When Boston College announced its plan for the Thanksgiving break on Oct.19, students faced the choice of either remaining on campus or within Massachusetts over Thanksgiving break, or returning home and completing the remainder of the semester remotely. For many students, weighing the benefits of in-person instruction and on-campus life against spending the holiday with their families was no easy task.
UCS Adjusts to COVID-19, Expands Virtual Resources
UCS introduced a new module and drop-in support groups as it works to offer students more resources in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Schiller Institute On Schedule for December 2021 Opening
The Schiller Institute for Integrated Science and Society is on schedule for it’s December 2021 opening, said Mary Nardone, associate vice president for Capital Projects Management.
Faculty Strike for Racial Justice
University professors and scholars from across the country engaged in a 48-hour Scholar Strike in response to racism, police brutality, and mass incarceration.
Three BC Grad Schools Rank in ‘U.S. News’ Top 30
The Lynch School of Education and Human Development and the Connell School of Nursing improved in the rankings, while rankings for BC Law School and the Carroll School of Management fell.
UGBC Execs Attend Annual Student Government Summit
President Michael Osaghae and vice president Tiffany Brooks attended the annual Jesuit Student Government Alliance Summit over Winter Break.
Moore Talks Addiction at Agape Latte
She shared the story of her older brother—the first time she shared this story outside of her immediate family, she said.
Nash Calls for ‘Stewardship’ in Black Feminist Citation
Northwestern professor Jennifer Nash was the second lecturer in the New Directions series, which celebrates the 50th anniversary of the African and African Diaspora Studies program.
Marsh Explains the Science Behind Donating Kidneys to Strangers
Georgetown professor Abigail Marsh spoke on Thursday . about extraordinary altruism as understood through her research on kidney donors.
Philosophy Course Takes Students on 150-mile Pilgrimage Through Europe
While everyone else sorts out plans for summer jobs, classes, or internships, a group of 10 students is being selected to start their summer off on a different path—literally.