a member of the Boston College Board of Trustees and BC ’78, as the new United States ambassador to China, according to Reuters.

‘So Who Wants a Job?’ BC Alum Discusses Careers with Students

Amanda Ilaria • October 23, 2016

Arnie Sookram, BC alum and current World Wide lead for the Windows Devices Group e-commerce business, stressed the importance of taking advantage of all BC has to offer.