USC Archives — The Heights

USC Grad Transfer Derryck Thornton Joins BC for 2019-20 Season

Derryck Thornton was a five-star ESPN 100 recruit who originally played at Duke before transferring to USC after his freshman season.

2018-19 Athletes of the Year, Volleyball, Fall, Sports

2018-19 Coach of the Year: Jason Kennedy

BC volleyball’s never made the NCAA Tournament—it’s Jason Kennedy’s job to get the Eagles there, and he’s already well on his way, having changed the culture in the Power Gym and led BC to its highest win total in 15 years during his first season at the helm.

News, Top Story

Nationwide Admissions Scam Led to BC Receiving Fake Test Scores

Along with Boston University and Northeastern, Boston College received fake test scores, according to U.S. Attorney Andrew Lelling, but none of these schools were identified in the charges as having admitted students based on the scheme.

Football, Top Story

With College GameDay in Town, Campus Embraces Once-in-a-Decade Experience

The buzz around campus is undeniable as ESPN’s biggest weekly college football show—College GameDay—arrives on Stokes Lawn ahead of a top-25 matchup with Clemson for the Eagles.

Spring, Lacrosse

Chandler Saves the Day in Overtime Thriller at No. 14 USC

For the first time all year, the Eagles entered the break trailing, but they kicked it into gear in the second half, and Tess Chandler scored both the tying and game-winning goals to preserve BC’s perfect record.

News, Top Story, Administration

Investment Guidelines Still in Effect, Contrary to BC Webpage

“The University is engaged in a web redesign effort that began in 2015,” University Spokesman Jack Dunn said in an email. “The Ethical Investment Guidelines remain in full effect and will likely be a component of the new Treasurer’s Office website when it is launched.”