“Agape” is a Greek word for love that asks for nothing in return, according to Eileen Corkery, assistant director of programming at BC’s Church in the 21st Century (C21) Center. The spirit of agape is driving C21 and Campus Ministry’s “Spread the Love” Valentine’s campaign, she said.
BC Receives the Lowest Possible Rating for Free Speech Policies in New Report
Boston College earned the lowest possible rating for campus free speech policies in a new report by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE), a free speech and expression advocacy group.
Olivieri Discusses Work-Life Balance After Leaving His “Dream Job”
Sick of analyzing baseball pitching statistics for days on end, Scott Olivieri made the decision to leave his “dream job” developing computer video systems with the Boston Red Sox for something new.
Hakakian Advocates for Muslim Women’s Rights in Iran
To understand the nature of the women’s rights movement in Iran, one need not look further than the movement’s slogan, “Women, Life, Liberty,” according to Roya Hakakian.
Denhollander Unpacks the Challenges of Advocacy at 2024 Women’s Summit
Rachael Denhollander learned firsthand that while advocacy is supremely important, it also comes at a cost.
Annual BHM Opening Ceremony Highlights Black Voices Through Art and Music
Members of the Boston College community gathered on Thursday night for the annual Black History Month opening celebration, which was themed “Resistance Thru Art.”
UGBC Senate Talks Transportation Costs for Clinicals and Practicums, Expanding Cultural Diversity Core Offerings
In its first public meeting of the semester, the UGBC Senate discussed initiatives to subsidize transportation costs for students enrolled in practicums and clinical experiences.
Remembering Chemistry Professor Larry W. McLaughlin
Chemistry professor Larry W. McLaughlin, who taught at Boston College for 34 years before he died in November, was an “all-around talent,” according to Jianmin Gao.
BC Ranked 12th Safest College in the US by ‘Academic Influence’
Boston College is the 12th safest college campus in the country, according to a recent ranking by Academic Influence, a think tank specializing in higher education.
Rachael Denhollander to Deliver Keynote Address at 2024 Women’s Summit
Rachael Denhollander, an attorney, former gymnast, and advocate against sexual abuse, is set to deliver the keynote address at Boston College’s annual Women’s Summit on Feb. 3.