Emmanuel College

Reflecting on her Emmanuel experience post-graduation, one thing really stuck for history major Emilly Rezende '26: mentorship and support from faculty.

“It’s about understanding that they want to get to know you, and their doors were always open. All you have to do is advocate for yourself and ask for help. I had this motto, closed mouths don’t get fed.”

Learn more about Emilly’s experience: https://www.emmanuel.edu/pulse/story/everything-has-history-emilly-rezende-26-diving-historical-career

The memory of Jack Connors Jr., a longtime friend of Emmanuel College, was honored yesterday with the unveiling of his statue outside 200 Clarendon, formerly known as the Hancock Tower.

Not only a prominent Boston business leader and philanthropist, Jack was a champion of Emmanuel, playing a key role in maintaining the vibrancy of the College’s Catholic educational mission. As a two-time trustee, honorary degree recipient and generous benefactor, he left a lasting impact that will be felt in the lives of Emmanuel students past, present and future.

In his speech at the College’s 2024 Commencement Exercises, he encouraged graduates to pursue a path that brings them happiness – and to be the architects of their own destiny.

Remembering an icon of Boston: Back Bay statue to honor Jack Connors - The Boston Globe A new statue of civic leader Jack Connors was unveiled in Back Bay on Tuesday.