University President Rev. William P. Leahy Archives

Leahy Highlights Adaptability, Tradition in Jesuit Education at C21 Panel

Mei Dasgupta • April 11, 2025

Stefanoudakis: “The Pressure’s On, Butler.”

Maria Stefanoudakis • February 24, 2025

Eight hours after BC announced the hiring of Rev. Jack Butler, S.J., BC men’s basketball held Virginia Tech to 11 points in an entire half of basketball. It might be a bit early to say a curse has been lifted off BC’s athletic program considering Butler hasn’t even taken office yet. But for many BC Athletics fans, just saying goodbye to University President Rev. William P. Leahy, S.J., is a sign of hope in itself.

The Heights’ Recommendations for BC’s Next University President

The Heights Editorial Board • November 3, 2024

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?

Sourabh Gokarn • June 10, 2024

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

Lucy Freeman • October 13, 2023

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

Megan Gentile • June 2, 2022

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

Aidan Franklin • April 11, 2022

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

Ethan Ott • March 27, 2022

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

Amy Palmer • March 23, 2022

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

Julia Kiersznowski • September 2, 2021

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.