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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

🎙️ Communication Professor Kristin Peterson joined @jesuitnews' AMDG Podcast to discuss the phenomenon of religious influencers, reasons behind their rise, and the dangers and opportunities of Catholics taking their faith online. bit.ly/Peterson_AMDGP…

.@BC_CSON Professor and former dean Susan Gennaro is the first woman and first nurse to receive the Bronze Lion award, presented in recognition of her contributions to scientific research and her profession. on.bc.edu/Gennaro_Bronze…

David Nelson '27 is one of just 55 winners nationwide of the Truman Scholarship, the premier graduate scholarship for aspiring public service leaders. on.bc.edu/DavidNelson

More about Welles Crowther '99, a volunteer firefighter who saved 18 people during the Sept. 11 attacks, receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously, in the @BostonGlobe. bit.ly/Crowther_BG052…

🌏 @uniworldnews highlights BC's delegation of faculty, students, and special guests sent to Colombia by the @cloughcenterbc as part of a yearlong doctoral seminar on democratic resilience. bit.ly/Clough_UWN0505…

Go time in Kentucky 🫡 🏁 NCAA East First Round 📍 UK Outdoor Track & Field Facility | Lexington, Ky. 📊 bit.ly/3S1Xhtu 📺 @ESPNPlus

In @americamag ➡️ Theology & @BCLaw Professor Cathleen Kaveny reflects on the @Pontifex's vision for his papacy, as well as his task to continue to embed the teachings of the Second Vatican Council in the institutions of the church. bit.ly/Kaveny_America…

Newly minted Boston College graduates Will Martino and Molly Wysocki will serve as 2026-27 Joseph A. O’Hare, S.J., Postgraduate Media Fellows with @americamag. They will gain experience in Catholic media and other aspects of professional journalism. on.bc.edu/OHareFellows20…

Good luck to our lightning Eagles! 6️⃣ members of the women's and 3️⃣ members of the men's @BCXC_TF teams qualified for the 2026 NCAA Division I East First Round in Lexington, KY. Action starts today! #WeAreBC 🦅 👟 Women: on.bc.edu/3RJz37d 👟 Men: on.bc.edu/4321gbU

Congratulations to the first Messina College graduates! 🎓💫 The Class of 2026 made history by becoming the first to graduate from Boston College's two-year, residential associate’s degree program. #BC2026

The largest philanthropic commitment in Boston College history, made by the Patrick F. Cadigan Family Foundation, will help fund a Carney Hall renovation. on.bc.edu/CadiganFamilyD…

BC Is launching a minor in Design Studies, which will be directed by Associate Professor of the Practice Carissa Henriques. The program is part of an initiative focused on finding human-centered solutions to complex problems. on.bc.edu/DesignMinor

Addressing the @BCLaw Class of 2026, David J. Barron, Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, challenged graduates on two fronts on.bc.edu/LawCommencemen…

Two @BCSSW faculty members and a doctoral student call for renewed commitment to and funding for the protection of children affected by armed conflict, writing in the @bmj_latest. on.bc.edu/4eE1hKd

Elizabeth Kensinger, @bc_psychneuro professor known for her research on emotion and memory over the human lifespan, was elected to the @aaas, a prestigious honorary society that recognizes cross-discipline merit and stewardship that improves society. on.bc.edu/KensingerAAAS

Let’s go Birds! 🦅

On this and every Memorial Day, we remember and honor those who gave their lives for our freedom. 🇺🇸 The BC Veterans Memorial honors @BCAlumni who died in service to their country. bc.edu/veteransmemori…

At the end of the school year, @BCLynchSchool's Campus School held a Lemonade Stand in a way only the Campus School could: with lemonade, cookies, music, dancing, and community spirit! 🍋🪩 Thank you to all who stopped by, donated, danced and helped out! 💛

Welles Crowther '99, "The Man in the Red Bandana," will be posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, President Trump announced at a rally in New York while recognizing Crowther's actions on Sept. 11, 2001. #ForWelles ❤️ on.bc.edu/4fBCwyz

Joe Morgan '53 - a former @BCBirdball and @BC_MHockey player - brought 'Morgan Magic' to the @RedSox. @Dan_Shaughnessy talked to 'the greatest interim manager in baseball history' about what the current Sox manager is dealing with. on.bc.edu/4dWMpFS