With the announcement of Harvard and Amherst College moving all courses online and ordering or encouraging students to stay home after Spring Break, my colleagues and I are eagerly awaiting an email from Boston College’s administration about what steps they are taking to respond to coronavirus. Moving courses online and encouraging those who can to…
Update: University Planning on Continuing Classes Despite Petition
A petition circulating in the BC community calls for the school to temporarily move all classes online in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Weekend Recap: Clemson Sweeps Birdball in Three Games
Boston College baseball dropped all three of its weekend games to No. 23 Clemson despite holding late leads in two of the contests.
Weekend Recap: Eagles Come out With Sole Win Over Yellow Jackets
Boston College softball continues to struggle this season, coming out of a weekend series against Georgia Tech with only one win, failing to come out on top in its first conference matchup.
BC Has Now Closed Italy, South Korea, China Abroad Programs
BC closed Italy and South Korea programs due to the coronavirus, citing government and CDC guidelines. Returning students are advised to self-quarantine.
City of Newton Resident Tests Positive for Coronavirus
The City of Newton has formed an Emergency Management Committee to respond to the threat of coronavirus and has a page on its website to update residents about the virus.
Newton Students and Teachers Asked to Stay Home After Returning from Italy
Newton North High School students and teachers who returned from a class trip to Italy completed their first week spent at home instead of in the classroom, as they were asked to stay out of school for two weeks.
Joanna Bernabei-McNamee Earns ACC Coach of the Year
BC women’s basketball head coach Joanna Bernabei-McNamee was recently named the Atlantic Coast Conference Coach of the Year.
Andreas Talks War and Drugs
Peter Andreas, author of Killer High: A History of War in Six Drugs, visited Boston College to discuss the intersection between warfare and mind-altering substances.
Deans Discuss Harvard Admissions Lawsuit
Three Boston College deans explored the admissions lawsuit against Harvard University, how it relates to BC, and its general significance in higher education.