Boston College announced the establishment of the Murray Center for Student Wellness, funded by a gift from Tami Murray, BC ’83, which aims to expand mental health resources for students and enhance staff training.
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Senator Discusses Potential New AI Detection Tool at UGBC Meeting
Student senator Cristina Gregory is working with Scott Cann, associate vice president for systems and services in Boston College Information Technology Services (ITS) to find a tool to detect generative AI tools like ChatGPT in assignments, she said at the UGBC Senate meeting Tuesday night.
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Free Speech Group Condemns BC’s Demonstration Policies, Calls for Reforms
In a letter to University President Rev. William P. Leahy, S.J., the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) condemned Boston College’s demonstration policies for violating First Amendment principles, urging the University to eliminate its requirement that speeches and chants be pre-approved prior to demonstrations.
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UGBC Pilots Free Laundry Supplies Program for Freshmen
Earlier this month, UGBC began providing free laundry detergent and dryer sheets for freshmen in the laundry rooms in O’Connell House on Upper Campus, Keyes Hall on Newton Campus, and Messina South on Brookline Campus.
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Office of Global Education Developing Online Module for Study Abroad Applications, UGBC Senator Shares
Alessandra Veveiros is collaborating with the Boston College Office of Global Education (OGE) to create an online module to help prospective study abroad students prepare for the application process, she shared at the UGBC Senate meeting Tuesday night.
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Esosasehia Owens Wins 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship
Owens was named the 43rd winner of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Committee’s annual scholarship in a ceremony Monday night. The scholarship is awarded to a Boston College junior who has shown academic achievement, leadership in extracurricular activities, community service, and involvement in the African American community, according to the committee’s website.
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VP of Student Affairs Cooper Whitehead Issues Statement on Emails Circulating Student Body
Vice President for Student Affairs Shawna Cooper Whitehead issued a statement on Monday evening regarding emails that were sent by a student to various campus organizations and circulated among students throughout the day and on Sunday.
Butler Era Begins, Top Story, News
The First Interview: A Q&A With Boston College’s Next President
Rev. Jack Butler, S.J., will become Boston College’s 26th president in 2026. In an exclusive interview, he shares his vision, leadership approach, and deep ties to the BC community.
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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.
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“An Exciting Next Chapter”: Faculty React to Butler’s Appointment as University President
Rev. Jack Butler, S.J., has been named Boston College’s 26th president, succeeding Rev. William P. Leahy, S.J., in 2026. Faculty highlight his deep ties to BC, leadership vision, and commitment to Jesuit values, while also noting challenges facing higher education.
