The Heights

This Year’s Convocation Speaker is a BC Alum and VP of Walgreens

Sophie Reardon • June 6, 2016

Author of 'A Chance in the World' and Vice President of Walgreens Steve Pemberton, BC '89, will address the incoming freshman class at the 2016 Convocation ceremony.

At Commencement 2016, a Look Forward With the U.S. Secretary of Energy

Chris Russo • May 23, 2016

The remarks from U.S. Secretary of Energy Ernest J. Moniz, BC ’66, focused on embracing change in a world that has shifted in many key ways, as shown by massive environmental change, like increased snowfall, and social tragedies, like the Boston Marathon bombings.

BC Student Has Been Found After Missing Commencement

Sophie Reardon • May 23, 2016

BC student Dana Morrissey, MCAS '16, reported missing Monday afternoon after not being at the commencement ceremony Monday morning, was found by Newton Police several hours later.

Police Release Suspect Detained by Students, Cite Lack of Probable Cause

Taylor St. Germain • May 9, 2016

The man, who was detained by several BC students, was thought to be a suspect in recent off-campus burglaries.

History Professor to Appear on C-SPAN

Taylor St. Germain • May 5, 2016

The BC history class Race, Riots, and Rodeos: America from the End of the Civil War to 1900, was filmed on April 12 and is set to appear on C-SPAN at the start of July.

BC Cited By State Agency for Disability Discrimination

Advanced Journalism • May 5, 2016

Two years after state and federal agencies opened investigations into disability discrimination on campus, Boston College has been cited in one case, and two new complaints have been filed, according to a state official.

The State of Race: UGBC, Admin Prioritized Dialogue, Culture Shift Over Policy Change

Sophie Reardon • May 5, 2016

Throughout the course of the year, discontent on campus with regards to race led UGBC and the administration to open up dialogue on these issues but they were unable to change much of the University's policies.

Grad Students Honored at Center for Teaching Excellence Award Event

Chris Russo • May 4, 2016

On Wednesday evening, graduate students at Boston College received awards for their work as teaching assistants.

$25 Million McMullen Museum to Open This Fall

Chris Russo • May 4, 2016

The new McMullen Museum, funded in part by the Light the World campaign, will open on Brighton Campus in September. The first exhibit will feature pieces from Harvard University's Houghton Library and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.

‘The Reality is Always Better Than the Brochure:’ Graduates at Agape

Nicholas DeMott • May 4, 2016

"Agape Latte Extra: Senior Night" featured graduates from the Class of 2015 who shared their experiences in the last year since graduation.

Tom Coburn Semifinalist for Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award

Sophie Reardon • May 4, 2016

Tom Coburn, CEO of Jebbit, is the semifinalist for the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2016 Award. The winner will be announced on June 23 at a gala event at the Boston Marriott Copley Place.

Down 2 Percent From Last Year, Admissions Received 29,000 Applications

Taylor St. Germain • May 3, 2016

Down two percent from last year, the Office of Admissions received 29,000 total applications for the class of 2020. Last year, BC received 29,486.