Karyl Clifford, Author at The Heights

Two BC Alumni Named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Lists

Seamus Ruiz-Earle, the founder of Carabiner Group, is not the only former Eagle on this year’s list. Kyleigh Leddy, author and BC ’19, also made Forbes’ 30 under 30 media list this January.

On Campus, News

Christensen Analyzes Societal Response to Russia-Ukraine War

McGillycuddy-Logue Fellows invited political science professor Paul Christensen to Higgins Hall on Wednesday night for a lecture that sought to explain “Why aren’t we talking about Ukraine anymore?”

News, On Campus

BC’s Civic Engagement Initiative Aims To Heighten Students’ Community Involvement

Civically engaged students should tackle practical local problems before addressing the nuanced global issues that tend to paralyze society, according to Daniel Ponsetto.

News, On Campus

Joja Offers Middle Eastern Perspective on the Russia-Ukraine Conflict

The Russia-Ukraine conflict is unlike any war we have ever experienced since it is digitally accessible all across the world, Iualia-Sabina Joja, a senior fellow at the Middle East Institute, said.

News, Administration

Professors Talk Unexpected Democratic Voter Turnout in 2022 Midterm Election

The 2022 midterm elections took an unexpected turn on Tuesday, working in the Democratic Party’s favor, Boston College political science professor David Hopkins said.

News, Administration

Remembering Robert Mauro: a Thoughtful Colleague and Devoted Father

Director of Boston College’s Global Leadership Institute Robert Mauro, who died on Oct. 31 at age 46, strove to strengthen ties between academic leaders in Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Boston throughout his career.

News, On Campus

BC Graduate Employees Union Rallies For Better Working Conditions

Members of the Boston College Graduate Employees Union (BCGEU) gathered on the lawn outside of St. Ignatius, hoisting signs plastered with phrases including “remind BC workers rights are Catholic values” and “BC works hard because graduate students do.”