Eight hours after BC announced the hiring of Rev. Jack Butler, S.J., BC men’s basketball held Virginia Tech to 11 points in an entire half of basketball. It might be a bit early to say a curse has been lifted off BC’s athletic program considering Butler hasn’t even taken office yet. But for many BC Athletics fans, just saying goodbye to University President Rev. William P. Leahy, S.J., is a sign of hope in itself.

Rev. Jack Butler, S.J., has been named Boston College’s 26th president, succeeding Rev. William P. Leahy, S.J., in 2026. Faculty highlight his deep ties to BC, leadership vision, and commitment to Jesuit values, while also noting challenges facing higher education.