The Heights

James Woods, Longest-Serving BC Dean, Passes at 90

Megan Kelly • December 6, 2021

The decades-long tenure of Rev. James A. Woods, S.J., namesake of the Woods College of Advancing Studies, was marked by a forceful commitment to transforming the lives of the countless students who stepped into his office.

University Heightens Penalties for Testing Noncompliance

Amy Palmer • November 30, 2021

Boston College students will now face possible sanctions and “privilege restrictions” for noncompliance with University COVID-19 surveillance testing, according to a Tuesday email from Vice President for Student Affairs Shawna Cooper-Gibson.

BC To Enforce Residence Hall Capacity Limits, Continue Surveillance Testing in the Fall

Megan Kelly and Julia Kiersznowski • July 29, 2021

Boston College will enforce a guest limit in residence halls and continue asymptomatic surveillance testing during the fall semester, according to an email sent to BC students on Thursday.

No Guests Allowed at Class of 2021 Commencement, David Brooks To Speak

Megan Kelly • April 13, 2021

Boston College will not allow guests at its in-person Commencement for the Class of 2021, University President Rev. William P. Leahy, S.J., announced on Tuesday.

Gregory Tapped as Gennaro’s Replacement for CSON Dean

Victor Stefanescu • April 12, 2021

Katherine E. Gregory currently serves as the associate chief nursing officer for women’s and newborn health, research, and innovation at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

As COVID-19 Cases Rise Across Mass., BC Maintains Relatively Low Rate

Scott Baker • October 30, 2020

Three undergraduates have tested positive for COVID-19 at Boston College since Monday out of 2,995 tests, a positivity rate of .10 percent.

Many Students Did Not Show Up for Mandatory Testing After Three-Day Weekend

Scott Baker • October 28, 2020

Despite the University’s plans to test all undergraduates in the week following the Columbus Day holiday, not all students went in for testing that week.

BC Delays Start of the Spring Semester, Cancels Spring Break

Megan Kelly • October 26, 2020

The University announced that it will delay the start of the spring semester by nine days and cancel Spring Break in an email sent to members of the Boston College community on Monday.

OIP Cancels Study Abroad for Spring Semester

Scott Baker • October 26, 2020

Boston College canceled all of its study abroad programs for the Spring 2020 semester on Monday, according to an email sent to students scheduled to study abroad next semester from Office of International Programs Director Nick Gozik.

Students to Stay In Mass. for Thanksgiving or Finish Semester Remotely

Madeleine Romance • October 19, 2020

On-campus students may leave for Thanksgiving Break and not return until next semester, or they may stay in Massachusetts for the break and finish the semester on campus.

Rougeau Discusses Need for Conversations on Race Through Racial Justice Forum

Ethan Raye • October 19, 2020

When protests for racial justice swept the nation this summer after the police killing of George Floyd, the Black Student Forum launched a petition urging the University to release a list of tangible steps that it would take to combat racism.

BC Says It Will Make a Decision on Study Abroad Soon

Brandon Kenney • October 19, 2020

Students planning on studying abroad in spring 2021 are awaiting a decision from the Office of International Programs (OIP) about whether it will hold its expected programs. Nick Gozik, the director of OIP, said that a decision is expected to be made in “mid-Fall.”