Dunwei Wang Named Interim Director of the Schiller Institute

Mahika Dang • January 29, 2026

Dunwei Wang has been named the interim Seidner Family Executive Director of the Schiller Institute for Integrated Science and Society.

UGBC Addresses Agora Portal Issues, Blocked From UHS Online Booking Initiative

Danica Bergen • January 28, 2026

The UGBC Senate voiced optimism Tuesday night about a plan to reorganize Boston College’s Agora Portal to address existing issues and make the platform more accessible for students.

BC Closes and Cancels Classes Due to Winter Storm

Annika Engelbrecht • January 25, 2026

Boston College will close Monday due to the snowstorm that has brought over a foot of snow to campus, the University announced this evening. 

Vote’s Hat Trick Powers Eagles to 3–0 Victory Over New Hampshire

Laney Halsey • January 25, 2026

No. 15 Boston College men's hockey completed its weekend sweep of New Hampshire with a 3–0 victory on Saturday night. The Eagles were led by Will Vote's first career hat trick.

Letourneau and Front Line Spearhead 5–2 Victory for No. 15 BC

Mac Cobb • January 24, 2026

BC men's hockey beat New Hampshire 5–2 last night as Dean Letourneau put up two goals and an assist in the Eagles' first Hockey East win since Dec. 6.

New Accelerated Master of Healthcare Administration Pathway Announced for Boston College Undergraduates

Willy Connors • January 23, 2026

Boston College’s Woods College of Advancing Studies and the department for global public health and the common good have announced an accelerated master of healthcare administration pathway for current undergraduates.

Amid Birth Rate Slump, Newton Public Schools See Decade-Low Enrollment

Riley Del Sesto • January 23, 2026

Enrollment at Newton Public Schools (NPS) fell to a new decade low for the 2025–26 school year with 11,462 total enrolled students, losing 170 enrolled students from the previous year. 

A Year Under Pressure

Nikita Osadchiy • January 21, 2026

The first year of President Donald Trump’s second term brought sweeping changes to higher education, The Heights compiled a timeline tracing the administration’s most consequential actions—and how they rippled through the BC community over the past year.

Grace Campbell’s 54 Saves Not Enough in 3–2 Loss to Northeastern

Laney Halsey • January 20, 2026

Grace Campbell’s 54 Saves weren't enough against Northeastern in the Beanpot's third-place game, as Boston College women's hockey fell 3–2 on Tuesday evening versus the Huskies.

Jeff Hafley Named Next Coach of Miami Dolphins

Maria Stefanoudakis • January 19, 2026

Former Boston College football head coach Jeff Hafley was hired as the next coach of the Miami Dolphins on Monday. Hafley was 22–26 in four seasons on the Heights.

BC Upsets Syracuse 81–73 for First ACC Win

Maria Stefanoudakis, Sports Editor • January 17, 2026

Boston College broke its season-long pattern of late collapses on Saturday afternoon in a packed Conte Forum, dominating the extra period on the way to a 81–73 upset win over Syracuse.

Turnovers Plague No. 12 BC’s Offense in 4–3 OT Loss to No. 14 Providence

Sebby FitzGerald, Assoc. Sports Editor • January 17, 2026

BC men's hockey dropped its game to Providence on Friday night, losing 4–3 in overtime. With the win, the Friars tied BC for second in the Hockey East standings.