Four new members will join Boston College’s Board of Trustees beginning this fall, according to a University press release. Nicholas Burns, BC ’78, Hon. ’02; Jonathan Rather, BC ’82; Kendall Reid, BC ’79, Hon. ’18; and Kevin Smart, BC ’99, will be the newest members of the board, which will convene on Sept. 28.
Anthony Brown tossed five touchdowns and eclipsed the 300-yard mark for the first time in his career, guiding BC to a thrilling victory over Wake Forest and its first 3-0 start to a season since 2007.
For the second-straight season, the Eagles will kick off ACC play against Wake Forest, this time traveling to Winston-Salem to play the Demon Deacons just before Hurricane Florence hits the Carolinas.
The Eagles are 9-0 for the first time in program history and will take that record into their three-day tournament against nearby foes Harvard, Northeastern, and Massachusetts-Lowell.
Florida State nearly lost to Samford at home, and Pittsburgh was embarrassed by longtime rival Penn State on national television, each taking a big step back before the brunt of ACC play.
On Tuesday, the Student Assembly (SA) of the Undergraduate Government of Boston College confirmed multiple chairs for various committees making up the assembly.
Boston College is launching an initiative entitled “BC After Hours” that will concentrate on providing late night locations and resources to students, according to a University press release. Notable additions to spaces being rolled out as a part of the initiative are an intramural sports field at the Harrington Athletics Village on Brighton Campus, extended food service options and hours, and new rehearsal spaces at 300 Hammond Pond Parkway.
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.
Having already defeated Northeastern and Boston University earlier this fall, BC will try to complete the sweep of its neighboring schools when it hosts Harvard on Wednesday afternoon.
Simon Enstrom scored his sixth goal of the season, and BC recorded 32 shots to Holy Cross’ seven, but struggled to find a way past Holy Cross keeper Henry Stutz in a frustrating draw.
