Political Figures

From the college’s early years, BHCC has hosted numerous Massachusetts and federal political figures throughout its history. Notable politicians who have visited include Massachusetts senators John Kerry, Ted Kennedy; governors Michael Dukakis, Edward King, and Bill Weld; former First Lady and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton; and former President of Ireland, Mary Robinson. Below you will find photos, event flyers, and other resources that show their time at BHCC.

Political Figures Links

For more information regarding visitors mentioned, and for other visitors not mentioned, the links below provide highlights of their visit.

https://www.bhcc.edu/news/2015/june/elizabeth-warren-addresses-bunker-hill-community-college-commencement-exercises.html - Elizabeth Warren at Commencement

https://www.bhcc.edu/news/2019/october/former-epa-administrator-gina-mccarthy-on-climate-change-1.html - Gina McCarthy Compelling Conversations recap

https://www.bhcc.edu/news/2023/march/governor-healey-announces-massreconnect-program-at-bunker-hill-community-college-.html - Governor Maura Healey announcing MassReconnect

Black and White Photo Showing Tipper Gore, Hillary Clinton and Ted Kennedy at BHCC (Names listed Left to Right)

Former Boston Mayor Flynn speaking at Bunker Hill

Former EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy October 22, 2019 Compelling Conversations event flyer

Massachusetts Governor Edward king with BHCC President Shively

Massachusetts Governor Weld speaking to a BHCC classroom

Lieutenant governor Jane Swift with Anne Hyde and President Mary Fifield

Representative Joseph Kennedy II speaking at BHCC 1992 Commencement

President Shively talking with Representative Joseph Kennedy II

Representative Joseph Kennedy II shaking hands with BHCC students

Senator John Kerry with BHCC faculty

Senator John Kerry in BHCC graduation regalia next to faculty member

Senator John Kerry speaking at BHCC's 1997 Commencement

Senator Kerry speaking in front of Professor John Meagher's class

Black and white photograph of Senator Kerry with Anne Hyde, President O'Shea, and other BHCC staff

Senator Kerry giving a campaign speech at BHCC

Photo of Lieutenant Governor Jane Swift speaking at commencement

Former President of Ireland Mary Robinson's Compelling Conversations event flyer

Mary_RobinsonNewspaper05.jpg - Newspaper article announcing Mary Robinson's visit to BHCC that discusses her work in the UN and accomplishments as president T

Newspaper article announcing Mary Robinson's visit to BHCC that discusses her work in the UN and accomplishments as president

Black and white photo of Senator Ted Kennedy and his wife Vicki posing with a student