Boston College’s annual ALC Showdown is set for Friday, April 11, avoiding last year’s conflict with the men’s hockey national championship. While the Friday scheduling poses challenges for dancers juggling classes and rehearsals, students agree it’s a better alternative to competing with the Frozen Four finals.
Boston College updated the Office of Institutional Diversity website, temporarily removing its diversity statement, newsletter, and revising initiatives. These actions come as President Donald Trump has signed an executive order dismantling federal diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.
Fordham professor Tyesha Maddox highlighted the lasting influence of Caribbean immigrants on Black American culture, leadership, and institutions. In a lecture at Boston College, she discussed their resilience, mutual aid networks, and contributions to U.S. society.
The Heights Room buzzed with energy Wednesday evening as community members gathered for Boston College’s annual Black History Month opening celebration, highlighted by lively performances and speeches.
BC historian Heather Cox Richardson called Elon Musk’s alleged access to federal data a “coup,” and “the largest data breach in human history,” warning of a constitutional crisis. In a livestream to 2.5 million followers, she criticized Musk’s influence over government operations and urged swift action to protect democracy.
Boston College filed a federal lawsuit against Urshan University, alleging the Missouri-based Christian institution violated federal law by breaking an agreement to gift 13 stained-glass windows to BC.
Scott, ABC News’ senior congressional correspondent, shared her experiences as a political journalist and discussed the importance of overcoming self-doubt in a keynote address at the inaugural Boston College Summit, previously referred to as the Women’s Summit, on Saturday.
Yong analyzed the U.S.’s long-term struggles in responding to the pandemic during the Gerson Family Lecture on Wednesday night.
Boston College celebrated Lunar New Year with a vibrant lion dance, traditional crafts, and festive food, bringing students and faculty together to honor one of East and Southeast Asia’s most significant holidays.
Former U.S. Ambassador John Sullivan said Russian President Vladimir Putin sees a ceasefire in Ukraine as a sign of weakness, and with the war nearing its third year, he predicts no end in sight.
