This reflects a significant increase in the University’s admission selectivity from last year’s 24 percent acceptance rate.
Top Story, News
Marty Walsh Signs Petition Calling for LGBTQ Resource Center at BC
The petition has garnered high-profile support in the past, including a retweet from Sara Nelson, president of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, and an endorsement from former Democratic presidential candidate Marianne Williamson, both last March.
News, Top Story
Boston College Community Responds to Shooting in Atlanta
Boston College students, faculty, and staff voiced their support for the AAPI community on campus, and also organized opportunities for community members to express their concerns and heal in light of the event.
Sports, Top Story, Hockey, Men's Hockey
Eagles Crash Out of NCAA Tournament With Loss to St. Cloud State
A strong season for Boston College hockey came to an abrupt end Sunday with a 4-1 loss to St. Cloud State in the NCAA Tournament Regionals. The Eagles jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the first period but failed to score for the remainder of the game.
Metro, Top Story, Newton
Boston College Files Lawsuit Against Newton to Challenge Compensation Received For Webster Woods
Boston College filed a civil lawsuit against the City of Newton on March 9 in Superior Court challenging the amount of compensation it received for the eminent domain taking of Webster Woods.
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OIP Cancels All Summer 2021 Abroad Programs
The Office of International Programs (OIP) has canceled all of its Summer 2021 faculty-led and internship programs abroad, according to an email sent to students enrolled in the programs.
Metro, Top Story, Features, Boston, Coronavirus Updates
“It’s the Best it Can Be”: Boston Students Navigate College During a Pandemic
Since returning to campus in the fall, Boston College students have grown accustomed to COVID-19 testing, social distancing, and contact tracing. These new measures have created a unique BC experience, but changes to college life are all too familiar to students throughout the Boston area.
Top Story, News
GLC Calls for BC Admin. To Address Vatican Statement, Affirm LGBTQ+ Rights
The GLBTQ+ Leadership Council (GLC) released a petition on Tuesday calling for Boston College to clarify its position on LGBTQ+ rights and make a statement in support of queer students and alumni. The petition is in response to a Monday statement from the Vatican, which said that the church does not and cannot have the…
Sports, Men's Hockey, Hockey, Top Story
BC Collapse Leads To Double-OT Loss and Elimination From HEA Tournament
Boston College men’s hockey fell to UMass Lowell in the Hockey East Tournament semifinals after at one point leading 4-1 on Wednesday. UMass Lowell scored four total goals in the third period alone before the game entered overtime.
Sports, Top Story, Basketball, Men's Basketball
Grant Voices Hope for “Gritty” BC Team in Intro Press Conference
Earl Grant addressed the media on Tuesday for the first time since the announcement of his hiring as BC’s next men’s basketball coach.
