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UGBC Calls for Official Statement on Abuse Scandal

Danny Flynn • December 3, 2018

A resolution calling upon University President Rev. William P. Leahy, S.J. to issue an official statement condemning the clerical sexual abuse uncovered in a Pennsylvania grand jury report last summer passed in the UGBC Student Assembly on Tuesday.

Graduate Union Interrupts Parents’ Weekend Event, Pickets Pops on the Heights

Jack Miller • September 29, 2018

About 30 members of the Boston College Graduate Employees Union (BCGEU-UAW) first walked out of the annual President’s Address in Robsham Theater before carrying out a planned picket outside Pops on the Heights Friday night.

Cardinal O’Malley a Part of U.S. Delegation Meeting with Pope Francis

Jack Goldman • September 12, 2018

Pope Francis has summoned Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, Archbishop José Gomez, Cardinal Seán O’Malley, and Monsignor Brian Bransfield to the Vatican for a meeting concerning the recent grand jury report detailing sexual abuse allegations against former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, according to America magazine, a Jesuit publication. O’Malley’s inclusion is notable—he leads the Vatican’s commission for the protection of young people, is the archbishop of Boston, and often attends Boston College’s commencement exercises.

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...

Alumnus’s Lawsuit Against BC Leads to Vacated Decision, Jury Trial

Jack Goldman • June 12, 2018

An unnamed Boston College alumnus and his parents got a judgment vacated by the First Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday that had previously granted summary judgment in favor of the University in regards...

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.

Over 200 Faculty Sign Letter Calling on Leahy, Quigley to Issue ‘Strong Response’ to B.o.B’s Stances

Cole Dady • April 30, 2018

“We, faculty and staff of Boston College, are embarrassed that our Jesuit and Catholic university is supporting a performer who spouts such offensive and uneducated statements,” the letter reads.

Grad Employees Organize at ‘March Against Injustice’

Anthony Rein • April 28, 2018

Friday’s march occurred in the midst of a number of notable events for other unions across the country, including Harvard University voting to form a union.

Filings Show Coach, Admin Salaries

Steven Everett • April 18, 2018

Football head coach Steve Addazio received $2,514,859 in total compensation and men’s basketball head coach Jim Christian received $1,480,826.

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.

Leahy Presented 2018 Spirit of Francis Award

Anthony Rein • March 21, 2018

Catholic Extension, a fundraising organization that supports dioceses and parishes across the United States, gave University President Rev William P. Leahy, S.J., the honor.

Students Celebrate as Storm Blankets BC, Admin Cancels Classes

Cole Dady and Aidan Latona • March 13, 2018

BC announced Tuesday night that the University would be open at 9 a.m. Wednesday, a slight delay.