The Heights’ Recommendations for BC’s Next University President

The Heights Editorial Board • November 3, 2024

An email from Boston College’s Presidential Search Committee invited members of the BC community to share their thoughts on the future of the University and what values it should look for in the institution's prospective leader. The Heights’ editorial board, in response to the questions posed, believes the following considerations are necessary for the presidential search committee to recognize and use during its search.

Christenson: Boston College Is Not a Good School—But It Can Be

Grace Christenson • September 29, 2020

Columnist Grace Christenson asks a question that high school seniors across the country are asking themselves right now: Is Boston College a good school? Well, that depends on what you mean by good. But if we’re using the University’s coronavirus response as a measuring stick, the answer is no.

University Briefs New Employees​ on Capital Construction

Julia Remick • October 14, 2019

The information session was the second of this year’s “BC 101” meetings, which are designed to get new employees up to speed on campus developments.

First, Be a Man or Woman for Yourself

Bianca Tjoeng • September 30, 2019

What does it mean to be a Boston College student? This was the question that instructors posed to me my first week here at BC. This is the question that all new freshmen are asked when they come and...

Student Center Still in the Works, Despite Absence From Strategic Plan

Heidi Dong • September 21, 2017

BC's strategic plans don't typically include specific building plans, and the University still intends to build a student center.

Students Honored With Ever to Excel Awards for Volunteer Efforts

Heidi Dong and Chris Russo • April 27, 2017

Joseph Nano, MCAS ’20, Sean O’Rourke, MCAS ’17, and Stephanie Madzey, MCAS ’19, were among the winners.

GLC Ever to Excel Award Should Lead to Tangible Change

The Heights Editorial Board • May 1, 2016

"The official recognition that this award brings is important, but what really matters is accomplishing future goals, such as expanding the non-discrimination clause."