The Heights

Advice for Boston College’s Next President: Keep Up the Conversations

The Heights Editorial Board • February 23, 2025

The appointment of Rev. Jack Butler, S.J., as Boston College’s next president marks a critical turning point for the University. With only two presidents in the past 52 years, this transition offers a rare opportunity for BC to embrace change and growth. The Heights believes that Butler is well-positioned to be an effective University president and usher in a new era for BC.

Jefferson-Jenkins Talks Progress, Equity, and Advocacy at Women in Leadership Forum

Ashna Potluri • March 23, 2024

Everyone has the ability to make a difference in the world, according to former President of the League of Women Voters Carolyn Jefferson-Jenkins.

BC Should Commit to a New Financial Aid Transparency Initiative

The Heights Editorial Board • October 29, 2023

Boston College prides itself on addressing the full financial need of its students. It has an opportunity to further its commitment to supporting low-income families by joining the College Cost Transparency Initiative.

Panelists Talk Catholic Leadership During COVID-19

Scottie Crockett • March 14, 2021

Boston College’s Church in the 21st Century Center hosted “Leading During COVID: Lessons Learned and the Path Ahead” on Feb. 25, a Zoom panel about the effects of COVID-19 on Catholic leadership.

CSOM HP Officers to Helm Fulton Leadership Society for CSOM Freshmen

Heidi Dong • September 3, 2018

Since the announcement that the CSOM Honors Program (HP) would stop accepting students admitted after the Class of 2021, a group of CSOM HP members has been working to create a new program for the incoming...

Tom Brady and the Persian King

Jack Nelson • February 4, 2018

"It doesn’t matter what you did last year, last week, or last game, if you do not prepare for the next challenge, you are in trouble because someone else probably is."

Stephanie Kaplan Lewis Discusses ‘Her Campus,’ How to Start Business

Abby Hunt • December 3, 2017

Stephanie Kaplan Lewis, co-founder, CEO, and editor-in-chief of Her Campus, discusses the story of her company’s founding and gave BC students advice about how to start their own businesses.

Popular Faculty Offer Advice on Forming Conscience

Joshua Holtz • February 2, 2017

Mary Troxell said that the concept of “accompaniment” is an intriguing leadership model.

Becoming Myself During the Ups and Downs of Junior Year

Kayla Fernando • September 26, 2016

As she begins her junior year, Assistant Features Editor Kayla Fernando reflects on her former roommate's cryptic parting words.

Julia Gillard, Former Australian Prime Minister, On Leadership

Kalie Daniels • September 16, 2015

Former prime minister of Australia, Julia Gillard, spoke to BC students in Robsham Theater about leadership.

A Scholarship In Honor Of Oscar Romero

Sophie Reardon • March 29, 2015

Ricardo Alberto, A&S ’16, was awarded the 2015 Archbishop Oscar A. Romero Scholarship for his involvement in and service to the Hispanic and Latino community at BC and in the wider community.

Learn First, Lead Second

Alex Gaynor • October 22, 2014

At a school that grooms students to be future leaders, it is necessary to first take the time to step back, check your privilege and bias, and realize that in order to lead we first must learn how to listen, observe, and follow.