Boston College Commencement 2021: Honorary Degree Recipients
Five distinguished individuals were recognized for their achievements, leadership, and service
L-R standing: BC Board of Trustees chairman John Fish, Leo V. Sullivan, Sean Guthrie, Christine Montenegro McGrath, Boston Archbishop Cardinal Sean O Malley, O.F.M. Cap.; seated: Lyndia Downie, BC President William P. Leahy, S.J., David Brooks (Lee Pellegrini)
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At its 144th Commencement Exercises on May 24, Boston College presented honorary degrees to David Brooks, a journalist, author, and cultural and political commentator who has shared his analysis and opinions as a columnist for
The New York Times and through other national media outlets, and who also addressed the Class of 2021; Lyndia Downie, president and executive director of the Pine Street Inn; former BC football player Sean Guthrie ’01, M.Ed.’14, head of middle school at The Fessenden School in West Newton, Mass.; Christine Montenegro McGrath ’87, vice p