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“A Series of Crises”: Miller Dissects the Impact of Mass Incarceration
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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…

Jack’s New Book Highlights the Reality of Class Divides within Universities
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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…

McGillycuddy-Logue Fellows Discuss Climate Change and Intersectionality at ‘Thank You for the Rain’ Screening
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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…

BC’s Global Public Health and the Common Good Program to Offer Accelerated Master of Public Health Degree in Partnership with Tufts University School of Medicine
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BC’s Global Public Health and the Common Good Program to Offer Accelerated Master of Public Health Degree in Partnership with Tufts University School of Medicine

Boston College’s global public health and the common good program is partnering with the Tufts University School of Medicine to offer an accelerated master of public health (MPH) degree. “People with an MPH degree are the key members of the public health workforce in America,” said Philip Landrigan, director of BC’s global public health and…

“We Need Voices”: Clubs Call for Action at Divestment Town Hall
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“We Need Voices”: Clubs Call for Action at Divestment Town Hall

University divestment from fossil fuels is not merely a symbolic move but an effective one, according to Lily Fleming, vice president of Climate Justice at Boston College (CJBC). “Our endowment is approximately 3.5 billion [as of 2023],” Fleming, LSEHD ’25, said. “Fossil fuels investments were estimated to be about 7 percent of the endowment in…

Burgess and Keynote Speakers Discuss Impact of Psychiatric Research on Law and Forensics
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Burgess and Keynote Speakers Discuss Impact of Psychiatric Research on Law and Forensics

From the teaching to the research, the field of psychiatry is ever-evolving, according to Ann Burgess, professor of nursing at Boston College’s Connell School of Nursing (CSON). “I think [psychiatry] changed a lot in terms of the education in itself,” Burgess said. “It has been wonderful to see that in not only the training but…

Hafley and Grant Remain BC’s Highest-Paid Employees in FY23
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Hafley and Grant Remain BC’s Highest-Paid Employees in FY23

Former football head coach Jeff Hafley and men’s basketball head coach Earl Grant maintained their status as Boston College’s highest-paid employees during the 2023 fiscal year (FY23), according to the University’s 990 tax filing. Hafley earned $3,768,321 and Grant earned $2,114,853.  Hafley left the Heights in January 2024 after four seasons to become the Green…

“We’re Not Sensitive, We’re Sick of It:” Puerto Rican Student Association Condemns Comedian’s “Racist” Remarks
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“We’re Not Sensitive, We’re Sick of It:” Puerto Rican Student Association Condemns Comedian’s “Racist” Remarks

The Boston College Puerto Rican Student Association (PRSA) issued a statement on Oct. 30, condemning remarks made by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe. Hinchcliffe spoke at former President Donald Trump’s rally at Madison Square Garden on Oct. 27.  “There’s literally a floating island of garbage in the middle of the ocean right now—I think it’s called Puerto…

BC Included in List of Schools Sued for Price Fixing
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BC Included in List of Schools Sued for Price Fixing

A lawsuit named Boston College as one of 40 private universities alleged of overcharging tuition by considering the financial information of students’ noncustodial parents.  Several other Massachusetts universities were included in the class action lawsuit—including Harvard University, Tufts University, Northeastern University, and Boston University—as well as the College Board. Maxwell Hansen, a Boston University student,…

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