BC Law hosted a webinar on Thursday entitled “Racial Justice & Democracy” where panelists discussed issues of voter discrimination. Jordan Wilson, BC Law ’22, moderated the panel.
Admitted BC Student Linked to Admissions Scandal
Two men in Southern California were indicted on charges of fraud and conspiracy for creating an educational consulting company that “guaranteed” admissions for students to a number of the nation’s top colleges, according to Inside Higher Ed—one of the company’s clients was admitted to Boston College.
BC to Increase Tuition by 2.5 Percent to $60,530 for 2021-22 Academic Year
The Board of Trustees voted to increase tuition by 2.51 percent to $60,530 for the next academic year, up from the current tuition of $59,050, according to a University release.
UGBC Passes Resolution To Create Division of Environmental Sustainability
The resolution removes environment and sustainability from under the Student Initiatives (SI) branch of UGBC, making it its own division.
BC Alumnae Talk Female Experience in Law and Policy
The Boston College Career Center hosted a discussion titled “Women in Law and Policy Alumnae Panel” on March 10 over Zoom. At the event, BC alumnae discussed the influence identifying as a female has on their legal career paths.
Students Awake to Flooding, Water Damage in 90
When Maureen Kelly woke up early in the morning on Feb. 27, droplets were falling from crevices in the ceiling of her dorm room in 90 St. Thomas More Rd.
BC Students Enjoy Pop-Up Event “Patio at Walsh”
Heights Catering surprised students with Taco Tuesday outside Walsh Hall on the afternoon of Feb. 16 as the first installment of a series of pop-up dining sites called “The Patio at Walsh.”
Panelists Talk Catholic Leadership During COVID-19
Boston College’s Church in the 21st Century Center hosted “Leading During COVID: Lessons Learned and the Path Ahead” on Feb. 25, a Zoom panel about the effects of COVID-19 on Catholic leadership.
BC Reports New Incident of Racial Bias, Suspends Student
BC has issued a summary suspension to a student who wrote racially offensive language on classroom chalkboards, according to a University email sent to students on Friday.
Schiller Institute Hosts Second Environmental Racism Panel
The Schiller Institute collaborated with BC’s Forum on Racial Justice in America to host an environmental racism panel on Feb. 23 over Zoom. Mizelle and two other panelists spoke about the convergence of environmental and racial issues.