The lawsuit comes as courts across the country work to clarify how colleges and universities should conduct sexual assault investigations.
Politics, Metro
Rep. Joe Kennedy Announces Senate Bid
U. S. Representative Joe Kennedy III officially launched his campaign for U.S. Senate on Saturday. The Newton Democrat will be challenging incumbent Senator Ed Markey, BC ’68 and BC Law ’72, in the 2020 Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary.
News, On Campus, Featured Story
Lynch School Plans to Launch Four New Minors
The Lynch School of Education and Human Development is planning to launch minors in restorative justice; design thinking; cyberpsychology; and measurement, evaluation, statistics, and assessment (MESA).
Administration, Top Story, On Campus, News
Liquor Law Violations Fall 13 Percent in 2018
There were 1,264 liquor law violations at Boston College in 2018, compared to 1,461 in 2017. The number of drug law violations also declined—from 177 violations to 139—from 2017 to 2018.
On Campus, News
‘Wall Street Journal,’ ‘Times Higher Education’ Place BC 59th in College Rankings
BC moved up eight spots, from 67 to 59, in this year’s Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education (WSJ/THE) College Rankings—the highest ranking BC has been given in the four years that the two publications have jointly released a rankings list.
Administration, Featured Story, News
Study Abroad Application Process Adjusted Based on Student Feedback
After making adjustments to the study abroad application process last year, the Office of International Programs (OIP) will no longer require students to list a fall program on their study abroad applications and will now ask students to list six programs, instead of three, when they apply.
News, Top Story, On Campus
Campus Crime Statistics Released in Clery Report
There were 19 reported instances of rape and 23 reported instances of fondling at Boston College in 2018, according to the Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report, released on Aug. 30.
News, On Campus, Featured Story
UCS to Host ‘Coping With Collective Loss’ Sessions Following Multiple Student Deaths
The meetings are designed to provide people with a place to talk about their feelings in response to the deaths of multiple BC students that have occurred over the past six months.
News, Featured Story, On Campus
BC Dining Unveils Updates for New School Year
Several changes are coming to Boston College Dining this fall—including the creation of a new Eagle Mart on the first floor of Corcoran Commons.
Administration, Top Story, News
VP for Student Affairs Joy Moore Previews Changes
After serving in the position on an interim basis since last fall, Joy Moore, BC ’81, was named vice president for Student Affairs last month, an opportunity she said she is thrilled about and reaches far past what she ever thought was possible in her career.
