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

Ten years ago, Dr. David Bushman was inaugurated as President of Bridgewater College, taking the reins of a storied institution…

Eagle Fund Bridges the Gap for BC Students

One hundred percent of this year’s incoming class is receiving some form of scholarship aid from Bridgewater College, according to…

BC Offers Transformational Experiences

[Story originally published in Bridgewater magazine (spring/summer 2024) as: Transformational Experiences: Making the Foundational Connections in Teaching and Learning.] What makes the Bridgewater…

Place Matters: Transforming Space Facilitates Connections

The first time Rachel Cubbage ’23 toured campus in the spring of her senior year of high school she decided…

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

Dr. Stuart Suter ’63 originally thought he would be a research chemist. After graduating from Bridgewater College in 1963, he…

From BC to Law School: Katelin Carter ’24

Katelin Carter ’24 always knew she wanted to go to law school, so she didn’t want to take on lots…

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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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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