Boston College Professor and Chair of the Economics Department Christopher F. Baum was presented with an American Economic Association (AEA) Distinguished Service Award, which recognizes his work in promoting increased accessibility within the field of economic research.
Denhollander Unpacks the Challenges of Advocacy at 2024 Women’s Summit
Rachael Denhollander learned firsthand that while advocacy is supremely important, it also comes at a cost.
Annual BHM Opening Ceremony Highlights Black Voices Through Art and Music
Members of the Boston College community gathered on Thursday night for the annual Black History Month opening celebration, which was themed “Resistance Thru Art.”
“Dialogue and Action” Panelists Weigh Free Speech and Hate Speech on University Campuses
Universities can and should have different rules for expression and speech than the public sphere, according to Kent Greenfield, Boston College Law professor and dean’s distinguished scholar.
“Stories of a Life in Music”: Remembering Irish Music Composer Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin
Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin, late Professor of Irish Studies at Boston College, was a famed composer, pianist, and scholar of traditional Irish music.
Water Main Break on Commonwealth Avenue Disrupts Businesses
A water main broke in front of the Boston College MBTA station on Commonwealth Avenue on Monday afternoon, temporarily suspending surrounding businesses.
“Why Are We at Each Other’s Throats?”: Panel Unpacks the Role of Polarization in the Church
Conflict and argument are normal and conducive to growth, but polarization is not, according to Julie Hanlon Rubio. “In order to argue, you have to have some foundation in common, whereas when we’re polarized, we see ourselves as so far apart that it really is pointless to argue,” said Rubio, associate dean at the Jesuit…
BC Celebrates Annual Christmas Tree Lighting With Singing and Festivities
Boston College’s annual Christmas tree lighting marked the start of the holiday season on the Heights. Students sipped hot chocolate, stuffed teddy bears, and roasted marshmallows as green and red lights illuminated Gasson Hall in the background.
McGillycuddy-Logue Fellows Discuss the Role of Female Activists in the Climate Justice Movement
Young people must amplify their voices and employ their passion for combating climate change in order to spark change, according to Caroline Usman.
Leaders Debate Whether Mass. Standardized Test Should Be Required for High School Graduation
According to Ed Lambert, the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) is an essential component of Massachusetts’ educational system. The MCAS is a statewide standardized testing program required for every student in the Massachusetts public school system. On Nov. 9, Lambert and President of the Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA) Max Page debated whether the MCAS should be a determinant for high school graduation.