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Pops on the Heights: The Barbara and Jim Cleary Scholarship Gala raises $12.3 million for student scholarships. Thank you for your support!

The Cleary Legacy

Deeply passionate about philanthropy, higher education, and the arts, the late Barbara and James F. Cleary ’50, H’93, founded BC’s annual Pops on the Heights scholarship gala in 1993. Jim—a Boston College Trustee and founder of the Fides and President’s Circle annual giving societies—and Barbara worked tirelessly to help grow the event to become the University’s largest annual fundraiser, which has raised nearly $160 million. Today, Jim and Barbara’s children—Kara-Lyn ’84, MA’91; Kristin ’89, JD’93; and James Jr., P’18—continue their parents’ legacy as Pops benefactors.

Media: Boston College Pops on the Heights

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Through Our Lens: Pops on The Heights

A sold-out Conte Forum was energized for the 33rd annual Pops on the Heights gala.

Dan + Shay Puts Audience on Its Feet

This year’s Pops on the Heights raised $12.3 million.

Meet Sofia Burke ’25

This year’s Pops on the Heights soloist has a passion for performing arts, human rights, service

Pops on the Heights 2022: Behind the Scenes

How does Boston College prep for its annual fundraising spectacular? Take a peek behind the curtain.

Celebrating Pops on the Heights

30 Years of Scholarship, Generosity, and Enduring Eagle Spirit

Pops on the Heights marks milestone, sets new record

This year's fundraiser, featuring multi-award-winning artist Jon Batiste, tops $14.5 million for student scholarships

30th Annual Pops on the Heights Raises Record-Breaking Funds

Jon Batiste performed along with the Boston Pops Orchestra at the record-breaking 30th Annual Pops on the Heights fundraising gala.

Pops On The Heights Soloist Max Korman Pushes The Limits

For Pops on the Height, Korman will perform “Corner of the Sky” from the 1972 musical Pippin.

BC’s Grace Collins ’22 sings Garland

Wearing ruby red shoes, Grace Collins ’22 channeled Judy Garland when she sang “The Man That Got Away” at the 29th annual Pops on the Heights scholarship gala in 2021.

Hitting a High Note

At the 29th annual gala, Pops on the Heights raises a record $14.5 million for student support.

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