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.
News, Top Story
BC Researchers Voice Concerns Over NSF Funding Freeze
Boston College researchers express concern over the NSF’s temporary grant freeze and new funding restrictions under Trump’s executive order. While funding has resumed, uncertainty over DEI guidelines and potential NIH cuts raises fears about the future of research support.
Sports, Top Story, Hockey, Men's Hockey
No. 16 UMass Hits Buzzer-Beater Goal in Second Period, Grabs 3–2 Win Over No. 1 BC
No. 1 Boston College men’s hockey suffered back-to-back losses for the first time this season as the Eagles fell 3–2 to No. 16 UMass on Friday night at home.
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Students and Faculty Protest on O’Neill Plaza, Call for Divestment, Action on Gaza
Boston College students and faculty protested Thursday, condemning activism suppression, demanding investment transparency, and criticizing BC’s silence on Gaza. Speakers called for divestment and accused the administration of stifling student rights.
Top Story, Features, Long-term Features, Long-form Features
“What Are We?”: Examining “Situationships” and Hookup Culture at BC
“If you’re going to be in a relationship, grow up and be a part of the relationship,” Bracher said. “Have an adult relationship, and if you want to get out of the hurt feelings and the BC lookaways, you’ve got to be able to talk about your feelings.”
Sports, Top Story, Hockey, Men's Hockey
No. 1 BC Drops 298th Battle of Comm. Ave, Loses 4–1 in Beanpot Final to No. 9 BU
No. 1 Boston College men’s hockey fell to rival No. 9 Boston University in the 2025 men’s Beanpot final on Monday night. The Eagles have not won the tournament since 2016.
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BC Makes Revisions and Redactions to Office of Institutional Diversity Website
Boston College updated the Office of Institutional Diversity website, temporarily removing its diversity statement, newsletter, and revising initiatives. These actions come as President Donald Trump has signed an executive order dismantling federal diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.
Sports, Top Story, Spring, Lacrosse
No. 1 BC Coasts Past No. 8 Loyola Maryland, Defeats Greyhounds 21–7 in First Game
No. 1 BC women’s lacrosse beat No. 8 Loyola Maryland 21–7 in its first game of the season. Rachel Clark led the Eagles with seven goals.
Sports, Top Story, Spring, Lacrosse
“Let’s Do Something That Has Never Been Done Before and Make History”: Previewing the 2025 BC Lacrosse Season
Following BC’s 2024 national championship win against Northwestern, the expectation is to win back-to-back. Read the 2025 lacrosse preview.
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BC History Professor Denounces Musk’s Actions as “a Coup” to Millions of Social Media Followers
BC historian Heather Cox Richardson called Elon Musk’s alleged access to federal data a “coup,” and “the largest data breach in human history,” warning of a constitutional crisis. In a livestream to 2.5 million followers, she criticized Musk’s influence over government operations and urged swift action to protect democracy.
