Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny, who has a record of almost four decades in service to the public, will address this year’s graduates at the 137th annual Boston College Commencement Exercises on May 20 more »
Boston College has named Barbara Jones, the vice president of the division of student affairs at Miami University of Ohio, as its new vice president for student affairs more »
The Boston College community this week sought to return to familiar work and study routines following one of the most tumultuous periods in recent memory more »
Boston College theatre students are finishing up a unique learning experience with the staging of “Avenue Q,” which opened at the Robsham Theater Arts Center yesterday and runs through a Sunday matinee performance (Photo by Lee Pellegrini) For links to more photos, see the official BC Flickr page.
Boston College sophomore Maria Asdourian, a biology major whose research interests focus on the neurobiology of Alzheimer's disease and multiple sclerosis, has been awarded a Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship, which is considered the premier undergraduate award in the sciences. She explains her research in this short video. See more videos on the Boston College YouTube page. (Produced by the Office of News & Public Affairs)
Juniors Matthew Nacier and Matthew Alonsozana were recently elected Undergraduate Government of Boston College president and vice president, respectively, the “Matt and Matt” ticket garnering 58 percent of the student vote earlier this month. more »
Few Boston College alumni are as well-known as Doug Flutie ’85, Heisman Trophy winner, long-time professional football player and current NBC television college football analyst. The former BC quarterback – who is forever remembered in a life-sized bronze statue outside of Alumni Stadium - shared some memories of his Boston College experience with Chronicle correspondent Reid Oslin. more »
Boston College theatre students are finishing up a unique learning experience with the staging of “Avenue Q,” which opened at the Robsham Theater Arts Center yesterday and runs through a Sunday matinee performance. more »
Six members of the Boston College community have received National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships, which support graduate education for individuals who have demonstrated their potential for significant achievements in science and engineering research. more »
The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation has awarded 2013 fellowships to two Boston College faculty members, Professor of Biology Peter Clote and Professor of English Kevin Ohi. more »
The Office of News & Public Affairs recently welcomed two new staff members, both of them Boston College alumni: Associate Director Sean Hennessey ‘87, MBA ‘03 and Video Producer Sean Casey ‘12. more »