The Heights

Bruce Springsteen to Speak at Freshman Convocation

Madeleine Romance • May 7, 2020

Bruce Springsteen, author of the memoir Born to Run, will address the Class of 2024 at the First Year Academic Convocation on Sept. 10 in Conte Forum.

UGBC Fails To Amend Constitution

Jack Miller • May 1, 2020

An effort by the UGBC Senate to amend its constitution fell short after the body was unable to vote to extend its meeting and hold a final vote.

What To Consider When Declaring Pass/Fail

Eric Shea • April 29, 2020

With the deadline to declare a course pass/fail arriving at 12 p.m. EDT tomorrow, uncertainty remains in terms of how a pass/fail designation may impact students moving forward.

With Enrollment Deadline Approaching, Students Commit to BC Without Visiting Campus

Abby Hunt • April 28, 2020

By the time high school senior Alex Park found out he had been accepted into Boston College, it was too late for him to visit campus.

Pandemic Creates Unique Challenges For Nursing School

Lauren Wittenmyer • April 28, 2020

As Boston College Connell School of Nursing students prepare to finish the spring semester remotely, they have had to adjust to more than virtual instruction.

College Students Continue Earth Day Activism Online

Alexandra Levine • April 27, 2020

In celebration of Earth Day, Climate Justice at Boston College, along with student groups from 12 other universities, took the celebration online.

Three Seniors, Four Years, and the Return to National Relevancy

Andy Backstrom • April 17, 2020

BC women's basketball's return to national relevance isn't a story about one resurgent season—it's a four-year journey led by three Eagles who rose from the depths of the ACC.

BC Provides Zoom Accounts To Students Over Security Concerns

Scott Baker • April 17, 2020

Richard Powers was starting to wrap up his Business Law II class on Zoom last week when he noticed someone in the class he didn’t recognize.

Boston Rejected BC’s Offer to Use Dorms During COVID-19 Pandemic

Scott Baker • April 17, 2020

Boston College offered use of its currently unused residence halls to the City of Boston during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the city turned down the University’s offer.

COVID-19 Pandemic Puts Strain on University Finances

Scott Baker • April 15, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic and BC's move to online classes have put significant strain on BC's finances, according to University President Rev. William P. Leahy, S.J.

Students Face Challenges With Online Class Times at Home

Jillian Ran • April 14, 2020

International, West Coast, and returning abroad students now face class times and office hours sometimes held early in the morning or late at night.

With Federal Funds Depleted, BC Says it Won’t Pay Students Unable to Work

Madeleine Romance • April 14, 2020

The DOE is allowing universities to keep paying Federal Work-Study students unable to work due to COVID-19, but many BC students remain without a paycheck.