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BCPD Issues Bulletin Concerning Lake St. Incidents

BCPD Issues Bulletin Concerning Lake St. Incidents

Jack Goldman September 15, 2018
The Boston College Police Department issued a Community Awareness Bulletin this morning concerning two incidents of a victim being “inappropriately touched” while walking down Lake Street. The most recent incident occurred at approximately 10 p.m. by Rogers Park, which is located next to the intersection of Lake Street and Washington Street in Brighton.
University Announces Four New Members of Board of Trustees

University Announces Four New Members of Board of Trustees

Jack Goldman September 13, 2018
Four new members will join Boston College’s Board of Trustees beginning this fall, according to a University press release. Nicholas Burns, BC ’78, Hon. ’02; Jonathan Rather, BC ’82; Kendall Reid, BC ’79, Hon. ’18; and Kevin Smart, BC ’99, will be the newest members of the board, which will convene on Sept. 28.
BC Drops Six Spots in U.S. News Ranks in Wake of Reconfigured Methodology

BC Drops Six Spots in U.S. News Ranks in Wake of Reconfigured Methodology

Jack Miller September 11, 2018
The 2019 U.S. News college rankings, released Monday, placed Boston College at No. 38, tied with The College of William and Mary and the University of California Davis. This represents a drop from last year’s rankings, which had BC and William and Mary tied at 32. BC received an overall score of 68/100.
Dining Services Provides Updates on Fall Semester Changes

Dining Services Provides Updates on Fall Semester Changes

Charlie Power September 10, 2018
Amid the changes and revamps Boston College Dining Services has unrolled to start the fall semester, none has garnered as much attention as Late Night dining’s move from the first floor of Corcoran Commons to Addie’s Loft on the second floor.
Endowment Grows 10.7 Percent in the Latest Fiscal Year

Endowment Grows 10.7 Percent in the Latest Fiscal Year

Jack Miller September 3, 2018

Boston College’s Executive Vice President Michael Lochhead announced Wednesday at University Convocation that the endowment posted a 10.7 percent return on investment during the last fiscal year that...

BC Drops One Spot in Annual Forbes Rankings

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...

UGBC Launches "Senators in Residence Halls" Initiative

UGBC Launches “Senators in Residence Halls” Initiative

Jack Goldman August 19, 2018

The Undergraduate Government of Boston College (UGBC) will be launching a new initiative called “Senators in Residence Halls” this September, according to Ignacio Fletcher, executive vice president...

Dining Services Updates Its Offerings for the Fall Semester

Jack Goldman August 18, 2018

As the fall semester approaches, Boston College Dining Services has made additions to its menus across all dining halls to both expand offerings and to better incorporate special dietary restrictions for...

Late Night on Lower Campus Moving to Addie’s, to Feature New Menu

Late Night on Lower Campus Moving to Addie’s, to Feature New Menu

Jack Goldman August 18, 2018

Late night dining on Lower Campus will have a new home for the fall semester. Addie’s Loft on the second floor of Corcoran Commons will be now be late night’s territory, a short trip upstairs from...

BC Dining to Introduce New Reusable Containers in Stuart

BC Dining to Introduce New Reusable Containers in Stuart

Jack Miller August 14, 2018

Boston College Dining Services will introduce its new reusable to-go container program at Stuart Dining Hall this fall. The move is part of a series of steps aimed at ramping up sustainability efforts...

Update: Joint Statement Filed in Alumnus’s Lawsuit Against Administration

Update: Joint Statement Filed in Alumnus’s Lawsuit Against Administration

Jack Goldman August 3, 2018

A joint statement was filed Wednesday evening by the two parties in an ongoing lawsuit brought by an alumnus against Boston College alleging that the University mishandled sexual assault charges levied...

Evans to Retire from BPD, Head Up BCPD

Evans to Retire from BPD, Head Up BCPD

Jack Goldman July 23, 2018

William B. Evans will leave his post as commissioner of the Boston Police Department (BPD) to become chief of the Boston College Police Department and director of public safety at BC. The news was first...

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