As a result of the spreading coronavirus, the Atlantic Coast Conference has canceled all activity indefinitely, including practices, games, and recruiting.
Sports, Spring, Coronavirus Updates
Boston College Athletics to Continue Without Spectators
As a precaution to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, Boston College athletics will continue as scheduled but will play without spectators.
News, On Campus, Top Story, Administration, Coronavirus Updates
Boston College Moves All Classes Online, Requires Students to Leave Campus
On-campus classes and all University courses are canceled beginning Thursday and are set to resume online starting March 19 as a result of the novel coronavirus, according to a letter University President Rev. William P. Leahy, S.J. sent to the Boston College community Wednesday afternoon. Students will be required to move out of University residence…
Metro, Boston, Coronavirus Updates, City
Walsh Announces St. Patrick’s Day Parade Cancelled, Plans to Hold Boston Marathon Unaffected
Mayor Walsh said at a press conference on Tuesday that the coronavirus has not affected plans to hold the Boston Marathon. He announced that the city’s annual St. Patrick’s Day parade would be canceled.
Metro, Boston, Coronavirus Updates
Massachusetts Colleges Transition to Online Classes in Response to Coronavirus
Several Massachusetts colleges have moved to online classes due to rising concerns of the spread of the novel coronavirus. Governor Charlie Baker declared a state of emergency in Massachusetts.
News, Off Campus, Featured Story, Administration, Coronavirus Updates
University Discontinues Study Abroad Programs in Madrid
Boston College students studying abroad at two programs in Madrid were instructed to return to the United States after their study abroad programs were discontinued for the remainder of the semester. The Office of International Programs advised students to not return to campus, and said that on-campus housing will not be made available. The programs…
News, On Campus, Featured Story, Coronavirus Updates
UGBC Calls for Suspension of In-Person Classes
Twenty-seven members of UGBC signed a letter urging the administration to suspend all in-person classes in light of the novel coronavirus outbreak.
News, On Campus, Top Story, Academics, Coronavirus Updates
Professors Alter Courses in Response to Coronavirus Outbreak
Several Boston College professors have altered their course policies and schedules in response to the novel coronavirus outbreak, with some changing attendance policies and others moving classes online.
Metro, Boston, Coronavirus Updates, City
Massachusetts Declares a State of Emergency as a Result of Coronavirus
Governor Charlie Baker declared a state of emergency in Massachusetts in response to coronavirus during a press conference at the State House on Tuesday.
Metro, Boston, Coronavirus Updates, City
Boston Public Schools Cancel All Domestic School-Sponsored Trips due to Coronavirus
Boston Public Schools has canceled all domestic school-sponsored trips due to rising concerns of the coronavirus outbreak. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education relieved schools of attendance and school year requirements, allowing them to make the decision to close in response to coronavirus.
