Boston College admitted just 12.6% of applicants to the Class of 2029, marking its most selective admissions cycle to date.
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“Ken Kersch Can’t Be Replaced”: Remembering a Respected Political Science Professor
Ken Kersch, an award-winning political science professor, made a lasting impact through his teaching and scholarship, according to Gerald Easter. “The Political Science Department was most fortunate to have a teacher and scholar of such high caliber,” Easter, chair of the Boston College political science department, wrote in a statement to The Heights. “Ken was…
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BC Declaration Urges UN To Curb Global Plastics Pollution
At a Boston College conference that highlighted plastic pollution as a social justice crisis, participants presented a declaration to the United Nations advocating for a Global Plastics Treaty.
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German Studies Department Revamps Major and Minor Requirements
Beginning in the fall of 2024, the Boston College German studies department relaxed its major and minor requirements, making the program more accessible to students of all class years. According to Nicholas Block, language coordinator for the German studies department, the department now allows courses starting at the elementary level to count towards the minor. …
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“A Series of Crises”: Miller Dissects the Impact of Mass Incarceration
By making laws that restrict the rights of formerly incarcerated individuals, their sense of belonging and value in society is diminished, according to Reuben Jonathan Miller. “[Citizenship] is not just legal status,” Miller said. “It’s about belonging. It’s about community and being recognized, being a part of a human community. It’s having a role in…
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BC Law to Launch Master of Legal Studies In Cybersecurity, Risk, and Governance in Fall 2025
Beginning in the fall of 2025, Boston College Law School will offer a master of legal studies (MLS) in cybersecurity, risk, and governance degree, which is set to replace the current master of science in cybersecurity policy and governance program at the Woods College of Advancing Studies
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Aziz Encourages Critical Thinking in the Face of Rising Islamophobia on College Campuses
Racism and remarks against Muslims and Palestinians are running rampant on college campuses, according to Sahar Aziz, distinguished professor of law and chancellor’s social justice scholar at Rutgers Law School.
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Jack’s New Book Highlights the Reality of Class Divides within Universities
Anthony Jack’s motivation for writing a book came from more than his experience as a former low-income, first-generation college student—it was fueled by his frustration with elite universities’ lack of awareness. “It was almost as if they were finding out they had poor and vulnerable students on their campus for the first time when COVID…
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McGillycuddy-Logue Fellows Discuss Climate Change and Intersectionality at ‘Thank You for the Rain’ Screening
The topic of climate change is pertinent in today’s world and has an evident impact on our daily lives, according to Alexia Cole, MCAS ’26. “It’s November,” Cole said. “It’s super hot today.” The Boston College Office of Global Education, McGillycuddy-Logue Fellows program, and EcoPledge hosted a film screening and discussion about climate change and…
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“What Comes Next?”: Panelists Reflect on the Future of Democracy
2024 marks the greatest electoral mobilization in human history, with over two billion voters participating in democratic processes in 70 countries, according to Jonathan Laurence, professor of political science at Boston College and director of the Clough Center for the Study of Constitutional Democracy. Still, Laurence added, there is also a growing fear of threats…
