The Heights

Digital History Project on Boston Area Immigration Launched

Myroslav Dobroshynskyi • February 4, 2018

The website discusses the histories of various ethnic groups, as well as shifts in demographics in different parts of the Boston area.

Over 1000 Students Attend Spring Career and Internship Fair, According to Career Center

Anthony Rein • January 31, 2018

According to Lisa White, the associate director of engagement at the Career Center, over 1000 students attended the Career Fair over the two days seeking internships and full-time jobs.

Mentoring Program for Students With Bowel Diseases Debuts

Abby Hunt • January 29, 2018

“I think it’s encouraging to see, if this person was able to go through college and have a normal experience, then I can too," said Sofia Skok, co-founder of the program and MCAS '18.

Andersen Discusses Evolution of Fake News in Post-Truth America

Jaehun Lee • January 28, 2018

“This is American exceptionalism in the 21st century,” Andersen said. “Our drift toward … doing our own thing, and having an altogether uncertain grip on reality has overwhelmed our other exceptional national traits and turned us into a less-developed country as well.”

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Service Brings BC Community Together

Cole Dady • January 23, 2018

Through various mediums, including song, prayer, poetry, and public speaking, the night addressed the marginalization of people of color and minorities at large.

Career Center Offers Students Perspective on Professional Development Through Winter Break Programs

Mahima Menghani • January 21, 2018

“Our goal at the Career Center is to help you live a meaningful professional life,” said Joseph DuPont.

Professor Discusses Power of Technology, Social Media in Ensuring Human Rights

Jaehun Lee • January 21, 2018

Due to the widespread use of social media and smartphones, it has become much easier to protect human rights, said Jay Aronson, the director of the Center for Human Rights Science at Carnegie Mellon University.

Student-Run On-Campus Delivery Service to Launch Next Week

Abby Hunt • January 16, 2018

Unmotivated to walk to the dining hall one night sophomore year, JB Bruggeman, CSOM '19, and his roommates realized that students would benefit from an on-campus delivery service.

With App Showcase, Gallaugher Shows Students That Anyone Can Code

Myroslav Dobroshynskyi • December 7, 2017

Many of the students' apps were designed to solve problems or make life at BC more convenient.

Karl Bell to Leave OSI, Join Learning to Learn Office

Anthony Rein • December 3, 2017

He will work with first-generation, low-income students, and students with disabilities, helping them from admission until life after BC.

Stephanie Kaplan Lewis Discusses ‘Her Campus,’ How to Start Business

Abby Hunt • December 3, 2017

Stephanie Kaplan Lewis, co-founder, CEO, and editor-in-chief of Her Campus, discusses the story of her company’s founding and gave BC students advice about how to start their own businesses.

Students, Faculty Learn About Refugee Camps With “Walk a Mile in My Shoes”

Cole Dady • November 30, 2017

Stations were set up around the Heights Room, which gave insight into the realities of life on refugee camps.