Vice Provost Mahoney to Step Down This Spring

“John remains one of the most eloquent voices in articulating what makes this a special place among the nation’s best universities.”

Mahoney attributed his accomplishments at BC to the University’s faculty and leadership—crediting University Presidents Rev. William P. Leahy, S.J. and Rev. J. Donald Monan, S.J., as well as the Board of Trustees.

“What I’ve observed is complacency is not in the lexicon here at Boston College,” Mahoney said. “It just doesn’t exist. I’ve watched the leadership, they’re never satisfied. It’s always forward thinking and thinking about ‘How do we improve. How do we get better?’”

Mahoney said he was especially proud of BC’s recent partnership with QuestBridge, a nonprofit organization that helps low-income students applying for college, which began with the Class of 2025.

“That’s what BC does,” Mahoney said. “The fact that we’re need-blind … means that we can recruit the most talented students across the country, regardless of the financial circumstances they come from.”

Following his retirement at the end of this academic year, Mahoney said he is confident the division is in good hands.

“I’ve hired some really remarkable people and been able to retain them here at BC, and I think it’s because they love BC in the same way that I do,” Mahoney said. “They love the whole culture of the place, they love the students that they interact with.” n