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.
News, On Campus
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.
News, On Campus
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.
News, Top Story
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.
News, Top Story, Butler Era Begins
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.
On Campus, News, Butler Era Begins
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.
News, Top Story
BC Enforced Speech Restrictions and Thorough Approval Process for Pro-Palestinian Demonstration, Emails Show
Boston College administrators required organizers of a Feb. 13 pro-Palestinian demonstration to revise and remove portions of their speeches, disclose speakers’ identities, and refrain from using amplified sound and “public facing” advertising before granting approval to demonstrate on campus, according to email exchanges obtained by The Heights.
On Campus, News
UGBC Responds to Federal Policy Changes, Reaffirms Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Despite recent changes in federal policy, UGBC is still committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity, said Katie Garrigan, UGBC vice president and MCAS ’25.
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“I’m Very Grateful”: Rev. Jack Butler, S.J., To Serve as Next University President
Rev. John “Jack” Butler, S.J., Haub vice president for University Mission and Ministry, will serve as the 26th president of Boston College, Board of Trustees Chair John Fish announced in an email to the BC community Tuesday afternoon.
