The Heights

BC Reports Drop in Black Student Enrollment for Class of 2028

Annika Engelbrecht • September 17, 2024

During the first year of admissions without Affirmative Action, Boston College’s Class of 2028 experienced a slight dip in Black student enrollment and slight increases in Hispanic and Asian American student enrollment.

Students Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month With Speeches and Performances

Reetu Agnihotri • April 3, 2024

Coming to Boston College, Sophia Barrett hoped to find a more welcoming environment where she could navigate her Asian identity. Barrett said she found just that through the many student organizations that comprise the BC Asian Caucus.

Annual BHM Opening Ceremony Highlights Black Voices Through Art and Music

Angelina Li and Gigi Chu • February 2, 2024

Members of the Boston College community gathered on Thursday night for the annual Black History Month opening celebration, which was themed “Resistance Thru Art.”

Is Attending Boston College Something To Be Proud Of?

Helia Attar • November 19, 2023

The BC alumni network is regarded as one of the most robust alumni networks in the country. It seems as though all alumni are proud they went to BC and eager to help out a “baby Eag.”

“An Advocate, Trailblazer, and an Inspiration”: Remembering Donald Brown

Natalie Arndt • April 28, 2023

Donald Brown, former director of Boston College’s Office of AHANA Student Programs for 27 years, died on April 2, according to a University release. He was 75 years old.

Kong Emphasizes Using One’s Voice to Create Change in APAHM Opening Ceremony

Karyl Clifford • April 6, 2023

Despite ongoing discrimination like the rise of anti-Asian racism during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Asian Pacific community is not powerless to make change, according to Interim Director of the Office of Student Involvement Roatha Kong.

“Purpose Before My Pain”: Terrence Floyd Highlights Advocacy During UGBC Event

Lucy Freeman • February 15, 2023

In a sold-out auditorium on Tuesday night, Terrence Floyd shared the story of how he first met his brother George Floyd at a family gathering. Floyd said they were able to form a strong connection, but just four years after that day, in May of 2020, his brother was taken from him.