Lisa Lynch Emphasizes the Need for More Women in Academia in Boston College Talk

Emily Russo • March 29, 2026

Across the board, women have made strides in academia and labor force participation. But according to Lisa Lynch, Maurice B. Hexter professor of social and economic policy at Brandeis University, there...

BC Summit To Feature Three Faculty Speakers, Condensed Format in January Event

Geo Elasmar • December 4, 2025

The 2026 Boston College Summit—an annual event dedicated to topics of identity, action, and leadership—will host three faculty speakers, including Belle Liang, and introduce a newly condensed program this January.

“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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Joshua Holtz • February 2, 2017

Mary Troxell said that the concept of “accompaniment” is an intriguing leadership model.