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Campus & Community / Announcements

BC project seeks to empower low-income youths

NSF-supported restorative gardening project is designed to engage youth in STEM and tech careers.

BC Events / Commencement

Ukraine's Ambassador to the U.S. to address Class of 2023

Oksana Markarova will deliver the main address at Boston College's 147th Commencement.

Campus & Community / Honors & Awards

Twice honored for teaching

The Carroll School's Thomas Wesner is winner of the BC Alpha Sigma Nu Teacher of the Year Award and the Ever to Excel Rev. John R. Trzaska, S.J., Faculty Award.

Nation, World & Society / Education

Braun named to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

The Lynch School's Boisi Professor, Henry Braun directs BC's Center for the Study of Testing, Evaluation, and Educational Policy.

Campus & Community / Announcements

Grant Gosselin named dean of Undergraduate Admission

In five years as director, he helped BC achieve remarkable success in recruitment and enrollment, despite the pandemic.

Campus & Community / Faculty

2023 Bellarmine Award

Professor Mary Walsh, namesake of the Lynch School’s Center for Thriving Children, will receive this year's Commencement faculty honor.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

Analytics for business, policy, and social good

Woods College symposium hosts leaders from business, academic, and government sectors.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

Year of accomplishments, accolades

After pandemic challenges, BC Dining is buoyed by recognition from peers, praise from students, and strengthened engagement with the University community.

Campus & Community / Alumni

Stay tuned

A conversation with longtime Boston classical radio host Laura Carlo, now in the Mass. Broadcasters Hall of Fame.

Nation, World & Society / Business & Management

16th annual Finance Conference

Best-selling author and podcaster Malcolm Gladwell will keynote the Carroll School of Management event.

Faith & Religion / Theology

CTSA president

Professor of Theology Kristin E. Heyer will be the next president of the Catholic Theological Society of America.

Humanities / Communication

Creative Communications Lab

The new facility will provide BC students interested in audio and video production with new, state-of-the-art resources.

Campus & Community / Announcements

Nobel laureate Paul Romer to join Boston College

He will serve as the Seidner University Professor and lead new Center for the Economics of Ideas.

Humanities / Philosophy & Ethics

A novel of love, faith, and the future

New from BC's Richard Kearney: a World War II-era coming-of-age tale centered on an island off Ireland’s coast.

Campus & Community / Students

Pillars of strength, community

A graduate student at BC's Woods College student and her mother, a BC alumna, share a devotion to service as a road to recovery.

Nation, World & Society / Education

Marina Bers Named to National Academy of Education

The Augustus Long Professor of Education is among the exceptional leaders and scholars elected for membership this year.

Faith & Religion / Ministry

Sacred Writes Public Scholarship Fellow

School of Theology and Ministry Ph.D. student Armando Guerrero Estrada is one of 12 scholars chosen for 2023.

Humanities / Literature

“Kantika," new from BC's Elizabeth Graver

The latest novel by the author and professor of English is a multi-generational family saga spanning four countries.

Athletics & Recreation / Sports

ACC champions!

BC women's lacrosse took the 2023 title with a win over No. 3 seed North Carolina.

Faith & Religion / Jesuit, Catholic

C21 marks 20 years

BC's Church in the 21st Century Center celebrates two decades as a catalyst and resource for the renewal of the Catholic Church.

Faith & Religion / Ministry

STM honors grad

BC's School of Theology and Ministry presents its distinguished service award to author and theologian Susan Bigelow Reynolds.

Nation, World & Society / Law & Politics

BC Law to present St. Thomas More Award

Vincent D. Rougeau, president of the College of Holy Cross and former BC Law School dean, will be honored for his distinguished service to law and humanity.

Science, Tech & Health / Chemistry

Cleaner, greener plastics from wood

BC chemists use light to convert abundant lignin into plastic that can be continually recycled.

Campus & Community / Announcements

In Memoriam: Paul Gallivan

The retired maintenance worker for BC Athletics was known for the artistry of his line painting on Alumni Stadium, Conte Forum, and other campus playing surfaces.

Campus & Community / Alumni

Pickering Fellow

A Thomas R. Pickering Fellowship will support Carroll School alumna Nazifa Subah's career plan for foreign service through the U.S. State Department.

Faith & Religion / Ministry

New School of Theology and Ministry faculty

Scholars Heather DuBois and Jaime Waters explore the theological and ministerial implications of suffering.

Campus & Community / Honors & Awards

Romero Scholarship winners

For the first time, there are two winners of the annual BC award. Meet Class of 2024 members Kevin Lopez and Jonathan Mora.

Art & Culture / Fine Arts

Boston College Arts Festival marks 25th anniversary

More than 800 University artists will participate in this year's events.

Nation, World & Society / International

The Good Friday Agreement, 25 years on

BC scholars reflect on the agreement and its legacy; a related symposium focuses on women-authored fiction and journalism.

Campus & Community / Faculty

'Immigrant Baggage'

New memoir by BC's Maxim D. Shrayer is inspired by his Jewish-Russian family and their American assimilation and acculturation.

Nation, World & Society / Law & Politics

Judy Woodruff to speak at BC Law Commencement

The veteran broadcast journalist has spent more than 50 years in the upper echelons of the national political media.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

4-day workweek

The conference focuses on a global research trial for which Boston College is the lead academic institution.

Campus & Community / Alumni

Rebuilding from tragedy

Ten years later, Boston Marathon bombing victims Patrick Downes ’05 and Jessica Kensky reflect on finding joy and meaning.

Faith & Religion / Ministry

In Memoriam: Thomas D. Stegman, S.J.

The beloved former dean of BC's School of Theology and Ministry has died after a courageous battle with glioblastoma.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

Freezin' for a reason

Boston College's inaugural Polar Plunge exceeds its fundraising goal for Special Olympics Massachusetts.

Science, Tech & Health / Technology

The 411 on chatbots

Insights from Lynch School Associate Dean Brian K. Smith on ChatGPT.

Science, Tech & Health / Nursing & Healthcare

Jennie Chin Hansen delivers Pinnacle Lecture

The alumna, distinguished nurse leader, and former president of AARP talks about health policy at Connell School event.

Campus & Community / Alumni

Turning to a life of crime (writing)

As an MBA student at Boston College, Tom MacDonald discovered a passion for prose that took him down a path he’d never imagined.

Art & Culture / Music

A conductor's coda

It will be the end of a musical era when Boston College maestro John Finney wields his baton for the final time at this year's Commencement.

Faith & Religion / Jesuit, Catholic

Paschal Triduum

View the Campus Ministry schedule of services on campus.

Campus & Community / Announcements

In Memoriam: Donald Brown

The former director of BC’s Office of AHANA Student Programs, who worked to support first-generation, underrepresented students, has died at age 75.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

Diversity and Inclusion Summit

The annual event for BC administrators, faculty, and staff will be held on May 24.

Science, Tech & Health / Nursing & Healthcare

Macy Faculty Scholar

The Macy Foundation will support Connell School of Nursing Associate Professor Andrew Dwyer's project to address disparities in genomic healthcare.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

Hungry? Kelp is on the way

BC Dining introduces a new nutritious, sustainable, plant-based culinary item.

Campus & Community / Students

BC admits Class of 2027

New first-year class is the most academically accomplished and diverse in Boston College history.

Faith & Religion / Theology

Boston College ranked 10th worldwide in theology, divinity, and religious studies

The prestigious 2023 QS World University Ranking reflects the joint contributions of BC's School of Theology and Ministry and Theology Department.

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.

Nation, World & Society / Social Work

NIH Climate and Health Scholar

BC School of Social Work faculty member Praveen Kumar will join the agency’s new initiative to reduce the negative impact of climate change on global health.

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 / Faculty

BC economist receives Editors' Prize

Five articles by Professor and Chair of Economics Christopher Baum are recognized as "models of excellence" by Stata Journal.

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.

Nation, World & Society / Law & Politics

Conference will focus on Black land loss

Two-day event at Harvard and Boston College law schools will address the history and impact of Black land loss, as well as possible strategies and solutions.

Campus & Community / Announcements

Pine Manor Institute to oversee student support programs

The realignment of programs under the newly named PMI Mentoring and Academic Achievement pillar was announced by BC Vice President and PMI Executive Director Joy Moore.

Campus & Community / Faculty

Accounting Hall of Fame

Late Carroll School of Management 'master teacher' G. Peter Wilson, who was among BC's most beloved faculty members, will be inducted this year.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

BC Forum on Racial Justice in America hosts student-led conference

The two-day "Critical Conversations" event will facilitate discussion and reflection on the national effects of racial injustice.

Science, Tech & Health / Psychology

The science behind memory

In a new book, Professor and Chair of Psychology and Neuroscience Elizabeth Kensinger points out surprising facts about how memories work.

Faith & Religion / Jesuit, Catholic

The Way Forward: Pope Francis, Vatican II, and Synodality

Catholic Church leaders, theologians, historians, and journalists convene at Boston College for major conference.

Nation, World & Society / Law & Politics

Renewing journalism, restoring democracy

BC's Clough Center for the Study of Constitutional Democracy hosts a major symposium and unveils a new student-led journal.

Nation, World & Society / Social Work

BC School of Social Work team aids in Afghan resettlement

The Research Program for Childhood Adversity will collaborate in assessing Afghan families’ needs, strengths, and challenges as they build new lives in the U.S.

Campus & Community / Honors & Awards

"The fight against injustice is mine"

Meet first-gen student Maria "Christie" Louis '24, this year's winner of BC's Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

Liz Cheney at Clough Colloquium

The former U.S. Republican Congresswoman will speak at BC as part of the Winston Center for Leadership and Ethics Clough Colloquium.

Campus & Community / Faculty

In Memoriam: Edward J. Kane

The internationally recognized economist, who specialized in banking and financial regulation, was BC's inaugural James F. Cleary Chair in Finance.

Nation, World & Society / Education

Next steps for major world surveys of student achievement

TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center directors discuss pending global assessments of proficiency in math, science, and reading literacy.

Campus & Community / Students

ACC Advocacy Days

Four Boston College students travel to Washington, D.C., to meet with legislators and governmental officials.

Campus & Community / Faculty

Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar

Libby Professor Cathleen Kaveny is one of only 14 outstanding scholars in the liberal arts and sciences selected for the 2023-2024 cohort.

Science, Tech & Health / Chemistry

BC scientists develop unprecedented catalytic approach

A team of researchers report on the new process in the journal Nature Chemistry.

Art & Culture / Music

BC LAG performs at Carnegie Hall

The Liturgy Arts Group notched a new milestone this semester when it took the main stage at the famed New York City concert venue.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

BC faculty share perspectives at forum on Ukraine

An interdisciplinary panel provided historical, geopolitical, cultural, and religious perspectives on the conflict.

Nation, World & Society / Education

Character and formation

A seminar with leaders of the U.K.-based Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues informed the Lynch School’s pioneering work in formative education.

Campus & Community / Honors & Awards

Two BC College faculty members named Sloan Research Fellows

Assistant Professors Qiong Ma and Gregg Sparkman each receive one of the most prestigious awards for young scientists.

Faith & Religion / Jesuit, Catholic

Twenty years of C21

This latest issue of C21 Resources magazine celebrates the 20th anniversary of BC's Church in the 21st Century Center's work and mission.

Faith & Religion / Jesuit, Catholic

Boisi Center hosts major gathering of Church leaders

BC's Boisi Center for Religion and American Public Life co-hosts an event with the Hank Center at Loyola University Chicago and the Center for Religion and Culture at Fordham University.

Nation, World & Society / Social Work

BC School of Social Work scrutinizes DEI in the workplace

Workplace equity gets a thumbs-up—but insufficient resources—from most businesses and organizations, researchers find.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

Support for earthquake relief efforts

Campus initiatives are under way at Boston College in response to devastating earthquakes in Turkey and northern Syria.

Humanities / Literature

Shakespeare and the Elizabethan Reformation

A major new work of literary criticism by Professor Emeritus of English Dennis Taylor is drawing accolades from Shakespearean scholars.

Campus & Community / Honors & Awards

National recognition for BC 'Espresso Your Faith'

The weeklong, campus-wide celebration of faith is honored as an outstanding spiritual initiative.

Nation, World & Society / International

Taking another view of the Irish Civil War

Burns Visiting Scholar in Irish Studies Eunan O’Halpin assesses the conflict's impact on Ireland.

Faith & Religion / Jesuit, Catholic

Resources for Lent

Find reflections for the season and more in the C21 Center Lenten Calendar.

Faith & Religion / Ministry

The story of Father Ed

Biographer Dawn Eden Goldstein will talk about the Jesuit priest who played an instrumental role in the life of AA co-founder Bill W. at a campus event February 28.

Campus & Community / Announcements

In Memoriam: James Douglas LaCroix

“Jimmy” LaCroix was a 30-year employee at BC, hired as one of the first members of its Supported Employment Program.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

An ‘ideal fit’ for BAIC

Yvonne McBarnett began her BC professional career there in 2002. She now returns to the center, this time as director.

Nation, World & Society / International

A world of conversation

A portal sparks real-time global discussions for visitors to BC's McMullen Museum.

Science, Tech & Health / Physics

BC-led team develops technique to see Weyl photocurrent flow

Quantum sensors can be used to reveal a surprising new mechanism for converting light into electricity in Weyl semimetals, the team reports.

Campus & Community / Announcements

BC Vice Provost John Mahoney to retire

He has been a key architect for BC's unprecedented success in undergraduate admission and enrollment during the past three decades.

Faith & Religion / Jesuit, Catholic

Faith, food, and friendship

A BC Jesuit's new memoir spans a wide-ranging global career—with a culinary twist.

Campus & Community / Announcements

BC announces Boston College Companions

New program will offer a yearlong immersive education for adults seeking academic study, reflection, and discernment.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

BC hosts annual MLK Scholarship Banquet

BC Institute for the Study of Race and Culture Director Alex Pieterse of the Lynch School will be keynote speaker at the event.

Nation, World & Society / Education

BC doctoral student named to International Literacy Association '30 under 30'

Lynch School student Kierstin Giunco is director of curriculum and professional development at Mission Grammar School in Roxbury, Mass.

Campus & Community / Alumni

Conversation, community, and a side of prosciutto

First in Boston, and now New York City, two BC grads introduce a new way to enjoy charcuterie.

Humanities / Philosophy & Ethics

Challenge to liberal democracy

A discussion with Professor of Philosophy Gregory Fried about the national spread of extremism and hate speech.

Nation, World & Society / Education

BC alumnus Earl J. Edwards joins Lynch School faculty

His research centers on the impact of structural racism on public institutions, and of homelessness among K-12 students.

Faith & Religion / Theology

Lifetime Achievement Award

Monan Professor of Theology Lisa Sowle Cahill is honored for her important role in shaping the field of Christian ethics.

Humanities / History

A study of censorship

BC historian Robert Savage's latest book explores tensions between the BBC and Margaret Thatcher's government during The Troubles.

Nation, World & Society / International

New editor for 'The Journal of the Middle East and Africa'

BC Professor of Near Eastern Studies, anthologist, biographer, and translator of poetry and prose Franck Salameh is named editor in chief.

Nation, World & Society / Law & Politics

Study finds Anti-China rhetoric cost Asian restaurants during pandemic

Discrimination cost U.S. Asian restaurants an additional $7.4 billion in 2020, a BC researcher and colleagues report.

Nation, World & Society / Sociology

BC social economist named AAAS fellow

The American Association for the Advancement of Science recognizes Juliet Schor for distinguished contributions to her field.

Campus & Community / Students

Legal History Colloquium

BC alumnus and graduate student Dennis Wieboldt III creates a forum in which budding legal historians can discuss their research.

Nation, World & Society / Education

An educational experience like no other

Led by Matt DelSesto ’12, BC undergraduates are learning side-by-side with incarcerated students at a local prison, with mutually beneficial results.

Art & Culture / Fine Arts

'Landscape of Memory' at the McMullen Museum

Inventive installations from the Barjeel Art Foundation explore the rich and complex history of the Middle East region.

Nation, World & Society / Education

Grant will enable study of CTE outcomes

BC's Lynch School has been awarded a significant portion of a $1.7M grant to study student outcomes related to career and technical education.

Nation, World & Society / Social Work

BC School of Social Work Assistant Dean named to Mass. Behavioral Health Advisory Commission

Rocío Calvo joins a commission to address barriers to the delivery of equitable, culturally competent, and clinically-appropriate behavioral health care.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

BC offers LinkedIn Learning

Faculty, staff, and students are now able to access individualized online training in numerous fields and subjects—for free.

Humanities / Literature

Lowell Humanities Series begins

Seven distinguished individuals will address a broad range of topics this semester.

Campus & Community / Students

"Caring for the whole person"

A Q&A with Jeannine Kremer, director of BC's Center for Student Wellness.

Nation, World & Society / International

BC Ricci Institute–Harvard-Yenching Institute Fellowship

The fellowship allows for a researcher from an Asia-based university or institution to undertake six months of research in Boston during 2023-2024.

Nation, World & Society / Social Work

Global practice

BC social work students are currently at work in locations including the Philippines, Uganda, Cambodia, and Lebanon, as well as in the U.S.

Art & Culture / Theatre

New BC theater season

Lineup includes a production of Leonard Bernstein's 'Candide,' directed by Broadway star Bryce Pinkham '05.

Campus & Community / Alumni

Leadership transition for BC's Council for Women

As the Council for Women of Boston College enters its third decade, founding chair Kathleen McGillycuddy NC’71 will step down this spring.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

BC Fact Book Marks 50 years

The annual compendium of accessible, highly pertinent BC data is a key resource for the University community.

Campus & Community / Faculty

In Memoriam: Gabor Kalman

The longtime distinguished research professor and leader in the field of plasma physics died in his native Hungary at age 92.

Nation, World & Society / Business & Management

Stock running low? Consumers want to know

New research from a Boston College professor finds online retailers benefit by announcing low product availability.

Nation, World & Society / Education

Catholic Education Research Initiative

New Lynch School endeavor will focus on problems of immediate concern facing U.S. Catholic schools and educators.

Science, Tech & Health / Earth, Environment & Sustainability

The origins of ocean 'dead zones'

An international team looks back 12 million years for clues about these vast areas where no life can survive.

Campus & Community / Announcements

BC names senior VP for university advancement

Andrew Davidson, vice president for development at Dartmouth College, will join Boston College in March.

Nation, World & Society / Education

Living with purpose

In a new book, Lynch School Professor Belle Liang helps readers navigate school, work, and life.

Nation, World & Society / Education

"What I've learned"

The founder of City Connects and executive director of BC's Mary E. Walsh Center for Thriving Children discusses her journey.

Campus & Community / Alumni

Meet the "73 Questions" guy

Joe Sabia ’06 is online video producer and creator of Vogue’s hit celebrity interview series.

Nation, World & Society / Law & Politics

Female genius

A BC Law prof chronicles the political feats of eighteenth-century education activist Eliza Harriot.

Campus & Community / Faculty

The Odds Father

How Jesuit priest and BC professor Richard McGowan, S.J., became a leading gambling expert.

Campus & Community / Alumni

Fitness for all

Heather White '10 is on a mission to diversify the wellness industry.

Campus & Community / Alumni

Paying it forward

Lurein Perera ’21 developed a novel idea to put money in the hands of people experiencing homelessness.

Campus & Community / Students

Endeavor 2023

The career exploration program for students in the liberal arts will feature Lyft's Annelise Hagar Preciado ’14, M.A. ’15.

Campus & Community / Alumni

Meet Milwaukee's chief historian

John Gurda '69 discusses his work that inspired an Emmy-winning documentary series.

Campus & Community / Alumni

An eye for potential

From BC's Woods College to a career in tech and venture capital: the inspiring journey of Matt Ziskie '09.

Campus & Community / Alumni

Making movie magic

Gretchen Libby '90 on working for the visual-effects company founded by George Lucas.

Campus & Community / Alumni

Dessert on demand

Matt Fonte '94 makes it possible to enjoy frozen treats at home with the click of a button.

Nation, World & Society / Education

BC graduate named Mass. Secretary of Education

Patrick Tutwiler is a Ph.D. alumnus of the Lynch School of Education and Human Development.

Campus & Community / Students

Diversity in STEM

BC students presented research findings at the National Diversity in STEM Conference in Puerto Rico.

Campus & Community / Faculty

Not a laughing matter

Communication Associate Professor Matt Sienkiewicz on his new book, named by Vulture as one of the best of 2022.

Faith & Religion / Ministry

Scholarship on saints

School of Theology and Ministry Associate Professor Catherine Mooney shares her expertise with audiences in the U.S. and abroad.

Athletics & Recreation / Sports

NIVC champions

The Eagles capture the title in the NCAA National Invitational Volleyball Championship.

Campus & Community / Faculty

Influential scientists

BC researchers David Broido and Hanqin Tian are among 2022’s Highly Cited Researchers.

Nation, World & Society / International

Fellowships, grants aid BC students’ Middle East research

The region is a locus for exploring historical, political, and social issues—and support through BC and elsewhere enables students to go right to the source.

Nation, World & Society / Sociology

A four-day work week?

A pair of Boston College faculty members are involved in a landmark international study of this trend.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

Gifts for book lovers?

Find ideas in scholarship, poetry, novels, mysteries, and more in BC Bookmarks.

Faith & Religion / Theology

“See No Evil"

Theologian and Black Studies scholar Amey Victoria Adkins-Jones receives two awards in support of her monograph project.

Humanities / Literature

Bloomsday comes early for BC's Joyceans

Students orchestrate a roving marathon reading of James Joyce's "Ulysses."

Faith & Religion / Ministry

Becoming a synodal Church

Sister Nathalie Becquart, XMCJ, who studied at the BC School of Theology and Ministry, returned to campus to give an update on the Synod on Synodality.

Nation, World & Society / Education

A. Lin Goodwin joins Lynch School

The globally renowned teacher-education expert is the school's new Thomas More Brennan Professor in Education.

Campus & Community / Announcements

E-scooter policy change

BC will ban electric scooters and other electric transportation devices from campus beginning December 22.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

Merry Christmas from the Heights

VIDEO: Scenes from the holiday season at BC.

Science, Tech & Health / Biology & Genetics

NISS Gold Honor Medal

Global Public Health Program Director Prof. Philip J. Landrigan, M.D., is recognized by the National Institute of Social Sciences.

Campus & Community / Announcements

New major in Global Public Health and the Common Good

Highly competitive undergraduate program emphasizes both scientific and social dimensions of public health.

Nation, World & Society / Sociology

NAEHSC appointment

Environmental sociologist Andrew Jorgenson is appointed to the National Advisory Environmental Health Sciences Council.

Campus & Community / Announcements

New roles for two popular BC administrators

Michael Davidson, S.J., will serve as director of the Montserrat Coalition, while Yvonne McBarnett will direct the BAIC.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

Holiday events at the Heights

Concert performances, celebrations, and the return of a favorite seasonal tradition.

Athletics & Recreation / Athletes

Goal oriented

At the Woods College, a wealth of online courses and a culture of support is encouraging professional athletes to complete their degrees.

Faith & Religion / Ministry

The theology and practice of synodality

The School of Theology and Ministry’s Formación Continua course on building a synodal Church draws Catholics worldwide.

Faith & Religion / Jesuit, Catholic

Reflections for Advent

Find video reflections for the season, and more, in the C21 Center Advent calendar.

Nation, World & Society / Education

Assessing school-choice system

A BC economist's study explores the effect of school-choice programs in promoting educational equality.

Humanities / Communication

Outstanding Book Award

Communication Professor Ashley Duggan will be recognized by the National Communication Association.

Art & Culture / Music

World premiere

Professor of Music Ralf Yusuf Gawlick’s new oratorio was the musical centerpiece of an international conference.

Campus & Community / Alumni

Breathtaking

BC grad Gunnar Esiason's odyssey through cystic fibrosis and the American health care system.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

BC's "hidden heroes"

Auxiliary Services rose to a steep challenge during the pandemic, thanks to a team of specialists in "getting things done"

Nation, World & Society / Law & Politics

Immigration expert joins BC Law faculty

Bijal Shah's research lies at the intersection of administrative law, structural constitutionalism, and critical theory.

Campus & Community / Honors & Awards

"Pillar of the Profession"

Longtime Student Affairs administrator Carole Hughes is honored by the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators.

Campus & Community / Students

Dual performer

Whether he’s conducting a physics experiment or singing a solo at Conte Forum, senior Maxwell Korman aims high.

Nation, World & Society / Education

BC summit explores role of Hispanic educators for Catholic schools

Groundbreaking conference draws Catholic school leaders, theologians, and researchers.

Campus & Community / Honors & Awards

Jennifer Castro '26 receives BC Strong Scholarship

Annual award celebrates a student with a permanent physical disability who has overcome adversity.

Science, Tech & Health / Nursing & Healthcare

Incorporating addiction treatment into cancer care

Researchers led by Connell School of Nursing alumna Katie Fitzgerald Jones Ph.D. ’22 publish the first consensus-based guidance on treatment when opioid misuse is a risk.

Campus & Community / Students

New partnerships for civic engagement at BC

Student Affairs' Civic Engagement Initiative stresses that being an engaged citizen doesn’t end with Election Day.

Nation, World & Society / International

Behind the protests in Iran

A Q&A with Associate Professor of the Practice Natana DeLong-Bas, past president of the American Council for the Study of Islamic Societies.

Nation, World & Society / International

"Paddies in Space: Irish Studies in the 24th Century"

Award-winning historian Guy Beiner will give his inaugural lecture as BC's Sullivan Millennium Professor of Irish Studies.

Faith & Religion / Ministry

New financial aid fund will honor former School of Theology and Ministry Dean Thomas D. Stegman, S.J.

His legacy of leadership and commitment to promoting academic excellence within a nurturing community inspired students, faculty, and alumni across the University.

Campus & Community / Announcements

In Memoriam: Robert Mauro

As director of the Global Leadership Institute, he contributed to the rise of Boston College’s international profile.

Nation, World & Society / Social Work

Study will explore vaccine hesitancy

Faculty at BC School of Social Work and Harvard's T.H. Chan School of Public Health aim to address the issue among Latinx people with mental illness.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

BC EMS marks 25th anniversary

Seven days a week, trained and committed student volunteers stand ready to provide quick-response emergency medical care at the Heights.

Faith & Religion / Jesuit, Catholic

"Saints" on view at BC

A new exhibit showcases mixed media depictions of saints by artist Nancy Marek Cote, including a new portrayal of Jesuit founder St. Ignatius Loyola.

Nation, World & Society / Education

Virtual conference on parenting children with special needs

A Campus School at Boston College online seminar will take place November 5.

Campus & Community / Students

BC celebrates first-gens

A week of activities and events is designed to recognize and honor BC's first-generation students and alumni.

Science, Tech & Health / Earth, Environment & Sustainability

BC group headed to COP27

A delegation of faculty and students will attend the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Egypt.

Nation, World & Society / Education

BC's Lynch School hosts major global conferences

Events draw to campus deans of education from across the country and around the world.

Humanities / History

Interview with an American

A BC history professor's smash newsletter has made her one of the country’s leading public intellectuals.

Nation, World & Society / International

How to write a novel

Burns Visiting Scholar in Irish Studies Paul Murray will discuss his forthcoming book and thoughts on the creative process.

Science, Tech & Health / Physics

BC physicist named fellow of the American Physical Society

Kenneth Burch has led groundbreaking research into van der Waals crystals, materials that reveal new physical effects and potential applications.

Art & Culture / Theatre

Bryce Pinkham to be Monan Professor in Theatre Arts

The alumnus, Broadway veteran, and screen actor will return to Boston College for the spring 2023 semester.

Nation, World & Society / Law & Politics

Prof and snail darter share a victory

A BC Law professor's 40-year defense of a tiny, threatened fish concludes.

Campus & Community / Students

Meet BC's Class of 2026

New first-year class reflects encouraging trends for the University’s recruitment and admission efforts.

Faith & Religion / Ministry

Growing the next generation of U.S. Hispanic Catholic pastoral leaders

A $7.9 million Lilly Endowment grant will support a Notre Dame-Boston College collaboration.

Campus & Community / Honors & Awards

'Boston Irish' honoree

Retired BC men’s hockey coach Jerry York ’67 will be recognized at the magazine's annual honors luncheon on October 28.

Nation, World & Society / Social Work

BC researchers to test trauma interventions

BC School of Social Work initiative focuses on millions affected by violence and upheaval in Colombia and Venezuela.

Nation, World & Society / Education

Online education for Afghan women

BC is among a handful of American universities offering graduate-level courses for young alumni of Asian University for Women.

Science, Tech & Health / Nursing & Healthcare

Connell School Pinnacle Lecture

Alumna Angelleen Peters-Lewis of Barnes-Jewish Hospital will deliver the keynote address on November 1.

Campus & Community / Honors & Awards

Boston College students named Millennium Fellows

Undergraduate representing a range of schools and class years will participate in a prestigious leadership development initiative.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

Bringing women’s baseball to the Heights

Twenty-four female players showed off their talents at a two-day invitational organized by alumna Lena Park ’11.

Art & Culture / Theatre

Gothic thriller kicks off new season at Robsham Theater

The original play “Dreadful” is a celebration of Victorian-era sensational horror novelettes.

Campus & Community / Faculty

In Memoriam: Kenneth M. Craig

A memorial service will be held on October 24 for the longtime faculty member in art and art history, who has died at age 75.

Nation, World & Society / International

Remembering the Irish Civil War

The Irish Studies Program presents a lecture by Irish historian and author Síobhra Aiken.

BC Events

Banner year for Pops on the Heights

This year's fundraiser, featuring multi-award-winning artist Jon Batiste, topped $14.5 million for student scholarships.

Faith & Religion / Jesuit, Catholic

BC Jesuit jubilarians celebrated

Four priests marking significant anniversaries this year were celebrated at a Mass at St. Mary's Chapel.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

Remembering Welles

BCPD raises funds for 9/11 hero Welles Remy Crowther's charitable trust through the Red Bandana Police Patch Project.

Science, Tech & Health / Nursing & Healthcare

Excellence in nursing education

The Connell School of Nursing is named a Center of Excellence by the National League for Nursing.

Campus & Community / Faculty

Inaugural Fitzgerald Professor in data science

George Mohler's areas of expertise include forecasting, statistics, machine learning, and applications to criminal justice and infectious diseases.

Nation, World & Society / Law & Politics

Development law reform experts join BC Law faculty

Lisa T. Alexander and Thomas W. Mitchell are preeminent scholars in property and community development law reform.

Nation, World & Society / Social Work

Research, intervention approaches to help child refugees

BC School of Social Work Salem Professor in Global Practice Theresa S. Betancourt spoke at the launch of Trinity College Dublin's Centre for Forced Migration Studies.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

245 Beacon Street celebration

Nobel laureate Paul Romer keynotes an event to formally open BC’s new integrated science building.

Faith & Religion / Jesuit, Catholic

An Ignatian focus on leadership

A new Boston College professional development program aims to cultivate leadership skills informed by Ignatian values.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

Building a "robust culture of care"

New Student Afairs Associate Vice President Corey Kelly leads a reestablished and revamped Dean of Students Office.

Campus & Community / Faculty

A collection of paradoxes

Boston College financial economist, author, and faculty member Brian Bethune weighs in on best- and worst-case economic scenarios.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

Homecoming Week

The annual tradition at the Heights is now a week-long celebration.

Campus & Community / Alumni

Boston College marks Veterans Day

A Mass and Remembrance Ceremony, with remarks by retired Colonel April Skou '96, will be held on November 11.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

BC Council for Women Colloquium

Celebrated entrepreneur Jenny Fleiss, co-founder of Rent the Runway, will be the featured speaker.

Campus & Community / Announcements

Schiller Institute grants

Awards will support collaborate research projects by faculty and researchers across the University.

Campus & Community / Announcements

New University Registrar

Bryan Jones, director of summer session and academic services in the Woods College, assumes a new role in Student Services.

Nation, World & Society / Business & Management

The arbitrator

Carroll School Professor David Twomey has arbitrated more than 2,000 disputes, 10 at the request of U.S. presidents.

Humanities / Literature

Lowell Humanities Series begins

Seven accomplished figures will address critical topics this fall.

Science, Tech & Health / Nursing & Healthcare

BC Connell School begins international alliance

The Connell School of Nursing and Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan College of Nursing in the Philippines will collaborate.

Nation, World & Society / Law & Politics

The more you know

Education is an important but often overlooked counterterrorism tool, BC researchers report.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

Symposium on structural racism

Center for Human Rights and International Justice event will explore interstices of migration, Indigenous Peoples’ rights, and legacies of settler colonialism.

Science, Tech & Health / Earth, Environment & Sustainability

First Institute Professors

Prominent climate scientists Yi Ming and Hanqin Tian are the first Institute Professors of the Schiller Institute for Integrated Science and Society.

Humanities / Philosophy & Ethics

Philosophy professor recognized

Frederick J. Adelmann, S.J., Professor of Philosophy John Sallis receives several honors for his contributions to philosophy.

Humanities / Communication

Renewing journalism, restoring democracy

A symposium featuring leading journalists and scholars launches a year-long exploration of this theme by BC's Clough Center for the Study of Constitutional Democracy.

Faith & Religion / Ministry

The future of the priesthood

A new book, edited by Boston College theologians, suggests reforms in seminary formation and ordained ministry.

Science, Tech & Health / Chemistry

Odds and ends

A look at the eclectic collection of scientific gizmos maintained by BC chemistry prof T. Ross Kelly.

Campus & Community / Faculty

In Memoriam: Walter M. Haney

The retired professor and senior researcher at the Lynch School was a leading advocate for equity in testing and assessment.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

The Academy begins

Boston College inaugurates its summer residential enrichment program for Boston-area youth.

Humanities / Literature

How the U.S. Post Office shaped American literature

BC Professor Christy Pottroff explores snail mail’s contribution to our literary tradition.

Nation, World & Society / Education

Children and natural disasters

As catastrophic events become more frequent, a BC professor is researching how to promote recovery and resilience in kids.

Campus & Community / Announcements

U.S. News rankings for 2023

BC retains its ranking of 36th among national universities in the latest survey, which includes specialty areas and undergrad nursing and business rankings.

Nation, World & Society / Education

Kids, coding, and computational thinking

BC's new Augustus Long Professor Marina Bers is recognized for her work with children and technology.

Science, Tech & Health / Biology & Genetics

What causes type 1 diabetes?

A BC researcher identifies a gut microbe that could accelerate the autoimmune disease.

Campus & Community / Alumni

Making waves in cancer research

Swim Across America, a nonprofit founded by BC alum, is the subject of a new documentary series.

Campus & Community / Alumni

Goal driven

BC hockey star Cayla Barnes and Team USA skated off with silver at the Winter Olympics in Beijing. What’s next?

Art & Culture / Fine Arts

McMullen Museum presents two innovative exhibitions

Historically significant exclusive shows at Boston College explore important periods of change.

Campus & Community / Faculty

BC welcomes new faculty

A 'diverse, accomplished' cohort of 63 full-time faculty members joins the University this academic year,

BC Events / Convocation

University Convocation

Senior administrators outline University progress and key institutional objectives at the annual gathering.

Faith & Religion / Jesuit, Catholic

BC Mass of the Holy Spirit

The tradition for the opening of the academic year at Jesuit institutions dates back to 1548.

Campus & Community / Alumni

From survivor to advocate

After nearly losing her life to mental illness, Dina Coughlan—now a Woods College graduate—hopes her story can help others who are struggling.

Nation, World & Society / Law & Politics

"Who We Are" chronicles racism in America

New Rappaport Distinguished Visiting Professor Jeffery Robinson will screen his documentary at BC Law School on September 8.

Campus & Community / Announcements

BC ITS' John Berardi receives Red Sox Jimmy Fund Award

Berardi is program director of Jimmy Fund Little League, which has raised more than $6 million for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

Coming home

Boston College graduate Liz Hauck, author of 'Home Made,' will deliver the keynote address at First Year Academic Convocation.

Campus & Community / Announcements

BC McNair Scholars Program receives $1.3M DOE grant

The U.S. Department of Education funding will assist students who aspire to pursue graduate education.

Campus & Community / Students

Combining science and service

After four years at BC as an ROTC cadet, Soo Ae Ono ’22 is embarking on a career as an Air Force nurse.

Nation, World & Society / Social Work

BC School of Social Work study evaluates senior job training program

The nation's only federal work-based job training program for older, low-income adults provides important physical and mental health benefits as well as financial support, study finds.

Campus & Community / Alumni

Q&A: Stephen R.P. Edwards '02

The managing director of highways in Jamaica shares how he navigates the role.

Campus & Community / Alumni

A one-man cast of thousands

A character actor who’s appeared in myriad hit movies and TV shows, BC grad P.J. Byrne's star is on the rise.

Campus & Community / Announcements

Erick Berrelleza, S.J., named founding dean of Messina College

Fr. Berrelleza, whose scholarship has focused on urban sociology and immigration, will begin as dean in September.

Campus & Community / Alumni

'Who am I outside of volleyball?'

Her famous father left her an athletic legacy, but Jewel Strawberry '22 discovered her passion off the court.

Science, Tech & Health / Technology

Woods College launches B.A. in Cybersecurity

New undergraduate degree program responds to heightened industry demand.

Campus & Community / Announcements

Sr. VP for Advancement named VP at UPenn

James J. Husson has been named vice president for development and alumni relations at the University of Pennsylvania, effective October 17.

Nation, World & Society / International

Ricci Institute welcomes fellows

The 11 doctoral and post-doc fellows are the first for the internationally renowned research center for Chinese-Western cultural history since its move to BC.

Nation, World & Society / Business & Management

BC finance program places 7th in global ranking

Program makes top 10 in the Academic Ranking of World Universities for second consecutive year.

Campus & Community / Alumni

Choosing a challenge

From Mount Everest to Machu Picchu, BC students and alumni take on challenges across the world to raise money for charity.

Faith & Religion / Jesuit, Catholic

Catholic Media Association awards

Boston College faculty members are honored for their published work.

Campus & Community / Announcements

BC Grid Alert: Conserve electricity today

Today is a peak demand day. Help lower the risk of area power outages by decreasing electricity use between 4-7 p.m.

Science, Tech & Health / Physics

BC physicist named CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholar

Assistant Professor Qiong Ma is among 18 early-career scholars recognized for exemplary research.

Campus & Community / Announcements

Remembering David McCullough

The acclaimed historian and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner delivered the Commencement address and received an honorary degree at Boston College in 2008.

Science, Tech & Health / Earth, Environment & Sustainability

Jurassic Shark?

Not exactly. But "Megatooth" sharks devoured prey at will about 40 million years after dinosaurs went extinct, a BC researcher shows.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

Inside BC Admissions

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

Campus & Community / Alumni

BC graduate chosen for study, work in Germany

Pauline Flanagan ’22 is one of 75 Americans selected as part of the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals.

Faith & Religion / Jesuit, Catholic

BC hosts four major international conferences

A global spotlight is on BC as the assemblies examine the legacy and role of Jesuit and Catholic education.

Nation, World & Society / Law & Politics

BC Law clinic plays key role in class action suit

The Civil Rights Clinic and the law firm of Holland & Knight jointly file a suit on behalf of prisoners in solitary confinement.

Campus & Community / Students

Fresh ideas

Student ambassadors help spread the word about BC Dining's local and sustainable seafood.

Nation, World & Society / Education

Lynch School receives Templeton Foundation funding

Grants totaling $2.05 million will support three faculty-led projects related to formative education and character development.

Campus & Community / Announcements

BC HR launches new wellness service

A partnership with KGA offers employees and their adult household members confidential access to wellness resources and support.

Faith & Religion / Jesuit, Catholic

Ad majorem Dei gloriam

BC marks the feast day of St. Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus

Nation, World & Society / Education

"How to Navigate Life"

A new book advances a professor's mission to help students find their purpose.

Campus & Community / Announcements

BC CIO John Zona named to inaugural Vatican Investment Committee

He joins three other internationally respected investment officers in service to the Holy See.

Nation, World & Society / Sociology

ASA Dissertation Award

The American Sociologial Association honors Assistant Professor of Sociology and Environmental Studies Lacee Satcher.

Science, Tech & Health / Earth, Environment & Sustainability

Air pollution’s deadly toll in Massachusetts

Boston College’s Global Observatory on Planetary Health is first to reveal town-by-town pollution levels and health impacts.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

Summer reading

Need inspiration? BC Bookmarks highlights new work by faculty, staff, and alumni.

Athletics & Recreation / Department News

$1.25 million gift will endow BC head ski coach position

The endowment is a gift from former BC ski team captain James "Jim" Maher '71.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

BC offers year-round employment in Dining Services

The offer is extended to those currently working less than 52 weeks a year.

Campus & Community / Announcements

In Memoriam: Patricia Doherty

The director and senior scientist at BC's Institute for Scientific Research was an internationally recognized leader in space weather and its impact on global navigation systems.

Nation, World & Society / Social Work

Study explores threats to emerging adults

A new study by BC School of Social Work researchers cites violence as the most significant threat.

Athletics & Recreation / Sports

Construction begins on Hoag Basketball Pavilion

The 35,700-square-foot facility is the future practice home of Boston College men's and women's basketball programs.

Science, Tech & Health / Nursing & Healthcare

New endowed chairholder

The Connell School's Christopher S. Lee is named to the Barry Family/Goldman Sachs Endowed Professorship in Nursing.

Campus & Community / Alumni

Character sketch

Andrea Yoch '89, president and co-founder of a new women's minor league soccer team, shares its origin story.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

BC hosts global Jesuit engineering summit

A major international conference brings together representatives from the world’s Jesuit engineering schools and programs.

Athletics & Recreation / Athletes

ACC female athlete of year

Boston College lacrosse standout Charlotte North takes the title for a second straight season.

Campus & Community / Honors & Awards

BC wins CASE Circle of Excellence Awards

National honors for University Communications' videos and Boston College Magazine, as well as for BC Law Magazine and University Advancement.

Nation, World & Society / Education

Whole child education in U.S. Catholic Schools

BC's Roche Center for Catholic Education hosts national conference of researchers, practitioners, and philanthropists.

Campus & Community / Faculty

A new world order?

The war in Ukraine. The rise of China. The weakening of democratic norms. BC experts weigh in on the future.

Campus & Community / Announcements

In Memoriam: Edward D. "Eddie" Miller '57, M.B.A. ’68, Ph.D. ’90

The popular figure in BC Athletics for decades, who also directed public relations for the University, has died at age 91.

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.

Science, Tech & Health / Physics

A particle discovery

Detected by BC researchers, the axial Higgs mode, and materials that contain it, could help answer persistent questions in particle physics.

Nation, World & Society / Education

First national guidelines for K-12 integrated student support

Released by a BC group, the guidelines can help schools create successful, cost-effective approaches to address the gamut of barriers to learning.

Science, Tech & Health / Nursing & Healthcare

New editor for nursing journal

The Connell School's Joyce K. Edmonds joins the Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, & Neonatal Nursing as editor in chief.

Humanities / History

A social history of BC

"Ever to Excel," new from University Historian James O'Toole, tells Boston College's story through the people who helped to shape it.

Faith & Religion / Jesuit, Catholic

Faith and the struggle for justice

Through BC's Arrupe International Immersion program, students encounter complex realities of justice and human rights in El Salvador.

Science, Tech & Health / Psychology

Using AI to study autism

New discoveries by BC researchers could help identify causes of Autism Spectrum Disorder, and lead to personalized interventions.

Campus & Community / Students

A semester at sea

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

Science, Tech & Health / Nursing & Healthcare

Reimagining nursing

The Connell School of Nursing is awarded a $1.06-million grant from the American Nurses Foundation for an innovative, nurse-led pilot project.

Campus & Community / Honors & Awards

A world of study for BC Fulbrights

Nine Boston College alumni—including three from the Class of 2022—are selected for Fulbright Scholarships for study abroad.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

From high school to the Heights

Boston Public School students learn about identity, mental health, and more at the Boston College Conference for Young Women.

Science, Tech & Health / Earth, Environment & Sustainability

Pollution’s deadly toll continues unabated

A report by Boston College researchers and colleagues from The Lancet Commission on Pollution and Health.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

ACC Academic Leaders Network

Faculty representatives from ACC colleges and universities gather at the Heights.

Science, Tech & Health / Nursing & Healthcare

Kelleher Award winner

The Connell School of Nursing honors alumna Katherine O'Neill, past president of the Massachusetts School Nurse Organization.

Campus & Community / Honors & Awards

BC presents 2022 Community Service Award

Through her long-term initiative, part-time faculty member Barbara Gawlick helps to enrich young lives through music.

Campus & Community / Faculty

Phi Beta Kappa Teaching Awards

Classical Studies' Thomas Epstein and Communication's Celeste Wells are co-recipients of this year's honor, based on student nominations.

Nation, World & Society / Social Work

New certificate in humanitarian assistance

BC School of Social Work program will prepare students to work in aid and development sectors, helping to improve the lives of vulnerable populations.

Humanities / Language

Greek literature resource

Largely developed at Boston College, CENSUS facilitates access to modern Greek literature for speakers of English.

Science, Tech & Health / Physics

Shifting energy

A team of researchers from Boston College and China confirm predictions about the quantum behavior of exotic magnets.

Campus & Community / Faculty

In Memoriam: Rev. Michael J. Himes

The widely respected Catholic theologian, a beloved faculty member at Boston College for almost three decades, has died at age 75.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

BC Dining wins gold award in sustainability

National Association of College & University Food Services award recognizes leadership in waste management.

Nation, World & Society / Social Work

Public health award winner

New BC School of Social Work graduate Quynh Xuan Nguyen Truong is recognized by the Boston Congress of Public Health.

Campus & Community / Honors & Awards

BC economist awarded Frisch Medal

Felter Family Associate Professor of Economics Theodore Papageorgiou receives one of the premier prizes in economics scholarship.

Nation, World & Society / Education

New leadership for Lynch School urban initiatives

Deborah Mauristhene is the new associate director of the office that oversees BC's College Bound and Donovan Urban Teaching Scholars programs.

Science, Tech & Health / Biology & Genetics

New research findings link gut microbes with pancreatic function

More than 37 million Americans suffer from diabetes. Findings by BC researchers and colleagues could revolutionize their treatment.

Science, Tech & Health / Technology

ACM award for BC computer science professor

Associate Professor Jean-Baptiste Tristan is recognized for groundbreaking work that impacts everyday users of technology.

Science, Tech & Health / Nursing & Healthcare

BC nurse scientist receives fellowship

The Connell School's Tam H. Nguyen is selected for a Betty Irene Moore Fellowship for Nurse Leaders and Innovators.

Campus & Community / Students

Boston College Strong Scholarship

Nick Claudio '22 is this year’s recipient of the scholarship supporting BC students who have overcome adversity.

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.

Humanities / Philosophy & Ethics

BC Newcombe Fellow

Doctoral candidate in philosophy Magnus Ferguson has been awarded a 2022 Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship.

Athletics & Recreation / Athletes

Nation's top women's lacrosse player

Eagles LAX's Charlotte North wins the 2022 Tewaaraton Award for the second straight year.

Science, Tech & Health / Psychology

The power of positive peer pressure

An interdisciplinary team of Boston College researchers will explore how social norms can be leveraged to promote virtuous behavior.

Athletics & Recreation / Department News

Boston College names new director of athletics

Blake James, former A.D. at the University of Miami, is named BC's William V. Campbell Director of Athletics.

Campus & Community / Alumni

The importance of kindness

Alumnus Gregory Boyle, S.J., talks about his work rehabilitating gang members.

Campus & Community / Alumni

Investment opportunities

Meagan Loyst '19 is opening doors for a new generation of venture capitalists.

Campus & Community / Announcements

BC Forward

A resource on protocols, vaccination, and FAQs related to the 2021-22 academic year.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

Boston College recognizes retirees, long-service employees

Retiring faculty members Mary Walsh and Patrick Byrne offer parting thoughts.

Campus & Community / Alumni

Character sketch: Blake Tomnitz '12

An investment banking analyst turned award-winning brewer reflects on his journey.

Campus & Community / Alumni

Lifting others

A nonprofit launched by Lauren Blodgett '11 is empowering young immigrant women.

Campus & Community / Alumni

Why I write

Writing fiction in English allowed Yang Huang MA '98 to overcome the censorship and thought control she experienced growing up in China.

Athletics & Recreation / Sports

National sailing champions

The Eagles bring home the Women's Fleet Race National Title.

Faith & Religion / Jesuit, Catholic

Jesuit Jubilarians

Four members of the BC Jesuit Community marking significant anniversaries were celebrated at a Mass at St. Mary's Chapel.

Faith & Religion / Jesuit, Catholic

Celebrating 50 years of priesthood

A Mass at Boston College marked the anniversaries of Rev. Walter J. Smith, SJ., and Rev. Donald A. MacMillan, S.J.

BC Events / Commencement

2022 Finnegan Award

Jenna Mu receives Boston College's highest Commencement honor.

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.

BC Events / Commencement

BC confers honorary degrees

Five distinguished individuals were recognized at Commencement for their achievements, leadership, and service.

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.

BC Events / Commencement

Commencement 2022

Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis will address the graduates at Boston College's 146th Commencement on May 23.

Campus & Community / Faculty

2022 Saint Robert Bellarmine, S.J., Award

Professor of Biology Welkin Johnson selected for Commencement faculty honor.

Humanities / History

BC history prof named to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Professor of History Heather Cox Richardson is elected to academy committed to honoring excellence, examining new ideas, and addressing issues of importance to the nation and the world.

Faith & Religion / Theology

Thinking globally, and theologically

Professor of Theology Carlos Mendoza-Álvarez, O.P., brings an international sensibility to his work examining issues of oppression, violence, and resistance.

Campus & Community / Students

The path less traveled

U.S. Coast Guard veteran and Woods College graduate Anthony Sears lives life on his own schedule.

Nation, World & Society / Business & Management

Milestone for BC's Lynch Leadership Academy

The Carroll School of Management initiative is marking a decade of work with public, charter, and Catholic school leaders.

Nation, World & Society / Social Work

BC School of Social Work partners with Boston Public Schools

The Integrated Supervision Initiative will provide mental health services and support to Black and Latinx children.

Campus & Community / Honors & Awards

Aquino Scholarship winner

Serena Meyers's exploration of her ethnic identity fuels her efforts to promote justice and equity.

Humanities / Philosophy & Ethics

Ecological hospitality

"We're not on course for a safe world," former President of Ireland and climate justice advocate Mary Robinson tells 'Hosting Earth' held conference at BC.

Campus & Community / Alumni

A poet in full

C. Dale Young '91 writes poems that are featured in some of the world's finest publications. Then it’s off to his day job.

Science, Tech & Health / Physics

Tracking the opioid epidemic

A new, penny-sized sensor developed by researchers from BC, BU, and Giner Labs uses wastewater to measure opioid use at the local level.

Nation, World & Society / Education

BC's OpenSciEd Initiative welcomes new teachers

150 teachers from 36 Massachusetts schools and 19 districts join the Lynch School program aimed at resolving inequalities in science education.

Art & Culture / Fine Arts

Scholars probe 'Mein Kampf' as a prelude to genocide

A new documentary and book from BC faculty members John and Susan Michalczyk offer a scholarly investigation of Adolf Hitler’s text.

Science, Tech & Health / Earth, Environment & Sustainability

Boston College to partner on study of hazards from plastics

An international team will survey health risks posed across the continuum of plastic production, use, and disposal.

Nation, World & Society / Law & Politics

'Female Genius' - new book by BC Law prof

Founders Professor Mary Sarah Bildner presents a provocative biography of education trailblazer Eliza Harriot.

Campus & Community / Students

Game time

Carroll School student Luke Stanise ’24 loves playing Wordle, so making a BC version was a G-I-V-E-N.

Nation, World & Society / International

Ricci Institute for Chinese-Western Cultural History now at Boston College

The internationally acclaimed research center settles in to its new home on Brighton Campus.

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.

Faith & Religion / Jesuit, Catholic

Hearing young voices

BC's Church in the 21st Century Center is collecting young people’s thoughts about their faith and the future of the Catholic Church.

Athletics & Recreation / Sports

Greg Brown '90 named Schiller Family Head Hockey Coach

An All-American defenseman for the Eagles, he won three NCAA titles in 14 seasons behind the bench as an assistant on the Heights.

Campus & Community / Students

New UGBC leadership

BC's undergraduate government welcomes a new president and vice president.

Campus & Community / Students

Fiddler on the Heights

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

Nation, World & Society / Law & Politics

New dean named for Boston College Law School

Cornell University Law Professor Odette Lienau will be the inaugural Marianne D. Short, Esq., Dean at BC Law.

Campus & Community / Announcements

New director for BC Center for Christian-Jewish Learning

Rev. Daniel Joslyn-Siemiatkoski also is named Kraft Family Professor.

Campus & Community / Announcements

BC named a Military Friendly School

The University is recognized for its commitment to programs and services that support the campus military community.

Campus & Community / Announcements

BC Student Affairs VP to review revamp of BAIC

Shawna Cooper-Gibson has announced plans to conduct an extensive review, including conversations and focus groups, on how best to maximize the benefits of the center.

Athletics & Recreation / Department News

Using hockey to teach life lessons

BC's legendary head hockey coach Jerry York zeroed in on winning his sport’s biggest prizes⁠—but championship trophies weren't the only focus of his program.

Campus & Community / Honors & Awards

BC junior wins Truman Scholarship

Emma Story's interest in politics and government has taken her beyond the classroom since her high school days.

Campus & Community / Announcements

Boston College earns STARS gold rating for sustainability

The University is recognized for campus-wide achievement by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.

Athletics & Recreation / Department News

Patrick Kraft named VP for athletics at Penn State

Sr. Associate Athletics Director J.M. Caparro will serve as interim director of Boston College athletics.

Campus & Community / Faculty

New Cooney Family Assistant Professor

Allison Curseen specializes in African American and 19th-century American literature and culture.

Nation, World & Society / Education

BC study shows rise in adolescent handgun carrying

Researchers at Boston College's Lynch School find uptick particularly among white, rural, and higher income teens.

Campus & Community / Announcements

Woods College expands strategic partnerships

Agreements include incentives for employees of Boston Public Schools, MassBio, and, for the M.S. in Sports Administration program, with the National Junior College Athletic Association.

Faith & Religion / Ministry

STM honors Sr. Maryanne Confoy

The internationally respected scholar, teacher, and alumna received the School of Theology and Ministry Alumni Distinguished Service Award.

Campus & Community / Students

The future of philanthropy

First-year student Alyssa Lego wants to change the world for people with disabilities, including students at the Campus School—and she’s already begun.

Art & Culture / Fine Arts

"New Nostalgia" at Boston College Arts Festival

More than 1,400 University artists will participate in some 50 events across the three-day showcase April 28-30.

Nation, World & Society / Law & Politics

BC Law Professor Joan Blum awarded Fulbright to Uzbekistan

She will teach and conduct research at Tashkent State University of Law.

Faith & Religion / Ministry

New dean for BC School of Theology and Ministry

Michael C. McCarthy, S.J. former VP for mission integration and planning and associate professor of theology at Fordham University, will assume the position July 1.

Nation, World & Society / Law & Politics

Kimberly Budd to address BC Law Class of 2022

The Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court will be keynote speaker for Boston College Law School’s Commencement on May 27.

Humanities / History

BC historian James O'Toole delivers "last lecture"

The Clough Millennium Professor Emeritus offered insights from his career and his forthcoming book on the history of Boston College.

Faith & Religion / Jesuit, Catholic

The way forward

A conference co-sponsored by BC’s Boisi Center brought some 70 bishops and theologians together to discuss the future of the U.S. Catholic Church.

Science, Tech & Health / Earth, Environment & Sustainability

Schiller Institute Energy and Climate Series

Free public events this spring feature distinguished scholars from the U.S. and abroad.

Nation, World & Society / Retirement & Aging

BC research report looks at Medicare and prescription drug costs

A Center for Retirement Research brief explored the financial implications of Alzheimer's drug Aduhelm.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

50 years of Black Studies at BC

The half-century commemoration was the theme for this year's return of the Blacks in Boston conference.

Campus & Community / Honors & Awards

Mikayla Sanchez '23 is awarded Boston College Romero Scholarship

The BC junior hopes to foster her commitment to social justice through a career in the field of law.

Athletics & Recreation / Department News

BC Head Hockey Coach Jerry York announces retirement

The winningest coach in NCAA hockey history and five-time NCAA champion will end his career after 50 years of Division I coaching, 28 with the Eagles.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

Running for others

Here's a snapshot of 27 Eagles running for a cause.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

BC Student Affairs VP races toward "World Marathon Majors"

Running this year's Boston Marathon will enable Shawna Cooper-Gibson to complete the world's six most high-profile racing events.

Athletics & Recreation / Sports

BC Baseball claims Beanpot Championship

The win is the 14th Beanpot title for the Eagles.

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.

Nation, World & Society / Education

City Connects here and abroad

Ireland’s Minister for Education observes the BC program that supports teachers and students across the U.S. and in Dublin.

Campus & Community / Students

BC experiences record year in undergraduate admission

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

Humanities / Communication

BC professor receives Fulbright Fellowship in Medicine

Professor of Communication Ashley Duggan will serve as a senior scholar with Ireland's Royal College of Surgeons.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

BC launches "Mile 21"

A new lineup of events for students on Marathon Monday begins this year.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

A meaningful 26.2

More than 30 Eagles will run the 2023 Boston Marathon for charity.

Nation, World & Society / Sociology

BC Professor Juliet Schor to speak at TED2022

At this year's flagship TED conference, the internationally noted social economist will make the case for the four-day work week.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

Soccer legend Mia Hamm to speak at BC Council for Women event

The Olympic gold medalist and Women's World Cup winner will address the CWBC Colloquium on April 12.

Campus & Community / Students

25th anniversary of BC Kairos

Some 10,000 BC students have participated in the popular formative popular retreat since its inception.

Nation, World & Society / Education

Recognized for distinguished service

Lynch School Professor Susan Bruce is honored by the Division of Visual Impairments and Deafblindness of the Council for Exceptional Children.

Campus & Community / Announcements

Student Affairs VP outlines plans to enhance inclusivity

Shawna Cooper-Gibson seeks to make Student Affairs’ centers, offices, and programs more accessible for all students.

Campus & Community / Announcements

BC's Be a Beacon campaign shines

The fundraising effort for financial aid has proven so successful, it’s outgrown organizer expectations.

Science, Tech & Health / Earth, Environment & Sustainability

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awards $6.2M grant to BC research team

A four-year partnership will examine water quality in watersheds and along coastlines in three U.S. regions.

Nation, World & Society / Law & Politics

BC's Winston Center hosts John Kasich

The former Ohio governor will speak at the center's Clough Colloquium on April 7.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

'Bring It to the Heights'

The annual performance competition continues to strengthen BC's bond with Brighton's Saint Columbkille Partnership School.

Campus & Community / Announcements

BC Athletics to partner with Mass General Brigham

MGB will serve as the exclusive healthcare provider for BC men’s and women’s teams in all sports at the varsity and club levels.

Nation, World & Society / International

"Ukraine: In War, In Peace, In History"

Boston College faculty provide an interdisciplinary conversation.

Nation, World & Society / Social Work

Touched by violence

BC School of Social Work Assistant Professor Robert Motley, Jr. explores the intersection of racism, violence, and trauma for Black emerging adults.

Campus & Community / Announcements

U.S. News "best graduate schools" 2023

The latest rankings show strong performances among Boston College graduate programs.

Campus & Community / Faculty

BC names Felter Family Assistant Professor in Economics

Theodore Papageorgiou is the inaugural holder of the appointment established in honor of retired Professor of Economics Richard W. Tresch.

Faith & Religion / Ministry

Boston College Magazine podcast

School of Theology and Ministry Dean Thomas Stegman, S.J., on what a medical diagnosis has taught him about work, life, and faith.

Humanities / History

"As a historian, I want to hear it all"

BC Professor of History Heather Cox Richardson talks about her White House interview with President Joe Biden.

Nation, World & Society / Education

BC faculty recognized for outstanding scholarship

Andy Hargreaves and Matthias von Davier have been elected to the National Academy of Education.

Campus & Community / Announcements

In Memoriam: Robert R. Newton

A mainstay of Boston College administration for more than four decades has died at age 86.

Campus & Community / Announcements

In Memoriam: John (Jack) Joyce ’61, M.B.A.’70, H. '16

A founder and chairman of the Boston College Club, former Alumni Association president, and McMullen Museum patron has died at age 87.

Campus & Community / Alumni

In search of a story

From Mexico to Antarctica, NOVA filmmaker Arlo Pérez ’16 goes where the science takes him.

Nation, World & Society / Education

New Department of Formative Education

The BC Lynch School department will serve as a hub for school- and campus-wide efforts.

Nation, World & Society / Law & Politics

Four scholars join BC Law

They bring expertise in property and community development law, constitutional law, and criminal justice practice.

Campus & Community / Announcements

Boston College to offer M.S. in Applied Analytics

New Woods College graduate degree program will focus on high-demand skills related to data analysis, machine learning, and artificial intelligence

Art & Culture / Music

Commemorating Bach and Beethoven

Works by the two master musicians will be celebrated with BC Music Department concerts.

Athletics & Recreation / Sports

Pete Frates Center to be dedicated

The indoor baseball and softball facility is named in honor of the late BC alumnus, baseball captain, and ALS awareness champion.

Campus & Community / Honors & Awards

BC a leader in student Fulbrights

Boston College continues to be among the nation’s top producers of student Fulbright award winners, according to a 2021-22 report.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

A turning point

Two years after COVID lockdown began, the University's response to the pandemic remains vigilant, but is shifting.

Campus & Community / Announcements

Tuition 2022-23

BC's Board of Trustees announced tuition, room and board, and need-based financial aid for the coming academic year

Campus & Community / Alumni

Laetare Sunday 2022

The annual BC Alumni Association celebration will feature remarks by Connell School of Nursing Dean Katherine Gregory.

Nation, World & Society / International

Social history as a research lens

A conversation with Dublin City University historian James Kelly, currently BC's Burns Visiting Scholar in Irish Studies.

Campus & Community / Faculty

In Memoriam: Albert E. Beaton, Jr.

The inaugural Augustus C. Long Professor of Education at BC's Lynch School and its former CSTEEP director died on March 8 at age 90.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

Without shelter on a cold night

BC volunteers participate in Boston’s annual homeless census.

Campus & Community / Announcements

Faculty-staff experience survey

Triennial survey is an effort to gain better understanding of the work climate and overall professional experiences of BC employees.

Nation, World & Society / Law & Politics

Carroll School highly ranked for research

The Financial Times ranks the Carroll School of Management 26th globally.

Nation, World & Society / Law & Politics

In Memoriam: Catharine Wells

The BC Law professor was a nationally recognized expert on pragmatism and its relationship to American legal theory.

Faith & Religion / Jesuit, Catholic

'Encuentro'

BC's Roche Center for Catholic Education leads an examination of the reality of immigration—nationally, at the U.S.-Mexico border, and across the world.

Science, Tech & Health / Nursing & Healthcare

The pandemics to come

The world is likely to experience future outbreaks. Four BC experts explain how we can prepare—and why we may be in better shape than you think.

Campus & Community / Honors & Awards

A powerful voice

Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship winner Kudzai Kapurura ’23 aims to uplift others with her words and actions.

Nation, World & Society / Social Work

$3.3M grant aids BC research project on trauma, violence

NIMH funding supports a groundbreaking BC School of Social Work study of children and adversity.

Nation, World & Society / Law & Politics

School closures and elections

How will candidates who supported remote learning during the pandemic fare during the midterm elections?

Faith & Religion / Ministry

Strong placement for STM graduates

Despite pandemic challenges, 96 percent of BC's School of Theology and Ministry 2021 class secured placement within six months of graduation.

Nation, World & Society / Law & Politics

Why law matters

Mathew Rosengart J.D. '87 became a household name in the Britney Spears conservatorship case. Success, he says, is in helping people.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

Four decades of fixing

After 41 years at BC, Facilities Services lead mechanic Michael Franks retires.

Humanities / History

BC historian interviews President Joe Biden

Professor of History Heather Cox Richardson talked with the president about his views on American democracy in the 21st century.

Campus & Community / Students

BC Spring Break service trips resume

After the pandemic caused them to pivot last year, BC Appalachia Volunteers and other student groups are once again ready to roll.

Nation, World & Society / Law & Politics

Palin v. the First Amendment: What next?

A Q&A with Boston College Law School Professor Kent Greenfield.

Science, Tech & Health / Nursing & Healthcare

Deciphering the criminal mind

A new book details Connell School of Nursing Prof. Ann Burgess's trailblazing work with the FBI.

Campus & Community / Alumni

The ends of the earth

BC alumnus and blind mountain-climber Erik Weihenmayer goes exploring with Will Smith.

Nation, World & Society / Law & Politics

BC Law prof to guide SCOTUS nominee

A Q&A with Rappaport Professor, former U.S. Senator Doug Jones, tapped as 'sherpa' for the Supreme Court nominee's confirmation process.

Faith & Religion / Jesuit, Catholic

Hispanic educators, Catholic schools

BC researchers conduct a groundbreaking study of Hispanic teachers and leaders in U.S. Catholic schools.

Campus & Community / Students

Undergrad applications set new BC record

All-time high sets the stage for academically excellent, diverse new class, and furthers higher-ed opportunities for underrepresented students

Campus & Community / Students

It’s a match

BC Project Life donor registry drive featuring former NFL star Luke Kuechly ’15 yields two potential stem cell matches for patients with leukemia.

Campus & Community / Students

Behind the scenes

Morrissey College student Lily Telegdy ’23 is a stage director, radio station manager, and now, a playwright.

Nation, World & Society / Law & Politics

Matt Rosengart J.D. '87 to speak at BC Law School

Alumnus, advocate for rights of the vulnerable who represented Britney Spears in her conservatorship case will deliver Dean's Distinguished Lecture.

Campus & Community / Students

BC a top producer of Gilman Scholarship winners

The U.S. State Department-sponsored program supports outstanding undergraduates who wish to study or intern abroad.

Humanities / History

New AAAS Fellow

History Professor Conevery Valencius is honored by the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

New from BC Dining: Carney Kitchen

The space consists of four different stations, each with a unique concept and rotating meal options.

Campus & Community / Students

Most popular majors?

Find out which majors take the top spots this year.

Nation, World & Society / International

Bloody Sunday anniversary symposium

BC's Irish Studies program will mark the 50th anniversary of the tragic day in Derry and explore its enduring relevance.

Faith & Religion / Ministry

What makes education Catholic?

What does it mean to place the word “Catholic” before such terms as school, education, or teacher? A new book explores the answer.

Art & Culture / Theatre

BC prof named to College of Fellows of the American Theatre

Stuart J. Hecht receives one of the highest honors of the nation's theater community.

Campus & Community / Announcements

In Memoriam: Jean McKeigue

The former BC director of community affairs died on February 4. She was 75.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

Resilience, generosity, and hope

Afghan refugee Farhad Sharifi escaped violence in his home country, and found a team of supporters at BC.

Nation, World & Society / Education

$10M gift honors BC Lynch School Professor Mary Walsh

BC's Center for Optimized Student Support will be renamed the Mary E. Walsh Center for Thriving Children.

Campus & Community / Announcements

School of Theology and Ministry dean search underway

Interviews will take place this semester with the hope of finalizing an appointment in the summer.

Humanities / Literature

New season for Lowell Humanities Series

BC welcomes a a diverse lineup of dynamic speakers.

Nation, World & Society / Education

New director, renamed institute

Alex L. Pieterse is the new head of the Lynch School's Institute for the Study of Race and Culture.

Nation, World & Society / Social Work

Culturally responsive care

BC School of Social Work researcher explores how racism and sexism hamper interventions to improve mental health, especially in young people.

Nation, World & Society / Education

Multiple honors for Lynch School faculty member

Assistant Professor Jon M. Wargo receives two early-career awards and is honored for a language arts article.

Art & Culture / Fine Arts

McMullen presents 'Time and Place'

The first wide-ranging U.S. museum exhibition of works by acclaimed British documentary photographer Martin Parr.

Science, Tech & Health / Physics

BC physicists win CAREER awards

Assistant Professors Qiong Ma and Benedetta Flebus are recognized by the National Science Foundation.f

Art & Culture / Theatre

New BC theater season begins

The premiere of three original one-act plays by Boston College student playwrights will highlight the spring lineup.

Campus & Community / Faculty

In Memoriam: Francine J. Cardman

The School of Theology and Ministry associate professor was noted for her teaching and writings in the areas of early Christian history and theology.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

BC Women's Summit

This year's event will feature addresses by environmentalist Leah Thomas and slam poet Sarah Kay.

Nation, World & Society / Education

Study shows lasting value of early care and education

Sustained, high quality, community-based ECE diminishes the consequence of poverty into adulthood, BC researchers find.

Nation, World & Society / International

International snapshot

BC's international population is rebounding over last year.

Campus & Community / Announcements

BC announces plans for Pine Manor Institute for Student Success

Initiatives will enhance educational opportunities for underrepresented, first-generation students.

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.

Faith & Religion / Ministry

School of Theology and Ministry dean to step down in June

Thomas D. Stegman, S.J., led the school to the upper echelons in global rankings.

Campus & Community / Alumni

A guiding light

Steve Pemberton ’89 discusses 'The Lighthouse Effect,' his new book about those who selflessly guide us along life’s voyage.

Campus & Community / Alumni

The sound of success

A new country music podcast from longtime Boston radio DJ Candy O’Terry ’79 is winning fans—and awards.

Faith & Religion / Ministry

Cavalieri Visiting Jesuit Professor

Ecuadorian scholar and School of Theology and Ministry alumnus Vicente Chong, S.J., returns to STM as the inaugural chairholder.

Campus & Community / Announcements

BC's annual economic impact in Mass. is $3.3 billion

An analysis conducted by national independent research firm Econsult Solutions.

Campus & Community / Faculty

In Memoriam: Peter Kugel

A long-time member and former chair of the Computer Science Department, the retired professor has died at age 91.

Athletics & Recreation / Athletes

Two men's hockey Eagles headed for Olympics

Senior forward Marc McLaughlin and junior defenseman Drew Helleson are selected for the 2022 Team USA.

Campus & Community / Alumni

Design visionaries

Four BC-educated interior designers are changing the look and feel of Boston.

Nation, World & Society / Business & Management

The business of art

Kate Herlihy had a background in art history before getting a BC M.B.A. Now she has a major role in an international art event.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

'What I've learned'

Insights from beloved BC librarian and adjunct professor Kwasi Sarkodie-Mensah.

Campus & Community / Alumni

Friendly rivals

When former BC roommates become orthopedic physicians for competing NFL teams.

Campus & Community / Alumni

She runs the show

As head producer of Bravo's 'Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen,' Deirdre Connolly ’97 is remaking late-night television.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

Auxiliary Services executive director, longtime BC employee retires

Linda J. Riley has made extensive contributions through varied positions during her 45-year BC career.

Athletics & Recreation / Athletes

Eagles named to U.S. Olympic Team

Cayla Barnes '22, Megan Keller '19, and Alex Carpenter '16 are on the 2022 U.S. Women's Olympic Hockey Team roster.

Campus & Community / Alumni

Raising the bar

Alumna Kimberly Addison ’12 celebrates her Ghanaian heritage through chocolate.

Campus & Community / Alumni

"Life after Privacy"

Author and BC grad Firmin DeBrabander ’94 on how democracy can survive in the digital age.

Campus & Community / Students

BC Endeavor 2022

The popular career exploration program for BC sophomores and juniors in the liberal arts will feature fintech entrepreneur Bill Clerico '07.

Science, Tech & Health / Biology & Genetics

Predicting the future of COVID

Boston College biologists develop a computational model to detect emerging Coronavirus strains.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

14 uplifting moments from 2021

It was a year of firsts, including a new engineering program, Commencement in October (!) and a BC WLAX national championship.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

Continuing stories

It was "back to school" for popular local outreach program BC Read Aloud this fall.

Campus & Community / Alumni

Character sketch: Alexander Philiphose M.’74

The oldest volunteer currently in the Peace Corps Response Program reflects on his recent service.

Campus & Community / Alumni

'Tossed'

Singer-songwriter Kaiti Jones M.S.W. ’17 talks about her latest album.

Nation, World & Society / Sociology

Studying "resource deserts"

Lacee Satcher, assistant professor of sociology and environmental studies, explores the intersection of inequality, environment, and health.

Campus & Community / Alumni

The gourmet guru

Valerie Gurdal ’85 has been enlightening palates for decades at her pioneering shop Formaggio Kitchen.

Art & Culture / Music

Lifetime achievement award

BC's distinguished artist-in-residence, conductor, and organist John Finney is honored by Choral Arts New England.

Campus & Community / Alumni

New U.S. Ambassador to China

Alumnus R. Nicholas Burns '78, H '02, former ambassador to NATO and Greece, has been confirmed as United States ambassador to the People's Republic of China.

Athletics & Recreation / Sports

U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame

The winningest coach in college hockey history, Schiller Family Head Coach Jerry York is officially inducted.

Campus & Community / Announcements

A career to be proud of

Al Travaglini ’73 returned to BC as a custodian. He’s retiring more than 36 years later as a director.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

BC hosts ImpACCt Design Summit

Competition for students from Boston College and other ACC schools involved application of design thinking.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

A great place to work

BC Dining employment offers students opportunity and flexibility.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

Checking in on EagleApps

A Q&A on the new platform to manage academic and enrollment activities, one year on.

Campus & Community / Students

Unstoppable

Graduating senior Urwa Hameed wants to improve the lives of women in her native Pakistan and beyond. Her new book is just the beginning.

Science, Tech & Health / Earth, Environment & Sustainability

Lessons learned at COP26

Boston College attendees at the U.N. Climate Change Conference reflect on takeaways and the road from here.

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.

Campus & Community / Alumni

I <3 BC Week

Now through December 3 is the perfect time to show your love for BC. Thanks to $45,000 in challenge funds, each gift will have an even greater impact.

Campus & Community / Students

A platform to empower

As Miss Massachusetts, BC master's student and future social worker Elizabeth Pierre uses her crown to help young people find their voice.

Nation, World & Society / Social Work

What happens when you ban sale of flavored tobacco products?

BC researchers will study the effect of state policies on young people's use of the products.

Nation, World & Society / Education

"The great resignation"

A record 4.4 million Americans quit their jobs in September. Lynch School workforce expert David Blustein talks about the story behind the numbers.

Science, Tech & Health / Physics

Exotic metals

BC research reveals new insights on the unique properties and phenomena of 'kagome lattice' superconductors.

Science, Tech & Health / Nursing & Healthcare

Public health nursing in action

Outreach from the Connell School of Nursing hsd helped a Boston high school significantly amp up its student COVID-19 vaxx rate.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

Remembering the victims of COVID

From 200 miles away, Boston College students are contributing to a new kind of journalism in New York City.

Art & Culture / Fine Arts

Exhibition showcases work by faculty and staff

Organized by the student-run BC Art Club, the show is on view in Carney Hall.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

Advent with BC

Resources for the season include weekly reflections and the C21 Center's interactive Advent calendar.

Campus & Community / Announcements

John Barros to join Corcoran Center

The former City of Boston economic chief will join the Carroll School center as its inaugural visiting professional.

Campus & Community / Students

Ready to rock

BC band Photo Negative prepares for their biggest stage yet.

Campus & Community / Faculty

In Memoriam: James A. Woods, S.J.

Watch a video of the funeral Mass for Boston College's longest-serving dean and the namesake of the Woods College of Advancing Studies.

Campus & Community / Alumni

Peanut power

After fighting malnutrition across the globe, BC grad Navyn Salem tackles hunger closer to home.

Campus & Community / Faculty

'Toward the Morning Sun'

Navajo weavings from the collection of BC professor Rebecca Valette are now on view at a venue dedicated to the advancement of Native American art.

Campus & Community / Alumni

Grief, groceries, showing up

In a new memoir, BC grad Liz Hauck shares her story of finding solace in serving others.

Campus & Community / Alumni

Operation Deep Freeze

Joe Dobbratz ’51 is one of the select few BC alumni to have a glacier named for him. This is the incredible story of how it happened.

Science, Tech & Health / Earth, Environment & Sustainability

Pollution and the heart

In the New England Journal of Medicine, a BC professor and public health expert calls on doctors to screen and treat patients for exposure to air pollution.

Humanities / History

Dual honors for BC historian

A leading national commentator on American history and politics, Heather Cox Richardson received a pair of awards this fall.

Science, Tech & Health / Nursing & Healthcare

Leadership journey

Connell School of Nursing Dean Katherine Gregory shared key lessons during her Pinnacle Lecture address.

Athletics & Recreation / Athletes

Project Life at BC

Former Eagles and Carolina Panthers LB Luke Kuechly '15 recruits BC students to global bone marrow, stem cell donor registry.

Nation, World & Society / Law & Politics

New BC Law website solves a legal mystery

A research team makes stunning discoveries about historic civil rights lawyer and anti-slavery activist Robert Morris.

Humanities / Philosophy & Ethics

Fr. Bernauer tribute

Essays honor Kraft Family Professor Emeritus James Bernauer, S.J., former director of the Center for Christian-Jewish Learning.

Science, Tech & Health / Earth, Environment & Sustainability

Good vibrations

A BC seismologist estimates vibrations generated at the BC-Virginia Tech game were equivalent to a 1-2 magnitude earthquake.

Faith & Religion / Ministry

Discerning a meaningful retirement

Boston College hosted participants in the Ignatian Legacy Fellows program.

Nation, World & Society / Social Work

Undergrad researchers confront "messy reality"

Working with BC School of Social Work faculty shapes students' perspectives of pressing social problems.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

Korean war hero's name added to BC Veterans Memorial

Former student and First Lt. Thomas Redgate, killed in combat and MIA for seven decades, becomes the wall's 211th inscription.

Faith & Religion / Jesuit, Catholic

"For God and Country"

The WWII diary of former BC dean Lt. Commander John P. Foley, S.J., U.S. Navy chaplain, depicts the "horrors and heroism" of those who served.

Campus & Community / Alumni

Irish dance across time, distance, and COVID

Boston-area performer, teacher, and choreographer Kieran Jordan ’96 will screen her new documentary film at BC on November 18.

Nation, World & Society / Business & Management

Demystifying cryptocurrency

Leonard Kostovetsky of BC's Carroll School of Management talks about the "Wild West" of digital assets.

Faith & Religion / Ministry

Jubilate Deo Award

School of Theology and Ministry Professor John F. Baldovin, S.J., is honored for his substantial contribution to the development of pastoral liturgy in the U.S.

Campus & Community / Students

BC celebrates first-gen students

First-Gen Week will be held on campus November 5-12.

Campus & Community / Students

Always on duty

Boston College nursing student Cameron Howe stepped in to help save the life of a Boston Marathon runner.

Nation, World & Society / Social Work

Latinx healthcare initiative

BC School of Social Work partners with Mass General Brigham to improve healthcare for state's Latinx communities.

Campus & Community / Faculty

In Memoriam: James F. Halpin

The former associate dean and Carroll School of Management professor also served as rector of BC's Jesuit community.

Campus & Community / Students

More than a marathon

Senior Olivia Colombo turns a dire medical prognosis into her proudest athletic achievement.

Campus & Community / Alumni

The importance of representation in government

Boston policy manager Alex Gray '06, who is blind, weighs in.

Campus & Community / Faculty

In Memoriam: Kent J. Wosepka

The former Carroll School part-time faculty member was struck by a vehicle while riding his bike in Texas.

Nation, World & Society / International

'Healing along the fault lines'

International Education "Week" will be celebrated throughout November at BC.

Campus & Community / Students

Hybrid career expo blends recruitment fair and research showcase

Woods College applied economics grad program partners with Open Data Science Conference on new twist in career events.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

Veterans Day Remembrance

BC's 21st annual ceremony will feature a keynote address by retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Raymond Berube '78.

Campus & Community / Announcements

BC to send delegation to COP26

A group of faculty and students will attend the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow.

Nation, World & Society / Education

"True North" discernment app a hit

Resource developed by a Lynch School team helps students find pathways to purpose.

Nation, World & Society / Education

"Pulled Up Short"

Lynch School Dean Stanton Wortham launches season two of his assumption-upending podcast.

Nation, World & Society / Law & Politics

BC Law School deanship named

The Marianne D. Short, Esq., Law School Deanship will be established through a $10 million gift from the school’s most generous benefactor.

Faith & Religion / Theology

New undergraduate theology journal

'Mystērion' brings student perspectives to bear on theological topics.

Art & Culture / Theatre

New Monan Professor in Theatre Arts

Director, producer, and educator Summer L. Williams joins BC's Theatre Department this year.

Campus & Community / Alumni

Ode to Mary Ann's

Sportswriter Mike Lupica '74 looks back at the Cleveland Circle dive bar.

Campus & Community / Students

Discernment for doctoral students

An internship program through BC's Institute for the Liberal Arts supports career exploration for Ph.D. students.

Faith & Religion / Ministry

First endowed chair for STM

A gift intention from alumna Anne Marie Kitz will honor School of Theology and Ministry founding Dean Richard Clifford, S.J.

Science, Tech & Health / Technology

Assessing cyber-preparedness

New resource results from collaboration between infotech and data protection companies and Woods College cybersecurity program.

BC Events / Commencement

Commencement for Class of 2020

Separated during their senior year by the pandemic, the class was celebrated at the Heights this weekend.

Science, Tech & Health / Nursing & Healthcare

In memory of Denise Testa

New manikins for the BC's Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Program honor its co-founder.

Nation, World & Society / International

Air pollution’s deadly toll

BC Global Observatory uncovers air pollution's striking economic and human cost in Africa's first continent-wide survey.

Art & Culture / Theatre

Live theater returns to campus

The fall season at Robsham Theater begins with Ella Hickson's play "Oil" on the main stage.

Nation, World & Society / Social Work

'Portraits of Dementia'

An exhibit delves into the physical, emotional, community, and health care aspects of dementia.

Nation, World & Society / Sociology

National Climate Assessment

Environmental sociologist Andrew Jorgenson tapped for report on the state of climate change science.

Campus & Community / Students

A unique class for a unique time

For members of the Class of 2025, exploration of BC as their potential higher ed destination was entirely remote.

Faith & Religion / Jesuit, Catholic

Reflections for the Ignatian Year

In a video series, Ignatian Colleagues Program participants from BC discuss how Ignatian charism influences their work.

BC Events

Pops hits a high note

At its 29th annual gala, Pops on the Heights raised a record $14.5 million for student support.

Science, Tech & Health / Physics

Liquid-like electron flow

Boston College researchers reveal a novel metal where electrons flow with fluid-like dynamics.

Campus & Community / Announcements

New director for BC Prison Ed Program

Doctoral candidate Patrick Conway will lead the growing initiative, which brings college- level courses to incarcerated students.

Nation, World & Society / International

Ricci Institute coming to Boston College

The internationally acclaimed institute for Chinese-Western cultural history, and its library, will open at BC in early 2022

Campus & Community / Around Campus

Running for good

Meet 12 Eagles taking on this year’s Boston Marathon.

Campus & Community / Alumni

Celebrating BC's Class of 2020

Graduates whose senior year was interrupted by the pandemic returned to the Heights for Commencement ceremonies. Watch online here.

Athletics & Recreation / Sports

Haf time

Boston College Magazine spotlights football head coach Jeff Hafley.

Campus & Community / Announcements

BC among nation's leaders in Pell graduation rates

BC places fourth on the Chronicle of Higher Education list of private colleges and universities with the best six-year grad rates for Pell Grant students.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

Sustainability, sushi, and more from BC Dining

Read about new options on the menu and on the horizon.

Nation, World & Society / Education

NSF grant will support deeper understanding of ocean ecosystems

The $25 miillion grant will establish a new interdisciplinary center composed of universities, including Boston College, and marine biology labs.

Nation, World & Society / Social Work

Study will probe link between work and well-being

A $1.7 million grant supports two long-terms projects by BC School of Social Work researchers.

Nation, World & Society / Education

Focus on early childhood

The new Institute for Early Childhood Policy will expand research and interdisciplinary collaboration between the Lynch School and the School of Social Work.

Faith & Religion / Jesuit, Catholic

Worth the wait

Six new statues of Jesuit saints bring beauty and meaning to Boston College’s second-oldest building.

Science, Tech & Health / Physics

Cottrell Plus SEED Award

The award to physicist Ziqiang Wang recognizes singular exceptional endeavors and supports high impact research.

Campus & Community / Faculty

In Memoriam: Marvin C. Rintala

The retired professor of political science, who taught at Boston College for four decades, died on September 9 at age 87.

Campus & Community / Announcements

New leadership for CDIL

Brian Salerno will direct BC's Center for Digital Innovation in Learning.

Campus & Community / Announcements

Graduate program enrollment strong

BC welcomed 2,542 new graduate students for 2021-22, an 11 percent increase over the last academic year.

Nation, World & Society / Education

AERA Lindquist Award

Lynch School Boisi Professor Henry Braun will be honored for his research in testing and measurement.

Science, Tech & Health / Biology & Genetics

Conference to address rise in global cancer

The on-campus and online public event October 2 will focus on health, ethics, and social justice.

Campus & Community / Students

Mission driven

BC senior Bailey Renger spent the summer helping NASA build the quantum network of the future.

Science, Tech & Health / Earth, Environment & Sustainability

Reconsidering early plant life

New research from BC paleobotanist Paul Strother helps explain the evolution of land plants from freshwater algae.

Nation, World & Society / International

BC expands international education opportunities

New Office of Global Education reflects an agenda for a new era.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

Hero laid to rest

Seventy-one years after he went MIA, former BC student 1st Lt. Thomas Redgate comes home for a funeral Mass at St. Ignatius.

Campus & Community / Announcements

New point person for BC veterans

Michael Lorenz, an Air National Guard veteran, has been named assistant director for veteran programs and services.

Campus & Community / Announcements

U.S. News rankings for 2022

Boston College placed 36th in the latest survey of national universities by U.S. News & World Report.

Campus & Community / Alumni

At the top of his field

Juan Lopera ’99 was a pioneer in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Now he’s leading diversity efforts across one of the state’s largest health systems.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

"White Noise"

A discussion on the rise and dangers of white nationalism will feature the director of the groundbreaking documentary.

Humanities / Literature

Lowell Humanities Series

A panoply of accomplished figures will address critical topics this fall.

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.

Humanities / History

New Sullivan Chair

Award-winning historian Guy Beiner has been appointed as the Craig and Maureen Sullivan Millennium Professor in Irish Studies.

Campus & Community / Announcements

BC receives record-setting gift

A $75-million gift from the estate of Joyce L. and E. Paul Robsham M.Ed.’83 will enhance students’ academic, artistic, and social experience.

Faith & Religion / Jesuit, Catholic

Mass of the Holy Spirit

The tradition for the opening of the school year at Jesuit institutions will take place on September 9.

Faith & Religion / Theology

'Reimagining the Moral Life'

A two-day conference will examine how Monan Professor of Theology Lisa Sowle Cahill has shaped the field of Christian ethics.

Campus & Community / Announcements

New leaders for Boston College Forum on Racial Justice in America

Vice President Joy Moore and Morrissey College Dean Gregory Kalscheur, S.J., are named co-directors.

Nation, World & Society / Law & Politics

BC Law Dean search committee

The search committee members have been announced by Provost and Dean of Faculties David Quigley.

BC Events / Convocation

University Convocation

Boston College will move forward on signature initiatives, senior administrators say.

Humanities / Communication

Politically incorrect

How partisanship thwarts science-based programs.

Science, Tech & Health / Physics

Spotty superconductivity

A high-temp superconductor reveals new insights into how it enters the nematic state, a BC-led research team reports.

Science, Tech & Health / Nursing & Healthcare

Honored for mentorship

Connell School of Nursing Professor and Associate Dean Christopher Lee is recognized by the American Heart Association.

Campus & Community / Announcements

Schiller Institute awards inaugural grants

Fifteen grants will support collaborative projects by faculty and researchers from across Boston College.

Campus & Community / Announcements

'As welcoming a presence for BC as Gasson Hall'

Alumnus, Associate Vice Provost Joe Burns retires after nearly four decades of service.

Campus & Community / Students

McNair Scholars shine

Faculty mentors praise BC student researchers in the University's McNair Scholars Program.

Campus & Community / Students

A bridge between passions

Julia Spiegel '22, a neuroscience major and Hispanic Studies minor, blends both disciplines in her summer research internship.

Campus & Community / Alumni

Say cheese

Meet Casey Galligan '08, who crafts artisan cheese in the Adirondacks.

Campus & Community / Alumni

Flower power

Artist Gretchen Andrew '10 is manipulating the internet to change the world.

Campus & Community / Faculty

In Memoriam: Marian St. Onge

The retired founding director of BC's Office of International Programs has died at age 77.

Science, Tech & Health / Physics

High-energy physics

BC physicists' discovery of the 'layer Hall effect' in a unique material could lead to ultra-efficient electronic advances.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

A second life

A local sculptor creates lasting artwork from an ailing oak tree.

Campus & Community / Alumni

An inclusive vision

Alex Gray ’06 hopes to become Boston’s first blind city councilor.

Campus & Community / Students

Declaring success

Why a collection of new Carroll School of Management minors are exploding in popularity.

Campus & Community / Announcements

New director of financial aid

Ebony Marsala⁠—a noted problem solver, strategic thinker, and effective communicator⁠—joined BC this summer.

Campus & Community / Announcements

In Memoriam: Brian P. Burns

The former BC trustee and founder and principal benefactor of the John J. Burns Library of Rare Books and Special Collections has died at age 85.

Campus & Community / Alumni

Right as rain

The bestselling author of 'Fifty Words For Rain,' BC grad Asha Lemmie is taking a fresh approach to historical fiction.

Campus & Community / Alumni

True detective

How Tiffany Brooks ’21 cracked the clues of a fourteen-year-old BC treasure hunt.

Nation, World & Society / Business & Management

Trust, but verify

Machine learning systems need informed (i.e., human) oversight, say Carroll School of Management researchers.

Humanities / Literature

'A Campaign for Justice'

A new book on Ireland's Magdalene Laundries details the work of survivor and academic activists.

Campus & Community / Alumni

Bottoms up

How three BC students founded the liquor-delivery app Drizly—and sold it for $1.1 billion.

Campus & Community / Students

First-gen journey

Monica Sanchez '21 channels pride in her heritage into a means of helping others.

Campus & Community / Announcements

Engineering a better world

Boston College welcomes an impressive inaugural class in human-centered engineering.

Campus & Community / Alumni

Fictional Eagles

BC “alumni” are central characters in an array of movies and TV shows.

Campus & Community / Students

Being authentic

Shakalah Thompson '21 on learning to be fearless, unrelenting, and unapologetic about pursuing your dreams.

Nation, World & Society / Education

AERA Fellow

The American Educational Research Association recognizes Lynch School Professor Matthias von Davier.

Faith & Religion / Jesuit, Catholic

St. Ignatius Day

July 31 is the feast day of St. Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus, who died on that date in 1556.

Campus & Community / Students

Helping people when they need it most

For nursing graduate Cara Hughes '21, service has been a significant part of her BC identity.

Campus & Community / Students

The beauty of law

Army National Guard veteran Riley Odams' academic career at BC's Woods College sparked a passion for the law.

Athletics & Recreation / Athletes

Eagle at the Olympics

BC soccer grad Kristie Mewis '13 is one of five midfielders representing the U.S. at the Tokyo Olympics.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

Reading list

Need inspiration? BC Bookmarks highlights new works by faculty, staff, and alumni

Campus & Community / Around Campus

Summer reading

Need inspiration? BC Bookmarks highlights new work by faculty, staff, and alumni.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

Celebrating 50 years of coeducation

A look back at the BC women who made it happen.

Campus & Community / Announcements

BC welcomes new trustees

Eight new board members are drawn from a range of professional backgrounds.

Nation, World & Society / International

Peer pressure

A BC-led study finds social networks play a powerful role in adoption of clean cooking fuel in India.

Humanities / Language

AAUW American Fellowship winner

The American Association of University Women awards the distinction to Assistant Professor of Hispanic Studies Wan Sonya Tang.

Campus & Community / Students

"It's been a crazy journey"

It began with emigration from Guatemala. At BC, Augustin P. Rac '21 balanced academics, service, entrepreneurship, and the successful pursuit of U.S. citizenship.

Campus & Community / Students

Finding a calling

Through BC PULSE, she found a passion for helping children with disabilities. Meet Lizzy Congiusta '21.

Faith & Religion / Theology

Trudeau Foundation Scholar

Theology's Chanelle Robinson is among scholars chosen to participate in a leadership program for doctoral researchers.

Campus & Community / Honors & Awards

BC Dining wins gold

The industry award recognizes a popular immersive event for students that celebrated Japanese culture and cuisine.

Nation, World & Society / Law & Politics

"Coping with Defeat"

New from political scientist Jonathan Laurence, the book addresses Sunni Islam, Roman Catholicism, and the modern state.

Nation, World & Society / Education

Intercultural partnership

A Lynch School collaboration with Brazilian Jesuit Network supports professional development of teachers and faculty.

Campus & Community / Students

A story to tell

Rising junior Kudzai Kapurura celebrates her bicultural identity through award-winning poetry and public speaking.

Nation, World & Society / Social Work

Reducing opioid harm

Grant to BC School of Social Work supports training in how to keep opioid users safe.

Faith & Religion / Jesuit, Catholic

Catholic publication honors

Faculty of the Philosophy and Theology departments receive awards for their published work.

Athletics & Recreation / Athletes

BC Athletics announces SOAR program

The comprehensive program will assist student-athletes with name, image, and likeness opportunities.

Science, Tech & Health / Nursing & Healthcare

Kelleher Award

Connell School alumna, Hartford Foundation president Terry Fulmer lauded as the embodiment of the 'BC nurse.'

Campus & Community / Honors & Awards

Alpha Sigma Nu award

Boston College wins Best Loyalty Programming in the Alpha Sigma Nu Chapter of the Year awards.

Campus & Community / Announcements

BC names new Student Affairs VP

Shawna Cooper-Gibson, vice president for student services at Seton Hall University, will assume her new role on August 9.

Humanities / Philosophy & Ethics

In Memoriam: Oliva Blanchette

A professor emeritus of philosophy who taught at BC from 1964 through 2019 has died at age 92.

Campus & Community / Announcements

Transition for BC's General Counsel

Joseph Herlihy, general counsel since 1998, will retire this summer, succeeded by Deputy General Counsel Nora Field.

BC Events

Pops Off the Heights wins CASE Gold Award

Reimagined, virtual presentation of a favorite Boston College tradition is honored for execution and engagement

Campus & Community / Students

Keeping the faith

BC pitcher Samrath Singh is believed to be the first observant Sikh ever to play Division 1 baseball.

Faith & Religion / Ministry

A Catholic-Jewish encounter over sacred texts

BC School of Theology and Ministry will develop a course curriculum for Jewish-Christian learning based on the Psalms.

Science, Tech & Health / Biology & Genetics

Finding the 'missing link'

The discovery of a billion-year-old fossil offers new insight into animal evolution, BC researcher says.

Campus & Community / Alumni

Living lives of purpose

Survey results show 93 percent of BC Class of 2020 grads are employed, enrolled in graduate school, or engaged in a fellowship or volunteer experience.

Campus & Community / Honors & Awards

Exploring the world

Current students and recent graduates have earned Fulbrights, Borens, Gilmans, and other prestigious scholarships and awards.

Science, Tech & Health / Earth, Environment & Sustainability

Scientists detect Pleistocence permafrost thaw

Permafrost thawed as recently as 400,000 years ago, when temperatures were not much higher than today, BC researchers report.

Nation, World & Society / Law & Politics

BC Law prof tapped for top SEC role

Renee Jones will direct the Securities and Exchange Commission corporate finance division.

Athletics & Recreation / Department News

Barry Gallup '69 Sports Medicine Center

Naming of the center honors an alumnus, former star receiver, and administrator who has been linked to BC football for nearly half a century.

Campus & Community / Announcements

University prepares interim accreditation report

The Interim (Fifth-Year) Accreditation Report will be submitted to the New England Commission of Higher Education in early 2022.

Nation, World & Society / Education

Mellon Emerging Faculty Leader

Andrés Castro Samayoa of the Lynch School is the first BC faculty member to receive the honor.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

Eagle's Flight

BC's Career Center and Alumni Association join forces to bring more opportunities to students and recent graduates.

Faith & Religion / Jesuit, Catholic

Virtual Ignatian Pilgrimage

Follow in Saint Ignatius' footsteps with a new app from the Institute of Advanced Jesuit Studies.

Athletics & Recreation / Sports

2021 Tewaaraton Award Winner

Senior attacker Charlotte North is named the nation's top collegiate lacrosse player.

Faith & Religion / Ministry

Science for Seminaries

BC's School of Theology and Ministry will integrate neuroscience into its curriculum.

Nation, World & Society / Education

Lynch School team scrutinizes teacher prep

Researchers examine preparation at new graduate schools of education not affiliated with colleges or universities.

Nation, World & Society / Business & Management

Ignatian Global Carroll School Fellow

New fellowship will further connections to the wide network of Jesuit business teachers, scholars, and institutions.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

Parting thoughts

Retiring faculty and staff reflect on their time at BC.

Athletics & Recreation / Sports

National champions!

BC Women's Lacrosse captures 2021 NCAA title.

BC Events / Commencement

'BC gave me a license to dream big'

Hariharan Shanmugam '21 of the Carroll School of Management wins this year's Finnegan Award, Boston College's highest undergraduate Commencement honor.

Athletics & Recreation / Department News

Plans announced for Hoag Basketball Pavilion

BC Athletics receives a $15-million lead gift to name the future practice home of its men's and women's basketball programs.

BC Events / Commencement

David Brooks: Commencement speech

Read the full text of his address to the Class of 2021.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

Commencement 2021 provided a jubilant closing to a challenging year.

BC Events / Commencement

PHOTOS: A joyful day

Commencement 2021 provided a jubilant closing to a challenging year.

BC Events / Commencement

Prepare for the 'Great Unmasking'

Nationally noted columnist, commentator, and bestselling author David Brooks urges Class of 2021 to practice 'social closeness and social courage'

BC Events / Commencement

BC confers honorary degrees

Five distinguished individuals were recognized at Commencement for their achievements, leadership, and service.

Campus & Community / Students

Final Takes

Graduating Boston College seniors reflect on their final year on the Heights.

Campus & Community / Students

Boston College 'Seniors to Remember'

Six members of the Class of 2021 reflect on their BC experience.

Campus & Community / Alumni

The editor

BC alumna Sally Holmes grew up reading Seventeen magazine. Now she’s running Marie Claire.

Campus & Community / Announcements

Increased support for veterans

A pilot program will expand financial support for veterans enrolled in BC Law School and the Carroll School full-time M.B.A.

Nation, World & Society / International

Global Conversations

A student-led Boston College program connects undergraduates with peers abroad for discussions on topics from COVID to racial justice.

Art & Culture / Theatre

BC’s ‘Spoon River Revival’ wins Kennedy Center award

The innovative spring production capped a year of unprecedented challenges for live theater.

Campus & Community / Students

Rewind: 2020-21

It was a year unlike any other. Here's a look back.

Science, Tech & Health / Earth, Environment & Sustainability

Secondhand smoke heightens oral cancer risks

Exposure could hike risk by 51 percent, researchers including BC Global Observatory on Pollution and Health co-director report.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

Courageous Conversations

A Boston College program promotes civil dialogues on racial justice.

Campus & Community / Announcements

Commencement 2021; Class of 2020 celebration

In addition to allowing a limited number of invited guests to the Class of 2021 ceremonies, an event celebrating the Class of 2020 is planned for fall.

Campus & Community / Students

Spring on the Heights | 2021

VIDEO: Boston College students take advantage of the sunshine, warmer weather, and outdoor offerings that come with springtime on the Heights.

Campus & Community / Faculty

Excellence in Teaching Day

This year's event hosted by the Center for Teaching Excellence will be held virtually on May 21.

Campus & Community / Faculty

COVID-19's toll on mental health

During the first 9 months of the pandemic, Americans reported rates of depression and anxiety six times higher than in 2019, BC researchers find.

Nation, World & Society / Education

Milestone for Lynch Leadership Academy

At the ten-year mark, the Carroll School of Management program has trained and supported more than 250 principals and school leaders.

Campus & Community / Faculty

A new leaf

A spinach leaf proves to be an edible scaffold for lab-grown meat, Professor of Engineering Glenn Gaudette reports.

Campus & Community / Students

A matter of ethics

BC undergraduates advanced to the finals at the 25th annual Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl.

Campus & Community / Alumni

The memory hunter

The pioneering research of neuroscientist and BC grad Christine Ann Denny could have life-altering implications.

Nation, World & Society / Social Work

Breaking the cycle

BC Social Work professor Catherine Taylor tests strategies to prevent spanking and its negative outcomes.

Campus & Community / Alumni

A billion to none

BC grad Reeves Wiedeman traces the trajectory of WeWork.

Campus & Community / Students

BC Strong community

BC Strong Scholars, supporters reflect on strides in campus awareness and accessibility.

Campus & Community / Faculty

In Memoriam: Donnah Canavan

The associate professor of psychology and neuroscience centered her teaching and research around her concept of “social energy.”

Faith & Religion / Jesuit, Catholic

Jesuit jubilarians

BC Jesuits Harvey Egan, James Keenan, Donald MacMillan, and John Paris celebrate the anniversaries of their entrance into the Society of Jesus.

Campus & Community / Alumni

Character sketch

Meet BC School of Social Work alumna Rosa Rodriguez-Williams, new senior director of belonging and inclusion at Boston's Museum of Fine Arts.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

"BC After Dark'"

BC's Hillside Cafe is transformed into a new late-night dining option.

Campus & Community / Honors & Awards

"Change begins with one person"

Romero Scholarship winner Daniela Vazquez Loriga '22 is Cuban-American first-gen student who aspires to a career in international law.

Art & Culture / Fine Arts

Boston College Arts Festival

Three days of in-person and online events, including Grammy and Tony award-winning music and theater producer Sean Patrick Flahaven '95 as alumni honoree.

BC Events / Commencement

Boston College Commencement 2021

Journalist, author, and cultural and political commentator David Brooks will address the Class of 2021 at the University’s 144th Commencement Exercises on May 24.

Campus & Community / Faculty

In Memoriam: Peter Gottschalk

A retired professor and eminent labor economist, he was among the first scholars to study income and wage inequality in the United States.

Campus & Community / Alumni

BC Business Leadership Forum

BC's Wall Street Council will host M&T Bank Chairman and CEO René F. Jones ’86, one of only four Black CEOs in the Fortune 500.

Nation, World & Society / Education

Research project to focus on urban Catholic schools

The NCEA-Boston College collaboration will provide a vision for urban Catholic education for the next 20 years.

Campus & Community / Students

New UGBC leaders

Juniors Jack Bracher and Gianna Russi say their administration is centered around student voices.

Campus & Community / Students

Stopping the presses

After more than a century in print, Boston College's weekly student newspaper goes all-digital.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

Pinderhughes Diversity Lecture

Developmental psychologist Sheretta Butler-Barnes, who studies the impact of racism on Black adolescents, will deliver this year's BC School of Social Work lecture.

Campus & Community / Alumni

Starting a career during COVID

Boston College’s youngest alumni on navigating virtual interviews, remote offices, and PPE requirements as they pursue professional purpose.

Science, Tech & Health / Nursing & Healthcare

Lighting the way for others

Outgoing Connell School of Nursing Dean Susan Gennaro reflects on leadership, service, and the spirit of nursing.

Campus & Community / Announcements

New leadership for BC MSSA

Educator and collegiate athletics professional Patty Raube Keller will direct the Woods College M.S. in Sports Administration program.

Athletics & Recreation / Sports

ACC Men's Fencing Coach of the Year

This year's honor goes to Boston College fencing head coach Brendan Doris-Pierce.

Campus & Community / Honors & Awards

Two BC juniors named Truman Scholars

Max German and Jenna Mu receive Truman Scholarships, prestigious national awards that support commitment to public service leadership.

Nation, World & Society / Law & Politics

Stories from the field

A new podcast highlights tales from scholars and students in political science.

Nation, World & Society / Education

The Campus School story

In a new book, educators trace the vibrant, 50-year history of the Campus School at Boston College.

Athletics & Recreation / Athletes

Hockey for all

Blake Bolden ’13 was the first Black woman to compete in the NWHL. Now she’s set on diversifying the sport she loves.

Campus & Community / Announcements

Commencement 2021

Boston College President William P. Leahy, S.J., outlines plans for this year's Commencement Exercises.

Athletics & Recreation / Department News

BC Athletics announces 10-year agreement with New Balance

New Balance Athletics will become the Official Footwear and Apparel Provider for the Eagles.

Faith & Religion / Ministry

Reach out to those "at the margins"

BC's School of Theology and Ministry honors alumnus, Homeboy Industries founder Gregory Boyle, S.J.

Nation, World & Society / Business & Management

A long look at logos

New research from BC's Carroll School of Management shows logos are an indispensible tool for influencing consumers.

Science, Tech & Health / Nursing & Healthcare

New dean named for Connell School of Nursing

Katherine Gregory Ph.D. '06 of Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School will join BC in July.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

New offerings from BC Dining

Pop-up events, virtual cooking lessons, and 'BC After Dark' are just a few things to look forward to this spring.

Humanities / Literature

BC hosts undergrad poetry fest

Students from 18 Boston-area colleges and universities will read from their work, including BC senior and Army ROTC student Sam Harmon.

Humanities / Literature

BC hosts undergrad poetry fest

Students from 18 Boston-area colleges and universities will read from their work, including BC senior and Army ROTC student Sam Harmon.

Campus & Community / Students

Boston College Class of 2025

Newly admitted students in the class are the most talented and diverse in BC history.

Faith & Religion / Jesuit, Catholic

Holy Week liturgies live from BC

Join Boston College for liturgies live streamed from campus.

Humanities / Literature

Choosing the next Nobel Laureate

Four Boston College professors offer their picks, and commentary, on the legendary literature prize.

Humanities / Philosophy & Ethics

A culture too out of touch

New books by Philosophy Professor Richard Kearney highlight the need for physical touch and radical hospitality.

Art & Culture / Music

Festival for flutes

The Boston College Flute Ensemble performs at the World's Largest Flute Choir Showcase.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

Diversity and Inclusion Summit

BC Law Dean Vincent Rougeau and VP for Institutional Research and Planning Mara Hermano will keynote this year's virtual event on May 26.

Nation, World & Society / Sociology

In Memoriam: Lynda Lytle Holmstrom

The retired BC sociologist and pioneering researcher in rape counseling and trauma has died at age 81.

Nation, World & Society / International

Ireland and the struggle against modernity

A conversation with Burns Library Visiting Scholar in Irish Studies Fearghal McGarry.

Nation, World & Society / Social Work

The impact of trauma

The BC School of Social Work initiative integrates teaching, fieldwork, and research into one holistic program.

Campus & Community / Announcements

U.S. News 2022 grad rankings

The latest rankings highlight strong performances among Boston College graduate programs

Campus & Community / Around Campus

Engagement, outdoors

BC departments and offices collaborate on ways for students to spend time outdoors in the company of others.

Campus & Community / Faculty

Teacher of the Year honors

Communication's Michael Serazio is recognized by students in BC's chapter of the Jesuit honor society Alpha Sigma Nu.

Science, Tech & Health / Psychology

Seeds of gender salary gap sown early

BC psychologist's study is first to identify a gap in negotiation style among children.

Science, Tech & Health / Physics

BC physicist wins NSF CAREER Award

Two National Science Foundation grants will support Brian Zhou's research and teaching in quantum science.

Nation, World & Society / Sociology

In Memoriam: William Gamson

The retired professor of sociology, prominent in his field as well as involved in the birth of fantasy sports, died at age 87.

Campus & Community / Alumni

Mr. Walsh goes to Washington

Woods College graduate, former Boston mayor Marty Walsh is confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Labor.

Campus & Community / Faculty

Schiller Institute Faculty Convenings

Interactive conversations about the future of the Schiller Institute for Integrated Science and Society begin March 26.

Science, Tech & Health / Biology & Genetics

For the birds

BC biologist contributes to a milestone in avian research.

Athletics & Recreation / Recreation

Design award for Connell Center

The Margot Connell Recreation Center is recognized by a leading national technical and trade association.

Nation, World & Society / Law & Politics

Interim dean named for BC Law School

Professor and Associate Dean of Faculty Diane Ring will assume the role on July 1.

Nation, World & Society / Retirement & Aging

$2.9 million grant for retirement research

Social Security Administration award will fund projects including study of the pandemic's impact on older workers.

Campus & Community / Announcements

Tuition for 2021-2022

The Boston College Board of Trustees has set tuition for the coming academic year.

Faith & Religion / Jesuit, Catholic

'Pandemic and Religion'

BC's Boisi Center's first graduate student conference focused on the impact of COVID-19 on religious life in the U.S.

Athletics & Recreation / Sports

Earl Grant named head men's basketball coach

Proven winner led College of Charleston to 2018 NCAA Tournament.

Science, Tech & Health / Mathematics

New Simons Fellow

McIntyre Professor Solomon Friedberg is named a 2021 Simons Fellow in Mathematics.

Nation, World & Society / Education

Bilingual Education Certificate

The Lynch School offers an in-depth, state-approved bilingual education experience for teachers.

Campus & Community / Students

New O'Hare Fellows

Two BC seniors will get an in-depth intro to professional journalism as Joseph A. O’Hare, S.J., Postgraduate Media Fellows.

Campus & Community / Students

Hosffman Ospino to keynote Romero Scholarship event

School of Theology and Ministry prof has led nationally recognized studies on the impact of Hispanic Catholics on parishes, schools, and organizations.

Nation, World & Society / Education

Lynch School dean launches podcast

'Pulled Up Short' engages guests in unique conversations that encourage inquiry and openness to new ideas.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

Understanding racial trauma

BC's Forum on Racial Justice in America presents a virtual appearance by bestselling author Resmaa Menakem.

Campus & Community / Students

Closer to home

With the pandemic impeding travel, BC reexamines its signature service learning trips.

Campus & Community / Alumni

Talking about "The Farewell"

Filmmaker and BC grad Lulu Wang will discuss her 2019 hit at a virtual event.

Faith & Religion / Theology

Boston College ranked 7th worldwide in theology, religious studies

BC is one of only three Catholic institutions among the top 10 in QS World Rankings for 2021.

Nation, World & Society / Law & Politics

The case for masks

A BC Law prof's new book presents science-based advice for life during the pandemic.

Campus & Community / Announcements

In Memoriam: John F. Wissler

He led the BC Alumni Association for more than three decades during its largest growth in University history.

Science, Tech & Health / Technology

'This fight requires a whole-of-society approach'

Fifth annual conference on cybersecurity organized by Boston College and the FBI assesses global and domestic threats.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

BC Giving Day March 9

Rally behind the BC causes you care about most and help unlock $150,000+ in challenge funds.

Art & Culture / Fine Arts

'Taking Shape' at the McMullen Museum

A groundbreaking exhibition of abstract art from the Arab world in an exclusive New England showing.

Campus & Community / Alumni

Laetare Sunday 2021

The annual Alumni Association event will feature remarks by Matt Malone, S.J., president and editor in chief of America Media.

Campus & Community / Honors & Awards

MLK Scholarship winner

As founder, producer, and director of Black Muslim TV, Latifat Odetunde '22 created a space for Black, Muslim voices.

Nation, World & Society / Law & Politics

Lawyer of the Year

BC Law’s Sharon Beckman is recognized by Mass. Lawyers Weekly for her work with the Boston College Innocence Program.

Campus & Community / Announcements

“So You Want to Talk about Race”

Ijeoma Oluo will discuss her New York Times bestseller at a Lowell Humanities Series virtual lecture on March 24.

Science, Tech & Health / Earth, Environment & Sustainability

ISR awarded $5.3M contract

The award from the U.S. Air Force will support Institute for Scientific Research study of the space environment.

Campus & Community / Students

New financial aid funds for Woods College undergrads

A gift from BC alumni and parents James P. and Monica Shay will support students from a diverse range of backgrounds.

Campus & Community / Around Campus

New website for BC veterans

The new site connects veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces to academic programs and support, resources, community, and career development at Boston College.

Nation, World & Society / Education

Learning through automating hydroponics

A $1.45-million NSF grant will support a Lynch School initiative to engage low-income youth in building automated, soil-less food-growing structures.

Science, Tech & Health / Nursing & Healthcare

NP care during COVID

The Connell School of Nursing’s Monica O’Reilly-Jacob surveyed nurse practitioners who delivered care under supervision waivers.

Campus & Community / Announcements

VP Joy Moore to step down from role in student affairs

She will remain a vice president and continue to serve as executive director of BC's Pine Manor Institute for Student Success.

Science, Tech & Health / Technology

FBI deputy director to speak on cyber threat

Paul M. Abbate will keynote the March 3 conference on cyber risk and preparedness, organized by the FBI and the Woods College M.S. in Cybersecurity Policy and Governance program.