Humanities / Philosophy & Ethics

BC Philosophy program ranked top 30 worldwide

Among U.S. universities, the BC Philosophy Department placed 12th, according to the 2023 QS World University Rankings.

Campus & Community / Students

Most popular majors

Finance takes the top spot this year, followed by economics, biology, and political science.

Science, Tech & Health / Earth, Environment & Sustainability

Health hazards of plastic: From cradle to grave

Global Observatory on Planetary Health Director Philip Landrigan, M.D., present a sweeping new report on hazards at every stage of plastics' life cycle.

Campus & Community / Alumni

One-stop shop for medical care

As CVS Health's chief executive, BC grad Karen Lynch has set out to transform American health care.

Faith & Religion / Theology

BC theologian receives Civitas Dei Medal

Professor Emerita of Theology M. Shawn Copeland is recognized for her exemplary contributions to the Catholic intellectual tradition.

Campus & Community / Students

Strategic investments bolster doctoral education at Boston College

BC has invested more than $3.5 million during the past five years to elevate doctoral student stipends, in addition to adding support programs.

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Campus & Community / Around Campus

Inside BC Admissions

Insights on the selection process, and how students can make their application stand out.

Campus & Community / Students

'A lifelong dream coming true'

After coming to the U.S. to learn English, Brazil native Lidia Carvalho graduated from BC's Woods College as both award winner and Commencement speaker.

Campus & Community / Students

A semester at sea

Lavinia Clarke '23 spent five weeks miles from civilization, and returned more connected than ever.

Campus & Community / Alumni

Positive trend continues for recent Boston College graduates

Survey results show 96 percent of Class of 2021 alumni are employed, in graduate school, or engaged in a fellowship or meaningful volunteer experience.

Science, Tech & Health / Technology

FBI Director keynotes cyber security conference

Christopher Wray outlined global threats and deterrence efforts at the sixth annual event organized by Boston College and the FBI.

BC Events / Commencement

A call to save democracy

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis urged the Boston College Class of 2022 to uphold and strengthen the promise of a free, peaceful, and just world.

Campus & Community / Alumni

Positive trend continues for recent Boston College graduates

Survey results show 96 percent of Class of 2021 alumni are employed, in graduate school, or engaged in a fellowship or meaningful volunteer experience.

BC Events / Commencement

A call to save democracy

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis urged the Boston College Class of 2022 to uphold and strengthen the promise of a free, peaceful, and just world.

Nation, World & Society / Education

BC Lynch School students fare well in global longevity design challenge

The team's residential mold spore detector takes third place in an international competition focused on solving problems people face as they age.

Campus & Community / Students

Fiddler on the Heights

Meet sophomore Andrew Caden, one of the best young Irish fiddlers in the world.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

Miles to go for the Campus School

Meet three members of the BC community who will run this year's Boston Marathon in support of the school.

Campus & Community / Students

BC experiences record year in undergraduate admission

University admits the most highly qualified, diverse class in school history.

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BC Events / Commencement

A call to save democracy

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis urged the Boston College Class of 2022 to uphold and strengthen the promise of a free, peaceful, and just world.

Campus & Community / Students

Boston College 'Seniors to Remember'

Six members of the Class of 2022 reflect on their BC experience.

BC Events / Commencement

Portfolio: BC Commencement 2022

Check out a gallery of Commencement day photos on BC Facebook.

Campus & Community / Announcements

245 Beacon Street opens

$150-million facility is home to the Schiller Institute for Integrated Science and Society and a focal point of BC's $300 million initiative in the sciences.

Art & Culture / Fine Arts

Fidelity's Peter Lynch '65 donates more than $20 million in art to BC

The collection gifted to the McMullen Museum includes renowned works from Picasso, Homer, Sargent, Cassatt, and Heade, among others.

Art & Culture / Fine Arts

Mariano at the McMullen

BC's McMullen Museum of Art presents the first major U.S. exhibition on Cuban modernist painter Mariano Rodríguez.

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Also in the News

a sweeping international report says plastics are causing so much harm to health that global regulation is needed. Lead author and Global Observatory on Planetary Health Director Philip Landrigan, M.D., discussed the findings: WBUR News. | The report also is featured by Environmental Health News and Inside Climate News.

School of Theology and Ministry Associate Professor of the Practice Rafael Luciani outlines how the pontificate of Pope Francis initiates a new phase in the reception of Vatican II in a co-authored piece for National Catholic Reporter.

As part of an NBC 10 News docuseries on the N.H. political migration known as the Free State Project, BC Law Associate Professor of the Practice Jeffrey Cohen is interviewed about a case of wire fraud and money laundering using cryptocurrency. Scroll to Episode 10 - The Crypto 6.

Liberty Mutual Insurance Professor of Law Patricia McCoy weighs in bank failures and industry challenges: New York TimesThe HillMarketplace Radio 1, ABC NewsMarketplace Radio 2WBUR News (audio)ReutersCNN Business 1CNN Business 2Bloomberg Law

An essay on living a translingual life by Professor of Russian, English, and Jewish Studies Maxim D. Shrayer, adapted from his forthcoming memoir, is published by Jewish Journal and picked up by Mosaic magazine. | His translation for Purim of "In the Basement" by Isaac Babel appears in Tablet Magazine.

Millions of workers open retirement accounts, then ignore or forget about them. Laura Quinby of the Center for Retirement Research weighs in: New York Times. | Center research on retirement preparedness among baby boomers is cited by the Washington Post

The U.S. Government has filed a federal Clean Air Act lawsuit against the nation's only manufacturer of neoprene synthetic rubber, saying related pollution disproportionately exposes Black residents to a probable human carcinogen. Global Public Health Program Director Philip Landrigan, M.D., comments: The Lancet.

Associate Professor of Political Science Peter Krause comments on Saudi Arabia’s embrace of Chinese diplomacy with Iran. The Hill

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