| − | '''Boston College''' first originated in 1863, and was established by the [[Society of Jesus]] (the [[Jesuits]]). There were twenty-two students enrolled, and three teachers on staff when it opened on September 5, 1864. The University was first located in the South End of [[Boston]], but quickly out grew the space, and moved its location to Chestnut Hill where it first broke ground on June 19, 1909. It now has four campuses; Chestnut Hill, Newton, Brighton and Dover. The University is home to over 14,500 students, and 660 full-time faculties. Boston College ranked #35 in USNews' 2008 "National [[University|Universities]]: Top Schools" list.<ref>http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/usnews/edu/college/rankings/brief/t1natudoc_brief.php</ref> | + | '''Boston College''' first originated in 1863, and was established by the [[Society of Jesus]] (the [[Jesuits]]). There were twenty-two students enrolled, and three teachers on staff when it opened on September 5, 1864. The University was first located in the South End of [[Boston]], but quickly out grew the space, and moved its location to Chestnut Hill where it first broke ground on June 19, 1909. It now has four campuses; Chestnut Hill, Newton, Brighton and Dover. The University is home to over 14,500 students, and 660 full-time faculties. Boston College ranked #35 in US News's 2008 "National [[University|Universities]]: Top Schools" list.<ref>http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/usnews/edu/college/rankings/brief/t1natudoc_brief.php</ref> |
| | Boston College has 13 men's and 16 women's [[sport]]s teams.<ref name="sports"/> The football program has won 12 bowl games (while losing 6).<ref>http://www.nationalchamps.net/NCAA/database/bostoncollege_database.htm</ref> | | Boston College has 13 men's and 16 women's [[sport]]s teams.<ref name="sports"/> The football program has won 12 bowl games (while losing 6).<ref>http://www.nationalchamps.net/NCAA/database/bostoncollege_database.htm</ref> |