When two victims of domestic violence told Claire Donohue they had been court-mandated to participate in a parenting program with their abusers, she took it upon herself to look into high-conflict parenting classes and compile research to raise awareness.
BC Files Defense Against Sex and Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit Made by Former Professor
The Trustees of Boston College answered former BC professor Hristina Nikolova’s discrimination lawsuit against the University on Thursday, asserting that Nikolova failed to state claims for which relief could be granted.
UGBC Senate Discusses Potential New Public Policy Minor, Use of Generative AI
The UGBC Senate discussed updates on an effort to create a new public policy minor during its meeting Tuesday night. According to student senator Andreas Pantazakos, the minor could be approved as early as Feb. 22—provided it garners enough support from faculty and administrators.
Hakakian Advocates for Muslim Women’s Rights in Iran
To understand the nature of the women’s rights movement in Iran, one need not look further than the movement’s slogan, “Women, Life, Liberty,” according to Roya Hakakian.
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.
Rona Dissects the Role of International Law in the Israel-Hamas Conflict
In the wake of the International Court of Justice’s ruling on the case against Israel’s actions in the Gaza Strip, Gabor Rona, professor of practice at Cardozo Law School, spoke to the nuances of applying law to the Israel-Hamas conflict.
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.”
UGBC Senate Talks Transportation Costs for Clinicals and Practicums, Expanding Cultural Diversity Core Offerings
In its first public meeting of the semester, the UGBC Senate discussed initiatives to subsidize transportation costs for students enrolled in practicums and clinical experiences.
“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.
BC Law Alumna Appointed to National Credit Union Administration Board by President Biden
Tanya Otsuka, BC Law ’11, was sworn in as a board member of the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) board on Jan. 8.