In March, CVS began distributing prescriptions of the abortion pill mifepristone. Just over a month later, on April 18, University President Rev. William P. Leahy, S.J., awarded President and CEO of CVS Health Karen S. Lynch, BC ’84, the 2024 President’s Medal for Excellence. “Lynch will be presented with the President’s Medal for Excellence in…
BC Community Members Gather on O’Neill Plaza for Pro-Palestine Protest
“I’m disappointed because I’m convinced too many of my peers at Boston College are living in a different world than I am,” Fairuz Saleh, LSEHD ’26, said to the crowd. “Because we’re a university that preaches men and women for others, I assume no students would turn a blind eye to the constant violence Palestinians are enduring.”
First One-Hundred Students Set to Start at Messina College in July
Come July, 100 students pursuing associate’s degrees will step foot on Boston College’s Brookline campus to begin their studies at Messina College, a two-year residential program for first-generation students and the ninth school within Boston College.
Hockey Finals Might Land on the Same Night as ALC Showdown. How Did This Happen?
Pending a strong performance and victory in Thursday night’s Frozen Four game, Boston College men’s hockey team will compete in the NCAA Men’s Division I Hockey Championship—at the same time as the annual ALC Showdown dance competition.
BC’s Most Popular Majors and Minors: Finance Remains on Top
For the second consecutive academic year, finance is the most popular major at Boston College, totaling 1,461 enrollees, according to the BC Fact Book—an annual release of University facts and figures compiled by the Office of Institutional Research & Planning.
Late-Night Fire Alarms Displace Multiple Williams Hall Residents
Though Aria Nafziger lives in Williams Hall, she found herself sprawled out on a couch in the lounge of Roncalli Hall shortly after 1:00 a.m. on Monday morning. A series of late-night fire alarms in Williams had left her unable to sleep in her own bed.
Students React to New Kiosks at Hillside Cafe
Chloe Chaple walked into Hillside Cafe on Monday morning to see the entrance to the service area replaced by self-ordering kiosks.
Outwit, Outplay, Outlast: BC Law Student To Compete in ‘Survivor 46’
When third-year Boston College Law School student Charlie Davis first watched Survivor in 2020, he knew he wanted to be more than just a fan of the show.
“We Choose What We Can and Cannot Do”: RJ Mitte Highlights Capability
After being diagnosed with cerebral palsy as a young child, RJ Mitte learned to view his differences as a source of strength rather than a setback.
Success Over Stigma: Black Perspectives in STEM at BC
While some kids were afraid of going to the doctor, Christie Louis looked forward to each of her doctor’s appointments. From a young age, she knew she wanted to go into healthcare.