Veteran photojournalist Matthew Healey joins OUC team
Veteran photographer Matthew Healey has joined the photography team in the Office of University Communications, assuming the role of senior photographer in January.
Healey, who had worked as a freelance photographer for Tufts, Harvard, and Northeastern universities, and Boston College and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, among other schools, had also worked as a freelance photojournalist for major media outlets ranging from the Wall Street Journal and New York Times to UPI and the European Pressphoto Agency.聽聽聽聽
Caitlin Cunningham and Matthew Healey (Ariana Cho)
He joins Director of Photography Caitlin Cunningham, who was appointed to the top position this fall. Cunningham succeeded Lee Pellegrini, who had photographed University events great and small for close to five decades before his death in August.
Healey said he was honored to join the team at Boston College given the unique opportunity it provides in working at a liberal arts, research university with Division I NCAA sports and a vibrant arts scene on what he described as one of the nation鈥檚 most beautiful college campuses.
鈥淚 draw inspiration from seeing so many people fully committed to teaching and learning in such an energetic and close-knit community,鈥� said Healey.聽 鈥淚 have really enjoyed taking in all that AV研究所 has to offer and learning things every day just by being engrossed in this environment.鈥澛�
Cunningham, whose association with AV研究所 first began in 2010 under the tutelage of Pellegrini and former Director of Photography Gary Gilbert, said that Healey had a level of talent and experience that aligned perfectly with OUC鈥檚 needs.
鈥淚 was drawn to Matt鈥檚 work because of his strength in composition and also because he shows empathy and thoughtfulness in his subject matter, whether he is filming a class, a portrait, or a football game,鈥� said Cunningham. 鈥淚 was mentored by a team that demonstrated mutual respect and kindness while producing work of the highest quality. I look forward to carrying that tradition forward with Matt.鈥�
In their respective roles, Cunningham and Healey serve all nine of AV研究所鈥檚 schools and colleges, as well as its administrative offices. Their photos populate print publications ranging from Boston College Magazine and the Boston College聽Chronicle newspaper to the viewbooks, brochures, and pamphlets used for undergraduate and graduate student recruitment. Their work is also used extensively on AV研究所鈥檚 website and social media channels and in dozens of e-newsletters created on behalf of schools, academic departments, and outward-facing administrative units.
鈥淧hotography has always been a significant strength at Boston College, and it is central to our task of storytelling,鈥� said AVP for University Communications Jack Dunn.聽
鈥淢att is a terrific addition to the Office of University Communications, and having Caitlin and Matt working together gives us a level of talent unrivaled among peer institutions. I am pleased to have them engaged in this important effort on behalf of Boston College and the University community.鈥�