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“Leadership Is Everyone’s Business”: Cabral Emphasizes Leading With Purpose

Danica Bergen and Leon Gopaul October 21, 2025
Effective leadership requires compassion and care for other people, not just management skills, according to Sarah Cabral, a professor at Santa Clara University.
(Jashodhara Jindal / Heights Editor)

What Makes a Leader?

Lucia Hernandez October 19, 2025
The world’s most trusted metal is shining again. Wall Street is witnessing what feels like a sequel to the California Gold Rush. Gold now trades at more than $4,000 an ounce, an all time-high and nearly double its value a year ago. But rising gold prices are more than a market story—they are a quantitative measure of an uncertain society.
(Parker Leaf / Heights Senior Staff)

Advice for Boston College’s Next President: Keep Up the Conversations

The Heights Editorial Board February 23, 2025
The appointment of Rev. Jack Butler, S.J., as Boston College’s next president marks a critical turning point for the University. With only two presidents in the past 52 years, this transition offers a rare opportunity for BC to embrace change and growth. The Heights believes that Butler is well-positioned to be an effective University president and usher in a new era for BC.
(Trishna Condoor / Heights Staff)

Jefferson-Jenkins Talks Progress, Equity, and Advocacy at Women in Leadership Forum

Ashna Potluri March 23, 2024
Everyone has the ability to make a difference in the world, according to former President of the League of Women Voters Carolyn Jefferson-Jenkins.
BC Should Commit to a New Financial Aid Transparency Initiative

BC Should Commit to a New Financial Aid Transparency Initiative

The Heights Editorial Board October 29, 2023
Boston College prides itself on addressing the full financial need of its students. It has an opportunity to further its commitment to supporting low-income families by joining the College Cost Transparency Initiative.
Panelists Talk Catholic Leadership During COVID-19

Panelists Talk Catholic Leadership During COVID-19

Scottie Crockett March 14, 2021
Boston College’s Church in the 21st Century Center hosted “Leading During COVID: Lessons Learned and the Path Ahead” on Feb. 25, a Zoom panel about the effects of COVID-19 on Catholic leadership.
CSOM HP Officers to Helm Fulton Leadership Society for CSOM Freshmen

CSOM HP Officers to Helm Fulton Leadership Society for CSOM Freshmen

Heidi Dong September 3, 2018

Since the announcement that the CSOM Honors Program (HP) would stop accepting students admitted after the Class of 2021, a group of CSOM HP members has been working to create a new program for the incoming...

Tom Brady and the Persian King

Tom Brady and the Persian King

Jack Nelson February 4, 2018
"It doesn’t matter what you did last year, last week, or last game, if you do not prepare for the next challenge, you are in trouble because someone else probably is."
Stephanie Kaplan Lewis Discusses 'Her Campus,' How to Start Business

Stephanie Kaplan Lewis Discusses ‘Her Campus,’ How to Start Business

Abby Hunt December 3, 2017
Stephanie Kaplan Lewis, co-founder, CEO, and editor-in-chief of Her Campus, discusses the story of her company’s founding and gave BC students advice about how to start their own businesses.
Popular Faculty Offer Advice on Forming Conscience

Popular Faculty Offer Advice on Forming Conscience

Joshua Holtz February 2, 2017
Mary Troxell said that the concept of “accompaniment” is an intriguing leadership model.
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Becoming Myself During the Ups and Downs of Junior Year

Kayla Fernando September 26, 2016
As she begins her junior year, Assistant Features Editor Kayla Fernando reflects on her former roommate's cryptic parting words.

Julia Gillard, Former Australian Prime Minister, On Leadership

Kalie Daniels September 16, 2015
Former prime minister of Australia, Julia Gillard, spoke to BC students in Robsham Theater about leadership.
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