Boston College President Rev. William P. Leahy, S.J., joined over 440 academic leaders in signing a statement denouncing political interference in higher education, marking BC’s first direct rebuke of the Trump administration’s efforts to reshape university policy.

American rapper and singer Swae Lee will headline the 2025 Modstock concert, set to take place on Thursday, May 1, according to a video Campus Activities Board (CAB) posted on Thursday afternoon.

Science has traditionally been a steadfast pillar of the global community, advancing the common good. Recent shifts in policies and funding priorities, however, have introduced newfound uncertainties into the scientific world. The purpose of this piece is to remind the Boston College community of the importance and interconnectedness of all sectors of science—and to offer a source of inspiration to overcome this period of transition and ambiguity.