Judge Denise Casper has ordered the breach of contract lawsuit pending against Boston College to a jury trial, according to an electronic court order sent to the two sides in the lawsuit Friday afternoon.
Sports, Top Story, Athletics
Jarmond Announces Five-Year, $150 Million Capital Campaign
The athletics campaign—designed to foster student-athlete development, strengthen competitive excellence, increase external engagement, and improve facilities around campus—is the largest of any ACC school.
Top Story, Football
Football Practice Field Dedicated in Chamberlin’s Honor
The field was dedicated in former four-year football star and successful businessman Frank Chamberlin’s name, who passed away after a fight with cancer in 2013.
On Campus, News, Top Story, Administration
In Response to Union Letter to Trustees and Faculty, Quigley Letter Defends University
The letter was written in response to the union spreading what the administration believed was false information in correspondence sent to University trustees and faculty members, according to a person familiar with the letter.
Off Campus, Top Story, News
Break-Ins in Brighton Causing BCPD Concern
After multiple incidents were reported in the past week related to break-ins in the Brighton neighborhood that many Boston College students living off campus call home, the Boston College Police Department is working on educating off-campus students on how to prevent break-ins.
News, Administration, Top Story, Off Campus
Lawsuit Against University Reaches Pre-Trial Stage, Sides Argue Over Jury Trial
In a hearing Thursday afternoon in the $3 million lawsuit pending against Boston College in regards to the alleged mishandling of a sexual assault allegation, Judge Denise Casper indicated that her inclination is to send the case to a jury trial. Casper said she will issue an order with her decision in the near term.
News, On Campus, Top Story, Administration
Landrigan to Lead Global Public Health Initiative
Boston College hired Philip J. Landrigan as a full-time faculty member to lead the creation of the University’s Global Public Health Initiative, which will include a new major and minor and will be a cornerstone of the new Schiller Institute for Integrated Science and Society, according to a University press release.
Top Story, Women's Soccer, Fall
Bike Scores 74th Minute Game-Winner to Upset No. 7 FSU
Jenna Bike drew a penalty kick and then scored the game-winner, powering the Eagles to an upset victory over No. 7 Florida State to tie the program record of most consecutive victories.
Football, Top Story
No. 23 Eagles Thoroughly Outplayed in Lopsided Defeat at Purdue
A.J. Dillon looked vulnerable for the first time as a starter, Anthony Brown threw four interceptions, and the entire BC team—both offense and defense—was given a reality check in West Lafayette, Ind.
News, Top Story, Administration
University Pans Gonzalez Endowment Tax Plan
Jay Gonzalez, the Democratic nominee for governor of Massachusetts, has proposed levying taxes on major universities’ endowments—including that of Boston College’s, according to The Boston Globe.
