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Video of BC Trustee Associate Soliciting Prostitution to be Destroyed

Video of BC Trustee Associate Soliciting Prostitution to be Destroyed

Erin Shannon August 13, 2021
Video evidence of Boston College Trustees Associate Robert Kraft, who was accused of soliciting prostitution in 2019, was ordered to be destroyed on July 30 by a Florida judge.
Filling the Void: Women's Network Expands to BC

Filling the Void: Women’s Network Expands to BC

Victor Stefanescu August 4, 2021
The Women’s Network connects collegiate women with other students, professionals, and industry leaders. 
BC Names Eight New Members to the Board of Trustees

BC Names Eight New Members to the Board of Trustees

Eight new board members, ranging from bank executives to Boston-area advocates, joined the Boston College Board of Trustees earlier this summer, according to a University release.
BC To Enforce Residence Hall Capacity Limits, Continue Surveillance Testing in the Fall

BC To Enforce Residence Hall Capacity Limits, Continue Surveillance Testing in the Fall

Megan Kelly and Julia Kiersznowski July 29, 2021
Boston College will enforce a guest limit in residence halls and continue asymptomatic surveillance testing during the fall semester, according to an email sent to BC students on Thursday.
BC Community Will Be Tested for COVID-19 Upon Arrival to Campus

BC Community Will Be Tested for COVID-19 Upon Arrival to Campus

Megan Kelly July 22, 2021
All Boston College students, faculty, and staff who plan to be on campus this upcoming fall semester will be tested for COVID-19 upon arrival, according to a Thursday email from the Office of Residential Life.
BC Grad Announces Campaign for Congress

BC Grad Announces Campaign for Congress

Amy Palmer July 12, 2021
Boston College graduate Matt Putorti is running to replace Elise Stefanik, the third-ranking House Republican, as New York’s 21st Congressional District representative, Putorti announced last month.
Study Abroad Programs to Resume for Fall

Study Abroad Programs to Resume for Fall

Erin Shannon July 4, 2021
Boston College students can once again pack their bags and book their flights because study abroad programs are set to resume for the fall semester, the Office of International Programs announced in June.
Cooper-Gibson Named VP for Student Affairs

Cooper-Gibson Named VP for Student Affairs

Julia Kiersznowski June 28, 2021
Boston College’s new vice president for Student Affairs will be Shawna Cooper-Gibson, the vice president of student services at Seton Hall University, effective August 9, the University announced Monday.
Former Coaches Remain BC’s Highest-Paid Employees, University Scholarship Amounts Decrease, FY20 Tax Returns Show

Former Coaches Remain BC’s Highest-Paid Employees, University Scholarship Amounts Decrease, FY20 Tax Returns Show

Amy Palmer June 15, 2021
Former football head coach Steve Addazio and former men’s basketball head coach Jim Christian remained the University’s highest-paid employees during the 2020 fiscal year (FY20), according to Boston College’s annual 990 tax filings, a spot they’ve held in recent years.
Evans and Walsh Deny Knowledge of Domestic Abuse Allegations Against Newly Appointed Police Commissioner

Evans and Walsh Deny Knowledge of Domestic Abuse Allegations Against Newly Appointed Police Commissioner

Julia Kiersznowski June 10, 2021
Boston College Police Department (BCPD) Chief William Evans is defending himself and former Boston Mayor Marty Walsh against claims that they were aware of previous allegations of domestic abuse against the newly appointed Boston Police Department (BPD) Commissioner Dennis White, who was fired on Monday.
Man Originally Arrested by BCPD Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison

Man Originally Arrested by BCPD Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison

Megan Kelly June 9, 2021
A Dorchester man who was originally arrested by the Boston College Police Department in 2018 was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison and five years on probation for possession of child pornography in U.S. District Court on May 13.
SA Confirms New President Pro Tempore and Parliamentarian Amid Backlash From Predecessor

SA Confirms New President Pro Tempore and Parliamentarian Amid Backlash From Predecessor

Amy Palmer June 4, 2021
The Student Assembly (SA) of UGBC confirmed Leonardo Escobar, MCAS ’22, as president pro tempore and Aidan Mallon, MCAS ’22, as parliamentarian on May 27.
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