Come July, 100 students pursuing associate’s degrees will step foot on Boston College’s Brookline campus to begin their studies at Messina College, a two-year residential program for first-generation students and the ninth school within Boston College.
The UGBC Senate passed a bill to introduce a new senator from the inaugural Messina College class this fall during its meeting on Tuesday night.
Erick Berrelleza, S.J., will serve as the inaugural dean of Messina College starting in September, according to a University release.
Boston College announced its plan to establish both Messina College and the Academy, a two-year residential college and a cost-free summer enrichment program for local middle and high school students, on Thursday.
