A year in review
Celebrations, acts of service, a presidential announcement, and two very impressive athletic achievementsā2025 had it all.ĢżScroll through the 12 moments that garnered the most comments, likes, and shares on Ļć½¶Šć's social media this year.
1. February 18:Ā Jack Butler, S.J., is Ļć½¶Šć's next president
The year started off with an exciting announcement: Haub Vice President for Mission and Ministry Rev. John T. "Jackā Butler, S.J., will succeed William P. Leahy, S.J., becoming the University's 26th president.Ģż"What an incredible appointment," one commenter wrote on . "He is a true embodiment of the Jesuit mission."
2. February 25: Ļć½¶Šć students organize fundraiser for LA wildfire victimsĀ
After aĀ disastrous spate of January wildfires renders thousands of Los Angeles residents homeless, Marine Degryse ā26 andĀ Georgia Paris ā26 step up to help, raising $10,000 for relief funds in California.Ģż
3.ĢżMay 7: Remembering the first Jesuit pope
As the world mourns the passing ofĀ Pope Francis, Ļć½¶Šć News shares a collection of articles, photographs, and meetings that connected the first Jesuit pope with the Ļć½¶Šć community during his 12-year papacy.Ģż
4.ĢżMay 19: Celebrating the Class of 2025
Boston College's 149th Commencement Exercises are (quite literally) picture-perfect, and Ā from the day posted to Ļć½¶Šć's social channels garner thousands of likes and congratulatory messages from proud alumni, parents, and friends.
5. August 24: Smile, Class of 2029!
It takes more than two minutes to stage the beloved first-year class photo, but a speeds up the process for Facebook followers, who welcome the newest crop of Eagles to the Heights.Ģż
6. August 26:Ā Ļć½¶Šć named a Top College for career success
Thousands of followers chime in on a celebrating Ļć½¶Šć's inclusion in the social platform's first Top Colleges ranking, whichĀ identifies the 50 U.S. schools that "best set graduates up for long-term success."
7. September 10: Alumnus Greg Boyle, S.J., speaks to Ļć½¶ŠćSSW studentsĀ
On campus to speak at First Year Academic Convocation, the Jesuit priest and founder of Homeboy Industries stops by the Ļć½¶Šć School of Social Work for a Q&A. His advice to students to "embrace āradical kinshipā in their work" resonates with more than 300 commenters on .Ģż
8. October 6: Ļć½¶Šć Prison Education Program hosts second graduation
It's a year of growth and celebration for the University's Prison Education Program, which shares from its second commencement ceremony at MCI-Shirley along with plans to expand to the state's only women's prison. Both are met with enthusiasm on Facebook. "I love Ļć½¶Šć sports but THIS is really something to cheer about," says one alumna.
9.ĢżOctober 10: Marathoner James Redding sets Guinness World Record
Junior James Redding becomes the youngest male athlete to complete all six world marathon majors, just six years into his running career, earning well-deserved .
10. November 2: Emmet Sheehan becomes first Ļć½¶Šć baseball player to win the World Series
The Red Sox are eliminated in the Wild Card Series, but the Ļć½¶Šć community celebrates as former Eagles pitcher Emmet Sheehan earns a World Series ring with the LA Dodgers.Ģż"Congratulations, Emmet! You made Ļć½¶Šć proud!" writes one fan on .
11. November 29: Eagleās Nest re-opens
Ļć½¶Šć Dining Services cuts the ribbon on a "brighter, more welcoming" Eagle's Nest dining room, which boasts new flooring, ceilings, lighting, furniture, and design layouts. Alumni compliment the new design and share memories of past experiences there on .
12. December 14: Class of 2030 reaction video
How does it feel to be accepted to Boston College? Seventeen future Eagles film themselves opening their decision letters, and share their joyful celebrations with the University's account.Ģż
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