3+ hour, 16+ min ago  (485+ words) The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has named Boston College's James P. McIntyre professor of mathematics, Solomon Friedberg, as nominations and leadership development chair of the AAAS's mathematics section. "I was honored to be selected as a candidate…...

2+ hour, 20+ min ago  (634+ words) Across the board, women have made strides in academia and labor force participation. But according to Lisa Lynch, Maurice B. Hexter professor of social and economic policy at Brandeis University, there is more to this story of progress than initially meets…...

2+ day, 16+ hour ago  (1019+ words) Public school teacher Chris Boyd is looking to take down incumbent Jake Auchincloss in the race for Massachusetts" 4th Congressional District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, a district that includes Newton and stretches nearly a dozen communities south of Boston....

2+ day, 19+ hour ago  (989+ words) America Media has named two Boston College seniors, Will Martino and Molly Wysocki, as incoming 202627 Joseph A. O'Hare, S.J., Postgraduate Media Fellows." "It checked every box for me'it was in New York, it allowed me to keep writing, and it would pay…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (1410+ words) As competition for admission to elite colleges intensifies, many high school seniors battle for perfect GPAs, strong test scores, and robust extracurriculars'just to get rejected from their dream school." For some students applying to Boston College, though, a rejection letter…...

1+ year, 2+ week ago  (370+ words) Boston College announced the establishment of the Murray Center for Student Wellness, funded by a gift from Tami Murray, BC "83, which aims to expand mental health resources for students and enhance staff training." "As a parent, I know there is…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (531+ words) At a time when diversity, equity, and inclusion have become words of derision on college campuses and in the media, The Heights reaffirms its yearslong commitment to DEI through its fifth demographic audit. This document is a public expression of…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (278+ words) The Department of Defense (DOD) will review and potentially cut off tuition aid for active service members at Boston College and other elite universities nationwide that are no longer "committed to American values," per a video statement from Defense Secretary…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1816+ words) When Cynthia Young was hired as director of the Boston College Black Studies Program in 2005, she arrived to find a program that was struggling. "When I got there, it was a program that had been kind of neglected for far…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (467+ words) On Feb. 14, the Boston College African Student Organization (ASO) put on its annual fashion show, inviting BC students, faculty, and alumni to celebrate "ASO Cup of Nations." Though the term fashion show does not begin to quantify the dedication, effort,…...