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Wake Forest Provides a Model for BC to Implement Engineering Program

Jack Goldman April 22, 2018
"Our world/society truly needs ‘liberal art’ engineers to lead with character and technical acumen.” said Olga Pierrakos, chair of the Wake Forest engineering program.
Kate Mignosa, CSON '19 (right), with Theresa Adams, CSON '18.

Boston Marathon Runner Kate Mignosa, CSON ’19, Places 28th for Women

Cole Dady April 21, 2018
Come race day, Mignosa was surprised by the conditions of the race, but they weren't enough to keep her from persevering.
‘The Gavel’ to Print Magazine Once a Semester

‘The Gavel’ to Print Magazine Once a Semester

Jack Miller April 20, 2018
Tue Tran, BC ’11, founded the publication in 2009.
Filings Show Coach, Admin Salaries

Filings Show Coach, Admin Salaries

Steven Everett April 18, 2018
Football head coach Steve Addazio received $2,514,859 in total compensation and men’s basketball head coach Jim Christian received $1,480,826.
Piercey and Fletcher Inaugurated to UGBC

Piercey and Fletcher Inaugurated to UGBC

Catherine Cremens April 18, 2018
“The job of leading UGBC is a massive privilege,” Piercey siad. “It will be our honor to use that privilege in whatever ways we can to push our community forward.”
'Take Back the Night' Recognizes Victims of Sexual Assault

‘Take Back the Night’ Recognizes Victims of Sexual Assault

Anthony Rein April 18, 2018
The staff of the Women’s Center stressed that its wide range of resources are available to anyone who needs them.
Palestinian Legislator Highlights Tensions Between Israel and Palestine

Palestinian Legislator Highlights Tensions Between Israel and Palestine

Jack Miller April 17, 2018
“This has to be resolved on the basis of political, legal, moral, human terms. There is no other solution," Palestinian legislator Hanan Ashrawi said.
McNellis Explores Effects of Hook-Up Culture

McNellis Explores Effects of Hook-Up Culture

Abby Hunt April 16, 2018
“Men … would you want any guy thinking about or doing to your sister doing what you’re thinking about doing to this woman under these circumstances?” McNellis asked.
Krause Outlines State of Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Krause Outlines State of Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Myroslav Dobroshynskyi April 16, 2018
“Even though we can talk about these final solutions for the conflict, it may be very likely that the next five, 10, 20 years we just keep saying the same thing,” Krause said.
Natalee Deaette Wins Truman Scholarship

Natalee Deaette Wins Truman Scholarship

Charlie Power April 13, 2018
“It was a Tuesday night, and I got a call from a number I didn’t recognize,” Deaette said. “It was Fr. Leahy calling to congratulate me.”
2018 Commencement Will Feature Archbishop of Atlanta

2018 Commencement Will Feature Archbishop of Atlanta

Cole Dady April 12, 2018
The University will also present an honorary degree to Drew Gilpin Faust, the outgoing president of Harvard University.
NYU Tisch Professor Performs Excerpts from Recent Play

NYU Tisch Professor Performs Excerpts from Recent Play

Colleen Martin April 11, 2018
At one point, Smith suggested that children should be encouraged to look inward and find the power that resides within themselves.
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