Boston College dropped three spots to No. 39 in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 rankings of the best national universities. Prior to this year’s rankings, BC had held steady at No. 36 for two years.
News, Top Story, Administration
BC High Renames McElroy Building Citing Founder’s Slavery Ties, BC Not to Follow
Boston College High School is renaming McElroy Hall, the school’s first building, citing Rev. John McElroy’s, S.J., historical ties to slavery. Boston College has no plans to rename McElroy Commons—also dedicated to John McElroy—in light of BC High’s decision.
Football, Sports, Top Story, Fall
BC Can’t Overcome Penalties, Fails to Complete Comeback Against No. 3 Seminoles
Boston College football set a program record with 18 total penalties for 131 lost yards on Saturday in its 31–29 loss to No. 3 Florida State.
News, On Campus, Top Story
Email, Instagram Account Announce Plans to Form ResLife Student Workers Union
Boston College Residential Life Workers called for the establishment of a ResLife student workers’ union in an email sent to resident assistants (RAs) and graduate assistants on Sunday night.
Sports, Football, Top Story, Fall
BC’s Late Fumble Recovery Secures Three-Point Victory Over Holy Cross
Boston College football defeated Holy Cross 31–28 on Saturday, securing the win with a late fumble recovery by Vinny DePalma.
News, On Campus, Top Story
Convocation Keynote Speaker Highlights Jim O’Connell’s Life and Impact
In the minutes leading up to 6 p.m. on Thursday night, thousands of freshmen gathered on Linden Lane, readying to march down the street and head to Conte Forum for the 2023 Freshman Convocation.
News, Top Story, Administration
Hafley and Grant Were BC’s Highest-Paid Employees in FY22
Football head coach Jeff Hafley and men’s basketball head coach Earl Grant were the highest-paid employees at Boston College during the 2022 fiscal year (FY22), according to the University’s 990 tax filings.
News, Top Story
A Newton Campus Campaign: BC Law Student Running for Mayor of Marlborough
Samantha Perlman—a third-year student at BC Law pursuing a dual degree in urban and environmental policy and planning from Tufts University—is running for mayor of Marlborough, Mass.
Sports, Football, Top Story, Fall
Quarterback Replacement Not Enough as Eagles Crumble to Northern Illinois
Boston College football dropped its season opener for a second year in a row. Amid quarterback uncertainty, the Eagles lost 27–24 to the visitors, Northern Illinois.
On Campus, Arts, Top Story
Little Big Town Set to Perform at 31st Annual Pops on the Heights
Grammy-winning country music group Little Big Town will be the featured artist at the 31st Annual Pops on the Heights gala on Sept. 29.
