Boston College will not allow guests at its in-person Commencement for the Class of 2021, University President Rev. William P. Leahy, S.J., announced on Tuesday.
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BC Signs Historic Apparel and Footwear Deal With New Balance
Boston College athletics has finalized a 10-year apparel and footwear deal with Boston-based New Balance that includes 30 of BC’s 31 teams.
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Reports of Racist, Homophobic Vandalism in Williams Hall
A non-Boston College student allegedly tore down a Black Lives Matter flyer and an LGBTQ+ pride flag from the door of a resident assistant’s (RA) room in Williams Hall on April 2, according to an email from Director of Residential Education Dorrie Siqueiros to Williams residents.
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Man Indicted For Sending Threatening Emails To BC Student After Forging Pornographic Images
A Minnesota man was indicted on Tuesday by a federal grand jury for sending threatening emails to a Boston College student in 2016 after creating fake pornographic images of her, the Massachusetts U.S. Attorney’s Office said on Wednesday.
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Investigation Finds Allegations Against Theology Chair False and Not Credible
An independent investigation of sexual misconduct allegations against Boston College theology department chair Richard Gaillardetz has concluded that the allegations “are not only not credible but are also false,” according to a University release.
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BC Admits 18.9 Percent of Applicants to Class of 2025
This reflects a significant increase in the University’s admission selectivity from last year’s 24 percent acceptance rate.
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Marty Walsh Signs Petition Calling for LGBTQ Resource Center at BC
The petition has garnered high-profile support in the past, including a retweet from Sara Nelson, president of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, and an endorsement from former Democratic presidential candidate Marianne Williamson, both last March.
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Boston College Community Responds to Shooting in Atlanta
Boston College students, faculty, and staff voiced their support for the AAPI community on campus, and also organized opportunities for community members to express their concerns and heal in light of the event.
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Eagles Crash Out of NCAA Tournament With Loss to St. Cloud State
A strong season for Boston College hockey came to an abrupt end Sunday with a 4-1 loss to St. Cloud State in the NCAA Tournament Regionals. The Eagles jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the first period but failed to score for the remainder of the game.
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Boston College Files Lawsuit Against Newton to Challenge Compensation Received For Webster Woods
Boston College filed a civil lawsuit against the City of Newton on March 9 in Superior Court challenging the amount of compensation it received for the eminent domain taking of Webster Woods.
