The Boston Police Department (BPD) issued a safety advisory to residents in the Allston-Brighton neighborhoods following a series of residential break-ins involving Boston College students living off-campus.
Top Story, News
Carnegie Corporation President To Deliver 2025 Commencement Address
Dame Louise Richardson, president of the Carnegie Corporation of New York, will deliver Boston College’s 2025 commencement address on May 19, the University announced.
News, On Campus, Top Story
BC Law, Lynch School, and Nursing Programs Climb in 2025 Graduate School Rankings
Boston College Law School and the Lynch School of Education and Human Development (LSEHD) each rose three spots in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 graduate school rankings, climbing to No. 25 and No. 20, respectively.
News, Top Story
BC Raises Cost of Attendance to $91,792 for 2025–26, 3.57 Percent Increase
Boston College raised its annual cost of attendance to $91,792 for 2025–26—a 3.57% increase and the third-largest hike in a decade—while boosting need-based financial aid by $13 million to help offset rising costs.
Sports, Top Story, Spring, Lacrosse
No. 1 BC Suffers First Loss of Season as No. 2 UNC Beats Eagles 12–11 in Nailbiter
No. 1 Boston College lacrosse suffered its first loss of the season on Saturday as No. 2 UNC beat the Eagles 12–11.
Sports, Baseball, Spring, Top Story
BC Suffers Doubleheader Sweep to No. 18 Louisville
Boston College baseball lost both of its Friday games to No. 18 Louisville, giving up a series sweep to the Cardinals ahead of Sunday’s game.
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BC, Former Professor Settle Sex and Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit
The Trustees of Boston College and former Professor Hristina Nikolova agreed to settle Nikolova’s lawsuit that alleged gender and pregnancy discrimination during her tenure application process.
News, Top Story
BC Barred Student Organization From Endorsing Presidential Candidate, Emails Show
The College Democrats of Boston College, a registered student organization on campus, was barred from publicly endorsing and phone banking for Kamala Harris by University administrators five days before the 2024 presidential election, according to emails obtained by The Heights.
Academics, Top Story, News
BC Admits Record-Low 12.6 Percent of Applicants to Class of 2029
Boston College admitted just 12.6% of applicants to the Class of 2029, marking its most selective admissions cycle to date.
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UGBC Discusses Ideas To Improve Communication With Student Body
In response to common concerns students raised during the UGBC election season, the UGBC Senate is exploring ways to improve transparency with the student body, according to student senator Makayla Boxell, MCAS ’28.
