BC was ranked ahead of Georgetown University (No. 12), Boston University (No. 13), and University of California, Berkeley (No. 16).
Panel Discusses Dwindling Jesuits in Society
Rev. Robert Keane, S.J. said that in 1965, 149 Jesuits lived in St. Mary’s Hall. In 2000, that number dropped to 130 Jesuits. Today, there are only 50 Jesuits living in St. Mary’s Hall.
Freshmen React to Week of Activism
“We as freshmen play the most important role because we are the future of BC,” one freshman said.
Class of 2021 Most Diverse in BC’s History
“Boston College is determined to make higher education accessible to excellent students of all socioeconomic backgrounds,” Director of Undergraduate Admission John Mahoney said to The Chronicle.
Task Force May be Assembled to Evaluate Future of CSOM Honors
“We haven’t yet started a task force, but I think there’s a plan to have a task force that will take a deeper dive into the purpose of the Honors Program, and to see what happens,” Ethan Sullivan, director of CSOM Honors, said.
Student Groups, Admin Discuss Potential Policy Changes After March
Five hundred forty-six students and faculty have signed a UGBC proposal to affect institutional policy change regarding diversity and inclusion.
With Focus on Interdisciplinary Approach, Lynch Welcomes New Undergrad Dean
DeVoy’s role as associate dean of undergraduate students in Lynch is to interface with the student population, which includes working with the Honors Cohort and the Lynch Senate, and advising students during the registration process and while planning to study abroad.
Human Trafficking Awareness Week to Promote Advocacy
“A lot of people think that a victim of human trafficking is just someone that is tied to a basement, but there are a lot more social and economic factors involved in the process,” Luke Murphy, an organizer of one of the panels, said.
Panel Discusses Declining Number of Jesuits Across the World
“People have a good heart and want to contribute back to society,” Richards said. “They might not identify with institutional church, but they still believe in humanity.”
Pollan Examines Environmental Effects of Food Systems
“When we shorten the food chain, people learn more about how food is produced,” Pollan said.