Suffolk alum discusses turning grief into literature to communications students
October 2, 2019
When Richard Ballo’s wife lost her battle to cancer in 1993, the heartbroken widower was unsure how to handle the devastating loss, until he reached for a notebook and began jotting his grief down on paper. The author and Suffolk alum came to the university on Thursday afternoon to speak to students...
Suffolk alums in band Jack Romanov dedicate performances to ACLU
December 7, 2016
Four men stood on the small stage at O’Brien’s Pub in Allston, MA. Only three of them were wearing shoes. That’s because Michael Mirabella of Jack Romanov preferred to never wear shoes during a performance. The Boston-based band has been working together for the last two years after Mirabella ...
Get to know Jack Romanov and its Suffolk alum
December 7, 2016
From rehearsing inside Suffolk University’s 150 Tremont residence hall’s basement to now rehearsing and recording in a funeral home parlor, the band Jack Romanov has dedicated the last few years to music. Three of the boys met at Suffolk during their freshman year and maintained the same energ...
Suffolk Alumnus Michael Barra sets bar for theatre productions to come with Gotham Stage Company
David Frederick
October 30, 2013
Media executive Michael Barra is a former Suffolk University finance major who has come far in the theatre world. From working with independent troupes like the Gotham Stage Company to conglomerates like Disney, he truly has seen and worked in every single aspect of the business. Barra has now branched...
Learning inside and outside the classroom at Suffolk, an Alum’s story
Ally Thibault
October 9, 2013
“You have to be passionate about this place so you can share it with others,” Rebecca Bishop, a digital producer for Suffolk University’s marketing and communication office, said of her job. A Suffolk grad herself, Bishop knows the school well and has watched it change rapidly over the last few...
Suffolk education helps Alum achieve dream job
Dan Olson
September 27, 2013
A bachelor’s degree from Suffolk University is the goal of more than 5,000 students. Landing a position in one’s chosen field is an obstacle facing students many today. For Suffolk University Alumnus Ana Nichols, this is finally becoming a reality. A member of the Class of 2010, Nichols graduated...
