The Heights

Computer Science Sees Schiller Institute as Growth Opportunity

Aidan Latona • November 19, 2017

The number of computer science majors more than quadrupled from 2007 to 2016, but the faculty body has remained relatively small.

Task Force May be Assembled to Evaluate Future of CSOM Honors

Charlie Power • November 5, 2017

“We haven’t yet started a task force, but I think there’s a plan to have a task force that will take a deeper dive into the purpose of the Honors Program, and to see what happens,” Ethan Sullivan, director of CSOM Honors, said.

Task Force Reviewing Lynch Honors Program

Abby Hunt • October 24, 2017

According to DeVoy, the task force may choose to follow suit with the MCAS Honors Program, but is currently unsure if this the right direction for Lynch to take as well.

CSOM Accepts Internal Transfer Applications for Second Year

Chris Russo • October 15, 2017

Years ago, CSOM stopped internal transfer applications because classes were getting too crowded. CSOM brought back the internal transfer applications last year out of a matter of fairness.

Portico, Globalization Among Most Enrolled Courses This Semester

Abigail Druhot • September 17, 2017

Globalization and Atlantic Worlds are two of the most popular history courses this semester.

Professor Sends Out Survey to Gauge Interest in Neuroscience Major

Joshua Holtz and Cole Dady • April 9, 2017

About half of the top 40 'U.S. News and World Report' schools have a neuroscience program.

BC’s “Moonshot:” Institute for Integrated Sciences and Society Could Open by 2021

Connor Murphy • April 6, 2017

The IISS will be one of BC's largest investments ever, according to Vice Provost for Research and Academic Planning Thomas Chiles.

AADS to Fill Three New Core Faculty Positions

Connor Murphy • January 19, 2017

The hirings will give the program the opportunity to explore becoming a major down the line.

Core Pilot Program to Expand to Over 1,000 Seats

Chris Russo • December 8, 2016

Despite the unfilled seats in the classes, Bourg has heard mostly positive feedback about the core pilot courses.

BC Philosophy Department Ranked 20th in the Nation

News • November 6, 2016

Among universities with top 20 philosophy programs are Princeton University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the University of Pennsylvania.

History Professor to Appear on C-SPAN

Taylor St. Germain • May 5, 2016

The BC history class Race, Riots, and Rodeos: America from the End of the Civil War to 1900, was filmed on April 12 and is set to appear on C-SPAN at the start of July.

In Spite of Rise in Admission Rate, 2016 Early Action Acceptances Maintained Rigorous Test Scores

Taylor St. Germain • January 21, 2016

The release of early action acceptance statistics demonstrated an increase in admissions, though maintaining difficulty in test scores.