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BC Veterans Making Their Presence Felt

On Veterans Day in 2009, Boston College dedicated the Veterans Memorial Wall to the 209 BC alumni who had given their lives in service to their country. Nobody knew at the time, but the ceremony also marked the success of a network of connections and relationships that would still provide support to veteran alumni a decade later. The Veterans Memorial Committee, formed in 2005 with the purpose of fundraising and researching for the wall, soon transformed into the BC Veterans Alumni Network (BCVAN).

News, Featured Story, Administration

Trump Administration Changes to Title IX Could Make Waves at BC

Melinda Stoops, associate vice president for student affairs and BC’s Title IX coordinator, acknowledged some of uncertainties over the future direction of Title IX policy, particularly as it relates to sexual assault in regards to reported changes coming to the law.

News, Featured Story, Off Campus

Disgraced Organist Will No Longer Have Presence at University

After sexual abuse allegations were leveled against James David Christie in a Boston Globe investigation, a former artist-in-residence at the College of the Holy Cross and professor of organ at Oberlin College, organizations in the Boston area have been cutting ties with the organist the Globe described as “one of the greatest organists of his generation.” Christie has performed at the Boston College since at least 1989.

Top Story, News, On Campus

Stanford Professor Evans, Leahy Address Freshmen at First Year Convocation

University President Rev. William P. Leahy, S.J., addressed the flock of freshmen clustered in Conte Forum this past Thursday at First Year Academic Convocation. A maroon tapestry cloaked the bottom of the platform, emblazoned with phrase: Go set the world aflame.

News, On Campus, Top Story

Grammy Winner Daya to Headline Stokes Set

The Campus Activities Board (CAB) announced at halftime of today’s BC football game versus Holy Cross that Grammy Award Winning Artist Daya will headline Stokes Set on Sept. 15. Now in its third year, the fall concert will be held on the Stokes Lawn, and doors will open at 5:30 p.m.

News, On Campus, Top Story

New UGBC Budget Set at $329,138

The budget for the Undergraduate Government of Boston College is set at $329,138 for the 2018-19 year, a $1,162 increase over the 2017-18 budget. The main goals for this year’s budget are to allocate and spend money more efficiently and reach as many students as possible during UGBC events, according to Annika Li, vice president of financial affairs for UGBC and CSOM ’19.

News, Top Story, On Campus

With Release of New Handbook, UGBC Places Emphasis on Resolution Implementation

The Undergraduate Government of Boston College has approved a revised version of its Senator Handbook for the 2018-2019 year. The handbook is a detailed guide that breaks down rules and regulations senators should follow in order to carry out their missions as a governing body. UGBC is specifically gearing the handbook around emphasizing to Student…

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Endowment Grows 10.7 Percent in the Latest Fiscal Year

Boston College’s Executive Vice President Michael Lochhead announced Wednesday at University Convocation that the endowment posted a 10.7 percent return on investment during the last fiscal year that ended on May 31, which Lochhead said surpassed University expectations. 2018 is the 47th consecutive year operating revenues exceeded expenses, according to Lochhead, which he said was…

On Campus, Featured Story, News

12 Sophomore Transfers Being Temporarily Housed in Keyes Lounges on Newton Campus

Due to a lack of space on Main Campus, 12 transfer students, all women, are currently living in converted lounges in Keyes Hall on Newton Campus, according to Greg Jones, the director of housing operations. The Office of Residential Life converted these lounges into makeshift rooms by permanently locking one door and installing a lock…

Administration, News, Top Story

EVP Lochhead Provides Updates on Pine Tree Preserve, Schiller Institute, and Other Projects

In his speech at last Wednesday’s faculty convocation, Boston College Executive Vice President Mike Lochhead provided new information on the status of several high-profile facilities projects and renovations, breaking them down based on completion Highlights included details concerning the new Pine Tree Reserve and the much-anticipated Schiller Institute for Integrated Science and Society. He discussed…

News, Top Story / May 8, 2025 BC Community Rallies for Fair Wages, Expanded Training for Facilities Workers

News / April 30, 2025 UGBC Senate Confirms Newly Elected Senators, Special Interest Representatives, Committee Chairs for 2025–26

Top Story, News / April 30, 2025 Students Urge BC To Divest at Climate Rally, Condemn Trump-Era Environmental Policies

Administration, Academics, Top Story, On Campus, News / April 28, 2025 Winston Family Gift To Endow Provost Position, Support Innovation at BC

Top Story, News / April 25, 2025 Leahy, Over 440 University Leaders Sign Statement Decrying “Political Interference” in Higher Education

News, Top Story / April 25, 2025 BC’s Most Popular Majors and Minors: Finance Retains the Top Spot

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