The Heights

Northwestern Spoils BC’s Late Comeback in Double Overtime Thriller

Ben Thomas • September 2, 2018

Sky Caron tied the game with just 4.8 seconds left to play on a penalty shot, but 12 minutes into the second overtime period Kirsten Mansfield slipped a shot past Jonna Kennedy to give Northwestern the victory.

Brown’s Career Day Sets the Stage for Season-Opening Rout of UMass

Andy Backstrom • September 1, 2018

After missing the last three games of the 2017 season with an ACL tear, Anthony Brown returned looking better than ever. Four touchdowns and 279 yards through the air propelled the Eagles to a season-opening blowout victory.

Mahoney Promoted to Vice Provost of Enrollment Management

Jack Goldman • August 31, 2018

John Mahoney, BC ’79, who served as director of undergraduate admission for 28 years until his promotion in March to dean of undergraduate admission and financial aid, has been promoted to vice provost...

At University Convocation, Leahy Commits to “Similar Response” to Renewed Abuse Allegations in the Church

Jack Miller • August 31, 2018

University President Rev. William P. Leahy, S.J. spoke to Boston College’s faculty and staff Wednesday as part of University Convocation. In his speech, Leahy shared his thoughts on the University's...

BC Finalizes Beer and Wine Sales at Alumni Stadium, Conte Forum

Andy Backstrom • August 28, 2018

After participating in a pilot program last year, second-year Director of Athletics Martin Jarmond announced that the school has finalized its alcohol sales at both Alumni Stadium and Conte Forum.

Eagles Rally Twice, Settle for Draw With Rival BU

Bradley Smart • August 28, 2018

BC erased a two-goal lead and then rallied again, scoring a game-tying goal with under four minutes remaining in regulation before eventually drawing in overtime with the rival Terriers.

Lionel Richie to Headline 26th Annual Pops on the Heights

Connor Murphy • August 27, 2018

Lionel Richie will headline the 2018 Pops on the Heights gala, according to marketing materials for the event. Scheduled for Sept. 28, Boston College Board of Regents chair and Suffolk Construction CEO...

With Two Goals, Coffey Guides Eagles to Shutout Victory Over UConn

Andy Backstrom • August 26, 2018

Sam Coffey notched a pair of goals, one in each half, leading the Eagles past their former Big East Rivals en route to the program's first 4-0 start since 2009.

BC Drops One Spot in Annual Forbes Rankings

Jack Miller • August 25, 2018

Boston College ranked 50th in the Forbes “America’s Top Colleges” list this year, falling only one spot from the previous edition. BC suffered a 27-place drop in last year’s Forbes rankings, moving...

Michael Davidson, S.J., to Helm Bowman Center

Jack Goldman • August 25, 2018

Michael Davidson, S.J., was named director of the Thea Bowman AHANA and Intercultural Center (BAIC) by Joy Haywood Moore, interim vice president for student affairs, this week. According to a press release,...

Behind Enstrom’s Brace, Eagles Hang on to Beat Quinnipiac

Andy Backstrom • August 25, 2018

Even though Quinnipiac scored on BC for the first time since 2013, Simon Enstrom's two goals were enough to hold off the Bobcats for the Eagles' fourth-straight season-opening victory.

Brown Progresses, Running Backs Shine in Final Preseason Scrimmage

Andy Backstrom • August 21, 2018

Starting quarterback Anthony Brown took a preseason-high 30 or so snaps, and the running back corps—ranging from A.J. Dillon to John Fadule—paced the first and second-team offenses, from start to finish.