The Heights

Group Asks Mass. Attorney General to Step In, Order BC to Divest

Victor Stefanescu • December 16, 2020

A group of Boston College alumni, local politicians, environmental advocacy groups, and scientists filed a complaint on Tuesday calling on Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey to order BC to divest from fossil fuels.

BC Rejects Vatican’s Call for Divestment

Scott Baker • June 25, 2020

BC is rejecting a recent call from the Vatican for Catholics to divest from companies and industries engaged in activities “harmful to human or social ecology” and the environment.

BC Agrees to Conversations With Climate Justice

Scott Baker • March 2, 2020

BC agreed to ongoing discussions with CJBC in response to its protest and list of demands, which called for fossil fuel divestment, among other actions.

BC Should Divest From Fossil Fuels

The Heights Editorial Board • February 24, 2020

The Heights calls on Boston College to divest from fossil fuel companies. Divestment is an opportunity for BC to be an ethical leader among Jesuit and top-40 institutions, and investing in fossil fuels...

Climate Justice Calls for Divestment at Protest

Alexandra Levine • February 21, 2020

Climate Justice Boston College participated in a protest last week calling for divestment, though the University still opposes divesting in fossil fuels.

Students Protest Koch Foundation Funding Proposal

Madeleine Romance, Owen Fahy, and Haley Hockin • November 15, 2019

Climate Justice at Boston College organized and led the protest, which featured students, faculty, and outside speakers.

Student Groups Come Together for ‘Divestment 101’

Scott Baker • April 12, 2019

The talk was presented by BC’s chapter of Young Democratic Socialists of America, Climate Justice at BC, the GLBTQ+ Leadership Council, FACES, and Students for Justice in Palestine .

Moving Straws Is Great, but What About Divestment?

Rachel Bheecham • April 11, 2019

"Climate change is real, and it is the University’s responsibility to become a leader in fighting one of the most pressing issues facing its students’ generation."

Student Assembly Passes Resolutions on University Investment, New Structure

Danny Flynn • April 7, 2019

Student Assembly passed a resolution calling upon the University to release reports listing mutual funds in the endowment. SA also passed a resolution altering the body’s size and structure.

BC Hesitant About Fossil Fuel Divestment

Abby Hunt • February 25, 2019

After a non-binding referendum on the Undergraduate of Government of Boston College elections ballot asking if BC should withhold investments from the fossil fuel industry received 2,005 “yes” votes and 374 “no’s,” University Spokesman Jack Dunn said the school’s stance on divestment has not changed.

Climate Justice BC Referendum to Appear on UGBC Ballot

Grace Christenson • February 11, 2019

This year, the question “Should Boston College withhold investments from the fossil fuel industry?” will appear on the presidential elections ballot for the Undergraduate Government of Boston College.

LTE: CJBC Responds to “With Investment Returns of 13.4 Percent, BC’s Endowment Hits $2.4 Billion”

Letters • October 11, 2017

"While we in Climate Justice at BC (CJBC) support BC’s right to increase our university’s endowment, we fervently believe that investing in fossil fuels is in direct opposition to BC’s Jesuit Catholic values."