It was a busy year at Boston College. As 2018 comes to a close, The Heights takes a look back at our top stories from the past 12 months.
Featured Story, Features
The Sabia Effect
“There’s never been a time where it’s been this easy for someone to think of something from their brain, translate it from their eyes to their hands, shoot something, make something, and express themselves.” Joe Sabia, BC ’06, said. “It’s never been easier for people to do it, but it’s also never been harder to stand out.”
News, Featured Story, Administration
Armstrong Named President of Salve Regina University
Kelli Armstrong, Boston College’s vice president for planning and assessment, has been named president of Salve Regina University, according to a University release. Armstrong, who arrived at BC in 2004, will begin her tenure at her new home this June.
On Campus, Featured Story, News
BAIC to Celebrate 40th Anniversary of Options Through Education
Come 2019, the Thea Bowman AHANA and Intercultural Center will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Options Through Education Transitional Summer Program, a six-week program that prepares first-year students for their transition to Boston College.
Featured Story, Athletics
Jarmond Believes First-Generation Student-Athletes Have Chance to Leave a Legacy
Since arriving at BC, Director of Athletics Martin Jarmond has provided a support system for first-generation student-athletes, hosting meet-and-greets and debuting an informative and inclusive panel discussion.
News, Featured Story, Administration
Moore, Osaghae Discuss Goals of Student Experience Survey
Boston College launched its first Student Experience Survey in October in response to demands made by the students who organized the Silence is Still Violence demonstrations last year.
News, On Campus, Featured Story
Osaghae Talks Student Experience Survey, Climate Change
The ALC chair discusses how the Boston College community can take steps to improve the AHANA+ student experience.
Featured Story, On Campus, News
Del Rincon-Martinez and Mejia Discuss Inclusivity and Representation On Campus
Two of OLAA’s leaders chime in on the state of the Latinx experience at Boston College.
News, On Campus, Featured Story
BC Partners With St. Joseph’s in ‘College Road’ Program
High school sophomores from St. Joseph’s Preparatory School shadowed Boston College students as part of the College Road program. College Road began because St. Joseph’s was looking for a partnership that would complement its college preparatory education.
News, On Campus, Featured Story
Ojurongbe Discusses University’s Role in Improving Black Student Experience
Omolayo Ojurongbe, Black Student Forum president and MCAS ’19, delves into the nuances of her experiences at BC and her expectations of administrators going forward.
