The Heights

May Commencement Canceled, Could Be Moved to October

Scott Baker • April 8, 2020

BC's Commencement is now canceled over concerns due to the COVID-19 outbreak and restrictions on social gatherings, according to an email sent to the Class of 2020.

Petition Calls For BC to Hold In-Person Commencement

Madeleine Romance • March 25, 2020

In the four days following the announcement that Boston College would be moving online for the semester, seniors wrapped up their time on campus by cramming in final Mod parties and barbecues, watching...

With Commencement, Browne Puts the Seal on His Time at BC

Abby Hunt • June 4, 2019

When Browne went to the zoo outside his doorstep, he could see almost every type of animal. When he went to bed at night in his grandparents’ apartment, he could hear the lions roaring and the sea lions croaking.

At 143rd Commencement Exercises, Class of 2019 Looks to the Future

Jack Miller • May 20, 2019

Isabel Capeloa Gil, the first female president of the International Federation of Catholic Universities, gave the keynote speech, in which she encouraged the attendees to do their best to drive the world forward.

At 142nd Commencement Exercises, a New Beginning for Class of 2018

Cole Dady • May 21, 2018

“You graduates of the class of 2018 have great talent and promise because of who you are and what you have experienced in our community,” University President Rev. William P. Leahy, S.J., said.

2018 Commencement Will Feature Archbishop of Atlanta

Cole Dady • April 12, 2018

The University will also present an honorary degree to Drew Gilpin Faust, the outgoing president of Harvard University.

Students Feel Senior Week Costs Add Up

Charlie Power • April 9, 2018

“The fact that we come from different backgrounds both socially and financially makes this campus unique, so it’s hard to see how this portion of the BC community’s needs are being overlooked at one of the most memorable portions of their undergraduate experience,” said Lauren Kaufman, CSOM '18.