Title IX Archives — The Heights

Susannah Anderson Sees Title IX in Action 50 Years After it Became Law

BC softball’s Susannah Anderson credits the impact of Title IX for the opportunities she’s afforded as an athlete today.

Title IX, Women's Hockey, Hockey, Winter, Sports

Katie Crowley, A Lifelong Winner, Honors Title IX, But Still Sees Room For Improvement

BC women’s hockey head coach Katie Crowley has seen Title IX evolve throughout her playing and coaching careers. While she honors Title IX, she still sees room for improvement.

Lacrosse, Title IX, Column, Spring, Sports

BC Lacrosse’s Consistent Success Pushes Women’s Sports in the Right Direction

Largely due to the contributions of Charlotte North and Acacia Walker-Weinstein, BC lacrosse has helped increase the visibility of women’s sports as a whole.

News, On Campus

Mia Hamm Talks Title IX and Women’s Sports

Two-time Olympic gold medalist and two-time FIFA Women’s World Cup winner Mia Hamm left an audience of Boston College students and faculty with a lasting message of empowerment, encouraging attendees to celebrate themselves.

Editorials, Opinions

Editorial: Boston College Must Reevaluate Outdated, Stigmatizing Rules on Sex

Boston College must reexamine the campus culture surrounding sex that is perpetuated by outdated rules and a lack of transparency in order to destigmatize the experiences of victims of sexual assault. The University should also provide more direct support for victims. This reexamination should be inspired by an executive order, signed on March 8 by…

News

Massachusetts Law Addresses Universities’ Sexual Violence Protocols

On Jan. 12, Governor Charlie Baker signed Bill S.764 into law, actualizing years of work, research, and debate in Massachusetts relevant to issues of sexual violence on higher education campuses. The new law, which builds on federal Title IX mandates, implements new policies and regulations for all public and independent colleges and universities in the Commonwealth.