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Lynch School Receiving Large Number of Internal Transfers into Applied Psychology Major

Abby Hunt • April 11, 2019

Large numbers of BC students are internally transferring into the applied psychology and human development in the Lynch School.

Classics Department Introduces Ancient Greek Minor

Madeleine Romance • March 19, 2019

Because Ancient Greek is deeply integrated in the foundation of many subject areas, such as philosophy and theology, the department believes that having some knowledge of Greek language and culture will help students attain a deeper understanding of their other studies.

Schiller Institute to Support Engineering Labs

Jack Miller • March 19, 2019

Boston College’s Provost’s Advisory Council (PAC) released the first public indication of the University’s plans to devote resources and building space to the development of engineering laboratories.

Theology Core Courses Will Change Beginning This Fall

Emily O’Neil and Madeleine Romance • March 19, 2019

The Boston College Theology Department will be implementing new changes to the theology core beginning in the fall semester of 2019. These changes are centered around breaking up the year-long course...

OIP Director Says Most Satisfied With Abroad Placement

Jack Goldman • February 18, 2019

Nick Gozik, director of the Office of International Programs, said that just over 70 percent of students received their preferred program and semester this academic year.

Law Schools Face Diminished Enrollment Numbers

Jack Miller • February 11, 2019

Over a decade after the 2008 recession, law schools across the country are grappling with the fallout of a shrinking labor market, trends that have only recently reversed themselves.

Computer Science Pauses Entry for New Majors

Jack Miller and Rebecca Lee • January 21, 2019

As of this semester, the 10 most popular majors at Boston College are economics, finance, biology, political science, communication, psychology, nursing, applied psychology and human development, computer science, and English

CSOM Minor Enrollment Exceeds Initial Predictions

Abby Hunt • January 21, 2019

Nine hundred fifteen students have declared new Carroll School of Management minors for non-CSOM students according to Ethan Sullivan, the senior associate dean in the school’s undergraduate program.

Observatory on Public Health Begins First Project

Owen Fahy • November 18, 2018

Boston College’s Global Observatory on Public Health has begun its first project, which will focus on the burden of disease caused by air pollution in India and will be completed in conjunction with 20-25 other scientists from around the world.

Gareau, Shlala Discuss Core Curriculum Future, Limits

Scott Baker and Emily Browder • November 16, 2018

Elizabeth H. Shlala was recently named the new assistant director of the core curriculum at Boston College, according to a University release.

TechTrek Program to Expand to Ireland

Danny Flynn • November 11, 2018

This year, the first iteration of TechTrek East took students into New York City and Boston. The program is expanding to include a trip to Dublin next academic year during winter break.

Lynch School of Education to Undergo Name Change

Abby Hunt • November 5, 2018

The Lynch School of Education is changing its name to the Lynch School of Education and Human Development, effective this January.