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The BC Board of Trustees has named Rev. John T. “Jack” Butler, SJ, Haub Vice President for University Mission and Ministry, as Boston College’s 26th president. He will succeed William P. Leahy, SJ, who will step down in the summer of 2026. READ: on.bc.edu/JackButler

From classrooms to residence halls, the Office of the Dean of Students used restorative practices to create spaces where students feel heard, respected, and connected. on.bc.edu/BuildingBelong…

Jessica Pidgeon MSW '26 and Sarah Shorter MSW '26 met as roommates at @BCSSW's new student summit. Two years later, late-night talks, shared laughs, and constant check-ins have turned a random assignment into a close friendship built on mutual support. on.bc.edu/BCSSWRoommates

Happy Friday to the soon-to-be graduates ✨🎓 #BC2026 🎥: Patrick Mills '24

A little rain can't stop the Class of 2026 from celebrating! ☔️ Cheers to you, #BC2026! 🥂 📸 More Photos: on.bc.edu/2026SeniorWeek

A new publication honors the scholarly contributions and legacy of @bcstm Professor Thomas H. Groome, a renowned Catholic religious educator and theologian who is retiring after 50 years. More in @BCBookmarks: on.bc.edu/4wqZH4D

Celebrating the Class of 2026's accomplishments and upcoming graduation with Senior Week activities, including including @BCAlumni's "Darty," the Mod Relays, and the annual BCPD BBQ, which honored Hamilton Araujo this year. #BC2026 🎓 📸 PHOTO ALBUM ➡️ on.bc.edu/2026SeniorWeek

1️⃣3️⃣ @BCEagles teams earned a perfect 1,000 score on the latest multi-year academic progress rate and 1️⃣5️⃣ programs posted a 1,000 for the 2024-25 season. BC's multi-year average APR for all sports is 991 out of 1,000. on.bc.edu/4tsHjFW

We asked BC students: what’s your favorite memory from this semester? 💭 From Marathon Monday to Family Weekend, this semester gave us so much to remember ❤️🍂 @BostonCollege #BostonCollege #BCStudents #CampusLife #StudentVoices #FormativeEducation

Bernard R. “Bernie” O’Kane ’70, MEd ’72, MA ’05 was the first in his family to attend college, but once he arrived at the Heights, he never left. The HR director of employee development will retire after a 55-year career at Boston College. on.bc.edu/4d5dTZB

Some of the senior Social Fellows looked back on freshman-year photos as they look forward to what's next 🎓 #BC2026 🎥: Ariana Cho ‘18, ‘21, Office of University Communications youtube.com/shorts/HmaZ2wS…

🦈 @BCAlumni Tiffany McCasland '02 and Sarah Fox '04 joined Adam W. Barney on the "Is Anything Real" podcast to discuss their recent individual @ABCSharkTank appearances, mindset shifts, high-integrity founders, and more. youtube.com/watch?v=kmvnUk…

Thomas Groome, the @bcstm professor who will be retiring after teaching at BC for 50 years, will be honored at Commencement with the St. Robert Bellarmine, S.J., Award. on.bc.edu/Groome_Bellami…

The winner of 4 consecutive @usatriathlon collegiate national titles and the inaugural Alexander Award for excellence in academics and athletics, Hailey Poe '26 is pursuing an M.S. in Sports Administration at Woods. READ MORE: bit.ly/HPoe_NCAA041726

As the academic year comes to a close, we'd like to thank our students, faculty, staff, parents, and the entire BC support system for making it a successful one. Have a great summer, Eagles, and we will see you in the fall! 💛

.@BCSTM's Jen Bader will step down in June. A respected associate dean, she has overseen the development and assessment of academic programs since the Clough School was founded. on.bc.edu/JenniferBader

Hamilton S. Araujo, a Boston College police officer known to have served in the role with unwavering dedication, died following a battle with cancer. He was 39. In Memoriam: on.bc.edu/HamiltonAraujo

From Beijing to Boston, Eugene Yuan '27's service and commitment to civic engagement earned him the 2026 Benigno and Corazon Aquino Scholarship, one of BC’s most prestigious undergraduate honors. on.bc.edu/EugeneYuan

As the Class of 2026 gets ready to close out four years on the Heights, some seniors look back on time well spent with their roommates. 💛 #BC2026 youtu.be/R4Ze38iFtJI

.@BCLaw School Professor Thomas W. Mitchell has been appointed to the Mass. Board of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws by Governor Maura Healey. on.bc.edu/MitchellStateC…

Retired Associate Professor of Psychology Joseph J. Tecce, whose expertise on the significance of body language, eye movement, and other facets of human behavior was acknowledged well beyond the academic sphere, died at the age of 92. In Memoriam: on.bc.edu/JosephTecce