An email from Boston College’s Presidential Search Committee invited members of the BC community to share their thoughts on the future of the University and what values it should look for in the institution’s prospective leader. The Heights’ editorial board, in response to the questions posed, believes the following considerations are necessary for the presidential search committee to recognize and use during its search.
Gokarn: Leahy’s Tenure Has Left BC’s Revenue Sports Behind. Where Did Things Go Wrong?
Under University President Rev. William P. Leahy, S.J, Boston College has gone nearly 15 years without an eight-win football season or a men’s basketball NCAA Tournament appearance. Where did things go wrong?
Leahy Addresses Hamas Attacks on Israel in Email to BC Community
University President Rev. William P. Leahy, S.J., sent an email to the BC community on Friday addressing Hamas’ recent attacks on Israel.
BC Athletics Names Blake James Next Athletics Director
Following Pat Kraft’s departure, Boston College athletics named Blake James next athletics director on Wednesday.
BC Graduate Employees Union Delivers Health Care Petition to Leahy’s Office
Members of the Boston College Graduate Employees Union (BCGEU) gathered at O’Neill Plaza on Friday and marched to deliver a petition that demanded comprehensive health insurance with no out-of-pocket costs for graduate student workers to University President Rev. William P. Leahy, S.J.
BC Athletics Officially Unveils Pete Frates Center
BC Athletics officially unveiled the Pete Frates Center on Saturday, named for the former BC baseball player and ALS advocate.
University Places CJBC Under Probation Following Divestment Protest
The University placed Climate Justice at Boston College (CJBC) under probation for violating the Student Code of Conduct after students delivered cards with vulgar language to University President Rev. William P. Leahy, S.J., as part of a Valentine’s Day–inspired divestment protest.
Leahy Addresses BC Community at Annual Convocation
University President Rev. William P. Leahy, S.J. discussed the pressures that Boston College faces in the modern day, including an increasingly secular society and struggles within the Catholic Church, at BC’s 2021 University Convocation, according to University communications.
Leahy Condemns Violence at U.S. Capitol
Leahy condemned the Wednesday storming of the U.S. Capitol by a group of rioters objecting to the results of the 2020 presidential election.
BC Outlines Plans for Returning to Campus in the Fall
Boston College released a letter on Monday detailing plans for the University to return to on-campus instruction as scheduled for the Fall semester.