Last year’s conference featured then-FBI Director James Comey. He was fired by President Trump two months later, on May 9.
Top Story, News, On Campus
Former UN Secretary General Offers Praise of Global Citizenship
“Despite the challenges we currently face, if we join together in strong partnerships, and move forward as global citizens, we can achieve our goals and create a brighter future,” said Ban Ki-moon, the Former Secretary General of the United Nations.
News, Top Story, Academics
Students Propose Legal Studies Minor, Distribute Survey to Gauge Interest
“This minor would be the perfect way to get exposure, because you’re not committing yourself to anything, and you’re still learning about the law,” said Nishant Varma, MCAS ’21.
News, Off Campus, Top Story, Administration
BC Won’t Penalize Applicants for Protesting Parkland Shooting
“Applicants to Boston College who respectfully speak and act in support of these principles will not be penalized in the admission process,” said Director of Undergraduate Admissions John Mahoney.
Administration, Top Story, News
Regular Admissions Applications Increase 9 Percent From Last Year
“This points to BC’s continued strength among college-age students. If they decide to do the essay, it suggests a level of seriousness about wanting to go here,” said John Mahoney, director of undergraduate admissions.
On Campus, Top Story, News
UGBC Teams Discuss Goals, Qualifications at Final Debate
The candidates were asked to respond to a variety of questions, ranging from issues of diversity and inclusion to discussing the challenges they would face in office if elected.
News, On Campus
Smith Wins MLK Scholarship
Smith will receive a $19,000 scholarship toward his senior year tuition, as well as a $1,000 gift certificate to the Boston College Bookstore.
On Campus, Top Story, News
Concert Canceled in ‘Best Interest’ of Community
“The concert originally scheduled for January 29 has been canceled so that we can reconsider the program and its lineup,” the BC music department wrote in an email.
Administration, Top Story, News
Tax Legislation Could Have Less Impact at BC Than Initially Feared
The final version of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Bill Act, enacted on Jan. 1, may not be as damaging to the University as initially feared.
News, Top Story, Academics
CSOM Honors Program, Launched in 1958, Will End With Class of 2021
“The CSOM Honors Program is not only the reason I chose to come to BC, but is also the reason I love BC and can call it home,” said Sam Schelble, CSOM ’21.
