“I’m Very Grateful”: Rev. Jack Butler, S.J., To Serve as Next University President

Nikita Osadchiy and Will Martino • February 18, 2025

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.

Kotzen, Heckelman Win UGBC Pres., VP Election

Natalie Arndt, Olivia Joung, Lucy Freeman, and Will Martino • April 4, 2023

Jonah Kotzen and Meghan Heckelman will be UGBC’s next president and vice president, respectively.

Voter Turnout Rises in UGBC Pres., VP Election

Scott Baker • February 18, 2020

Voter turnout in the election for the 2020-2021 Undergraduate Government of Boston College presidential election was higher than it’s been in years, at 32 percent.

Guma and Atinizian Win UGBC Pres., VP Election by 18 Votes

Scott Baker • February 11, 2020

Christian Guma and Kevork Atinizian UGBC president and vice president, winning 28 percent of the vote in Tuesday’s election. The team won by 18 votes.

UGBC Holds Final Presidential Debate

Megan Kelly • February 10, 2020

The four presidential teams met for the final debate on Sunday. Unlike the last debate, it featured direct criticism of both other platforms and opponents.

Four Teams Announce Candidacy for UGBC Presidency, VP

Scott Baker • January 24, 2020

The race for president and executive vice president of UGBC kicked off Thursday night, with four teams announcing their candidacy

Graduate Union Interrupts Parents’ Weekend Event, Pickets Pops on the Heights

Jack Miller • September 29, 2018

About 30 members of the Boston College Graduate Employees Union (BCGEU-UAW) first walked out of the annual President’s Address in Robsham Theater before carrying out a planned picket outside Pops on the Heights Friday night.

Cardinal O’Malley a Part of U.S. Delegation Meeting with Pope Francis

Jack Goldman • September 12, 2018

Pope Francis has summoned Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, Archbishop José Gomez, Cardinal Seán O’Malley, and Monsignor Brian Bransfield to the Vatican for a meeting concerning the recent grand jury report detailing sexual abuse allegations against former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, according to America magazine, a Jesuit publication. O’Malley’s inclusion is notable—he leads the Vatican’s commission for the protection of young people, is the archbishop of Boston, and often attends Boston College’s commencement exercises.

With Release of New Handbook, UGBC Places Emphasis on Resolution Implementation

Samantha Karl • September 4, 2018

The Undergraduate Government of Boston College has approved a revised version of its Senator Handbook for the 2018-2019 year. The handbook is a detailed guide that breaks down rules and regulations senators...

At University Convocation, Leahy Commits to “Similar Response” to Renewed Abuse Allegations in the Church

Jack Miller • August 31, 2018

University President Rev. William P. Leahy, S.J. spoke to Boston College’s faculty and staff Wednesday as part of University Convocation. In his speech, Leahy shared his thoughts on the University's...

VPSA Barb Jones to Retire in August

Jack Goldman • July 2, 2018

Vice President for Student Affairs Barb Jones is set to retire this summer, the University announced. She’ll be replaced in the interim by current Associate Vice President of Alumni Relations Joy Haywood...

Frontis and Sheikh For UGBC President, EVP

The Heights Editorial Board • February 12, 2018

"Considering the actions that BC needs for the coming year, Frontis and Sheikh have proven themselves to be qualified advocates for all students."