Consistent with Boston College’s vision for integrated LGBTQ+ resources, incoming University president Rev. John “Jack” Butler, S.J., all but ruled out the possibility of a standalone LGBTQ+ resource center.
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The First Interview: A Q&A With Boston College’s Next President
Rev. Jack Butler, S.J., will become Boston College’s 26th president in 2026. In an exclusive interview, he shares his vision, leadership approach, and deep ties to the BC community.
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Bergamini: BC’s New President Will Reinvigorate BC Athletics
After talking with individuals around the BC community, I can confidently say that Butler, who has served the BC community for the past 22 years, is the right person to lead BC Athletics into this exhilarating—but also scary—future.
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From Manresa to Mission and Ministry: Butler’s History on the Heights
For over two decades, Butler has helped shape the spiritual and intellectual landscape at BC. Butler has worked to support the University’s Jesuit mission and promote personal and communal growth among students, faculty, and alumni. As Butler prepares to assume his next role, The Heights takes a look at his history at BC.
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“An Exciting Next Chapter”: Faculty React to Butler’s Appointment as University President
Rev. Jack Butler, S.J., has been named Boston College’s 26th president, succeeding Rev. William P. Leahy, S.J., in 2026. Faculty highlight his deep ties to BC, leadership vision, and commitment to Jesuit values, while also noting challenges facing higher education.
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“I’m Very Grateful”: Rev. Jack Butler, S.J., To Serve as Next University President
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.
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At Community Gathering, Students Question Administrators About Leahy’s Stance, Institutional Racism
Students confronted a panel of administrators and students in the wake of Michael Sorkin, CSOM ’21, defacing walls, furniture, blinds, and a mirror in Welch Hall with racist epithets on Sunday.
