When Boston College first opened its doors on Sept. 5, 1864 to its initial three professors and 22 male students, the Jesuit campus was comprised of only two buildings and 115,000 square feet—essentially one city block on the South End’s Harrison Ave. Since its 19th-century inauguration, BC has accrued 147 buildings within 362 acres and…
Student Activists, Faculty Pave The Pathway To A More Accessible BC Campus
Students and faculty continue efforts to increase accessibility on BC’s campus.
Light The World Campaign Closes In On $1.5 Billion Goal
The largest fundraising campaign in University history has nearly reached its goal.
BC To Address Pope’s Encyclical On Climate Change
Boston College is hosting a four-day conference to examine different parts of Pope Francis’ encyclical addressing climate change and environmental sustainability.
In Recognition Of Simboli Family, A New Name On Brighton Campus
The building that houses the School of Theology and Ministry (STM) and the Institute for Advanced Jesuit Studies has been renamed Simboli Hall, in honor of University donors, Anthony and Gloria Simboli.
Julia Gillard, Former Australian Prime Minister, On Leadership
Former prime minister of Australia, Julia Gillard, spoke to BC students in Robsham Theater about leadership.
Brooks Tells Students To Find Joy In The Present At Convocation
David Brooks speaks to incoming freshman at the First Year Academic Convocation.
BC Professor Co-Authors Shakespeare Mixology Book
Caroline Bicks, associate professor of English at Boston College, co-authored a Shakespeare-themed cocktail recipe book.
WeatherSTEM Tracks Live Weather On Campus
WeatherSTEM will provide students with live, BC campus-specific weather updates.
Student Business Consortium To Promote ‘Learn By Doing’ Philosophy At BC
A new student organization called the Student Business Consortium seeks to train students of all educational backgrounds and professional interests with real world cases from companies in Boston.