BC athletics Archives — The Heights

Athletics Director Pat Kraft Hired Away to Penn State

Boston College Athletics Director Pat Kraft signed a contract on Friday to become Penn State’s next director of athletics. He will assume the role on July 1.

Athletics, Sports, Top Story

BC Athletics Announces Vaccine Mandate in Conte Forum

Boston College Athletics announced on Tuesday that it will require COVID-19 vaccines for all fans ages 12 and over in Conte Forum.

Sports, Top Story, Athletics

Former Women’s Soccer Coach Is Suing BC for Gender Discrimination and Improper Wiretapping

Former Boston College women’s soccer coach Alison Foley is suing the University for gender discrimination and illegal wiretapping after allegedly being forced to resign in 2018 following her record-setting 22 seasons.

News, Top Story, Athletics

Jarmond Gathers Input from Students at P.A.C.E. Discussion

At the first P.A.C.E. event, Martin Jarmond listened to numerous ideas from students and also touched on the status of the Greater Heights campaign that he launched earlier this year.

Football, Column

College GameDay Showed That BC’s Football Tradition Can Be Restored

BC hosted College GameDay last Saturday for the first time since 2009, and—despite the loss to No. 2 Clemson—the excitement surrounding the program rivaled that of decade’s past.

News, Athletics, Featured Story

Jarmond Shares History Behind New Athletics Campaign

In order to solve the largest issues holding the institution back, which were laid out in the pillars making up the University’s new athletics capital campaign, Greater Heights, Jarmond realized he had been presented with a unique opportunity.

Sports, Top Story, Athletics

Jarmond Announces Five-Year, $150 Million Capital Campaign

The athletics campaign—designed to foster student-athlete development, strengthen competitive excellence, increase external engagement, and improve facilities around campus—is the largest of any ACC school.