Provost and Dean of Faculties David Quigley was named the inaugural Robert L. and Judith T. Winston Provost and Dean of Faculties following a major gift from Bob and Judy Winston.
News, On Campus, Academics
VandeWall Recognized as Second Ascione Faculty Formation Fellow
Holly VandeWall, professor of the practice of philosophy at Boston College, has been named the 2025 Ascione Faculty Formation Fellow in recognition of her contributions to formative and holistic education at the University.
News, On Campus
Leahy Highlights Adaptability, Tradition in Jesuit Education at C21 Panel
In an era of rapid change in higher education, University President Rev. William P. Leahy, S.J., believes Jesuit schools can evolve while staying grounded in what has worked for almost 500 years—preparing students to make a lasting, tangible impact on the world. “The genius of Ignatius was to combine study of the humanities with character...
Long-form Features, Long-term Features
“Kids Need Us Now More Than Ever”: Lynch Students Weigh In on Potential Dismantling of the Department of Education
As Lynch School of Educaition and Human Development students prepare for careers in education, they are also bracing for how Trump-era shakeups could impact their careers and the students they aim to serve.
Profiles, On-Campus Profiles, Features
Belle Liang Pioneers the Path to Purpose and Belonging at BC
“Instead of asking, ‘What do you want to do after graduation?’ we should be asking, ‘What do you hope to always be doing, no matter what your job is?’,” Liang said. “That question gets to the heart of purpose—and the human skills that are relevant across industry and appreciate over time.”
Top Story, Features, Long-term Features, Long-form Features
Tricky Bus Schedules and Tight-Knit Community: Messina Students Reflect on First Year
Despite the technical difficulties that come with beginning a new academic program and adjusting to a heavy workload, Messina College students have managed to build a community within their 100-person class.
News, On Campus
BC Receives $2.2M Grant To Promote Purpose and Engagement in K-12 Education
Boston College has received a $2.25 million, three-year grant from the Walton Family Foundation to fund an initiative aimed at increasing engagement and fulfillment for both students and educators in K-12 schools.
News, On Campus, Butler Era Begins
From Manresa to Mission and Ministry: Butler’s History on the Heights
For over two decades, Butler has helped shape the spiritual and intellectual landscape at BC. Butler has worked to support the University’s Jesuit mission and promote personal and communal growth among students, faculty, and alumni. As Butler prepares to assume his next role, The Heights takes a look at his history at BC.
Special Projects, 2025 Celebrating Black Voices
Jamaica Magis Highlights Love and Presence Through Service
When Michael Davidson, S.J., was growing up in Kingston, Jamaica, a group of Boston College students visited his school for several weeks. Davidson remembered these students for their kindness and encouragement.
News, Top Story
“It Was Kind of Apocalyptic”: BC Students Lose Homes and Communities in California Wildfires
As wildfires ravaged the Pacific Palisades, Gigi Glass, MCAS ’27, watched in disbelief from her deck as smoke billowed over her neighborhood. By the time the flames subsided, her family’s home was reduced to ashes, she said. “When they started, I was at my house,” Glass said. “We could see the smoke from our roof…
