The Heights

The Leahy Legacy: Looking Back on Leahy’s Tenure at BC

Will Martino • June 10, 2024

The role of a university president is pivotal in setting the tone for a school—University President Rev. William P. Leahy, S.J., is no exception. Leahy leaves a long (the longest, in fact), impactful,...

BC Needs A Leader To Initiate a New Era—That Shouldn’t Have To Be a Jesuit

The Heights Editorial Board • June 10, 2024

The Heights’ prescription for the upcoming presidential search is twofold: broaden the search beyond the Jesuit order and select a candidate who values transparency.

Despite Growing University Trends Toward Lay Leadership, BC Plans to Elect Another Jesuit President

Lyla Walsh and Natalie Arndt • June 10, 2024

“University President is a tough job right now,” Rather said. “There’s been tremendous turnover. There’s been tremendous stress. So I think it’s incredibly difficult, even more reason that I think it’s important that BC continues with a Jesuit president to continue that tradition.”

Gokarn: Leahy’s Tenure Has Left BC’s Revenue Sports Behind. Where Did Things Go Wrong?

Sourabh Gokarn • June 10, 2024

Under University President Rev. William P. Leahy, S.J, Boston College has gone nearly 15 years without an eight-win football season or a men’s basketball NCAA Tournament appearance. Where did things go wrong?

Leahy To Step Down in Summer 2026 After Longest University-President Tenure in BC History

Carina Murphy • June 7, 2024

University President Rev. William P. Leahy, S.J., is leaving the Heights in the summer of 2026, ending the longest tenure of any University president in Boston College history.