The Heights

Jarmond Announces Five-Year, $150 Million Capital Campaign

Andy Backstrom • September 28, 2018

The athletics campaign—designed to foster student-athlete development, strengthen competitive excellence, increase external engagement, and improve facilities around campus—is the largest of any ACC school.

Football Practice Field Dedicated in Chamberlin’s Honor

Bradley Smart • September 27, 2018

The field was dedicated in former four-year football star and successful businessman Frank Chamberlin's name, who passed away after a fight with cancer in 2013.

In Response to Union Letter to Trustees and Faculty, Quigley Letter Defends University

Jack Goldman • September 27, 2018

The letter was written in response to the union spreading what the administration believed was false information in correspondence sent to University trustees and faculty members, according to a person familiar with the letter.

Break-Ins in Brighton Causing BCPD Concern

Jack Goldman • September 24, 2018

After multiple incidents were reported in the past week related to break-ins in the Brighton neighborhood that many Boston College students living off campus call home, the Boston College Police Department is working on educating off-campus students on how to prevent break-ins.

Lawsuit Against University Reaches Pre-Trial Stage, Sides Argue Over Jury Trial

Jack Goldman • September 24, 2018

In a hearing Thursday afternoon in the $3 million lawsuit pending against Boston College in regards to the alleged mishandling of a sexual assault allegation, Judge Denise Casper indicated that her inclination is to send the case to a jury trial. Casper said she will issue an order with her decision in the near term.

Landrigan to Lead Global Public Health Initiative

Owen Fahy • September 23, 2018

Boston College hired Philip J. Landrigan as a full-time faculty member to lead the creation of the University’s Global Public Health Initiative, which will include a new major and minor and will be a cornerstone of the new Schiller Institute for Integrated Science and Society, according to a University press release.

Bike Scores 74th Minute Game-Winner to Upset No. 7 FSU

Mike Malley • September 23, 2018

Jenna Bike drew a penalty kick and then scored the game-winner, powering the Eagles to an upset victory over No. 7 Florida State to tie the program record of most consecutive victories.

No. 23 Eagles Thoroughly Outplayed in Lopsided Defeat at Purdue

Andy Backstrom • September 22, 2018

A.J. Dillon looked vulnerable for the first time as a starter, Anthony Brown threw four interceptions, and the entire BC team—both offense and defense—was given a reality check in West Lafayette, Ind.

University Pans Gonzalez Endowment Tax Plan

Colleen Martin • September 19, 2018

Jay Gonzalez, the Democratic nominee for governor of Massachusetts, has proposed levying taxes on major universities’ endowments—including that of Boston College's, according to The Boston Globe.

BC Wraps Up Two-Game Road Trip With Win at Northeastern

Charlie Sommers • September 18, 2018

In yet another nailbiter, Cassidy Atchison recorded the game-winning goal with under 10 minutes left in regulation, wrapping up the Eagles' two-game road trip with a win over Northeastern.

UPDATE: BCPD Issues Second Community Awareness Bulletin Concerning Off-Campus Break-Ins

Charlie Power • September 18, 2018

The Boston College Police Department issued a Community Awareness Bulletin Sunday night concerning an off-campus residential burglary in the early morning hours in the Lane Park neighborhood of Brighton.

From South Africa to Maloney Hall: Joy Moore is Ready

Jack Goldman • September 17, 2018

Joy Moore, BC '81, Has made the move from Cadigan to Maloney Hall, and she's not just ready to run Student Affairs—she's ready to listen.