Boston College announced the establishment of the Murray Center for Student Wellness, funded by a gift from Tami Murray, BC ’83, which aims to expand mental health resources for students and enhance staff training.
On Campus, News
Senator Discusses Potential New AI Detection Tool at UGBC Meeting
Student senator Cristina Gregory is working with Scott Cann, associate vice president for systems and services in Boston College Information Technology Services (ITS) to find a tool to detect generative AI tools like ChatGPT in assignments, she said at the UGBC Senate meeting Tuesday night.
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UGBC Pilots Free Laundry Supplies Program for Freshmen
Earlier this month, UGBC began providing free laundry detergent and dryer sheets for freshmen in the laundry rooms in O’Connell House on Upper Campus, Keyes Hall on Newton Campus, and Messina South on Brookline Campus.
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Office of Global Education Developing Online Module for Study Abroad Applications, UGBC Senator Shares
Alessandra Veveiros is collaborating with the Boston College Office of Global Education (OGE) to create an online module to help prospective study abroad students prepare for the application process, she shared at the UGBC Senate meeting Tuesday night.
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Esosasehia Owens Wins 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship
Owens was named the 43rd winner of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Committee’s annual scholarship in a ceremony Monday night. The scholarship is awarded to a Boston College junior who has shown academic achievement, leadership in extracurricular activities, community service, and involvement in the African American community, according to the committee’s website.
News, Butler Era Begins, On Campus
From Manresa to Mission and Ministry: Butler’s History on the Heights
For over two decades, Butler has helped shape the spiritual and intellectual landscape at BC. Butler has worked to support the University’s Jesuit mission and promote personal and communal growth among students, faculty, and alumni. As Butler prepares to assume his next role, The Heights takes a look at his history at BC.
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UGBC Responds to Federal Policy Changes, Reaffirms Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Despite recent changes in federal policy, UGBC is still committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity, said Katie Garrigan, UGBC vice president and MCAS ’25.
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New CSOM Program Aims To Close Academic Gaps for First-Generation Students
A new program at the Carroll School of Management (CSOM) seeks to address the academic performance gap for first-generation students, focusing on challenges they have historically faced in core quantitative courses.
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Agape Latte Brings Valentine’s Day Conversations to BC
Students sat down with faculty and administrators over dinner at Bapst Library Tuesday night for a special Valentine’s Day edition of Agape Latte, featuring conversations on love, faith, and life at Boston College.
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ALC Showdown Scheduled for Night Before Hockey National Championship, Avoiding Last Year’s Scheduling Conflict
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.
