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.
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Cooper-Gibson Named VP for Student Affairs
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.
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Former Coaches Remain BC’s Highest-Paid Employees, University Scholarship Amounts Decrease, FY20 Tax Returns Show
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.
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Evans and Walsh Deny Knowledge of Domestic Abuse Allegations Against Newly Appointed Police Commissioner
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.
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Man Originally Arrested by BCPD Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison
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.
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SA Confirms New President Pro Tempore and Parliamentarian Amid Backlash From Predecessor
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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BC Lifts Mask Mandate, Social Distancing Requirements for Vaccinated Individuals
Boston College lifted its mask mandate for vaccinated individuals and rescinded all capacity limitations for on-campus classrooms, workspaces, and outdoor areas on Saturday, according to a May 28 announcement from Vice President for Human Resources David Trainor.
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BC Republicans President Criticizes Protestors at CJBC Demonstration
The May 7 protest on the Quad centered around student speeches and came after an off-campus protest advertised—but not officially hosted, according to club leaders—by CJBC, was canceled on May 3.
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University to Host Fall Celebration for Class of 2020
Boston College will host a celebration for the Class of 2020 from Oct. 15 to 17, according to the BC Alumni and Friends webpage.
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Commencement Policy Updated to Allow Two Guests
Boston College will allow two guests per undergraduate at the Class of 2021 Commencement and school diploma ceremonies on May 24, as well as at the Baccalaureate Mass the day before.
