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Stavridis Emphasizes Leadership, Diplomacy in Navigating Global Conflicts

Jack Beckman • March 28, 2025

When it comes to effective leadership, the devil is in the details, according to former Admiral James Stavridis.

UGBC Discusses Ideas To Improve Communication With Student Body

Reetu Agnihotri • March 26, 2025

In response to common concerns students raised during the UGBC election season, the UGBC Senate is exploring ways to improve transparency with the student body, according to student senator Makayla Boxell, MCAS ’28.

By the Numbers: Here’s How Students Voted in the UGBC Presidential Election

Reetu Agnihotri • March 23, 2025

Thursday’s UGBC presidential election featured a surge in voter turnout, with 3,240 students casting ballots—the second-highest turnout in a decade.

Ashley Delgado Wins 2025 Oscar A. Romero Scholarship

Carina Murphy • March 23, 2025

Ashley Delgado’s voice shook with emotion as she stood at the podium to accept the 2025 Saint Oscar A. Romero Scholarship. The audience rose to their feet, erupting in applause, while her family beamed with pride.

“I’m Extremely Grateful”: Kulbieda and Marino Elected Next UGBC President, VP

Carina Murphy • March 21, 2025

Cami Kulbieda, LSEHD ’26, and Reagan Marino, MCAS ’26, are the next UGBC president and vice president, coming out on top of Thursday’s three-ticket election.

UGBC Candidates Face Off Over Competing Priorities, Visions in Debate

Reetu Agnihotri • March 19, 2025

UGBC presidential and vice presidential candidates faced off on their differing priorities and visions Wednesday night, making one final push to present their case before students cast their votes on March 20. The three tickets are Jack Adams and Chase Gibson, both MCAS ’26; Andrew Cimino, MCAS ’26, and Brody Whetzel, LSEHD ’26; and Cami Kulbieda, LSEHD ’26, and Reagan Marino, MCAS ’26.

UGBC Senator: ITS Considering Virtual Eagle ID, Canva Pro Subscription for Students

Reetu Agnihotri • March 19, 2025

Boston College Information Technology Services (ITS) is open to creating virtual Eagle IDs, student senator Cece Mase shared at the UGBC Senate meeting Tuesday night. “They’re very on board with...

3 Teams Launch Bids for UGBC President and Vice President

Reetu Agnihotri • March 14, 2025

The UGBC presidential campaign officially kicked off Thursday, with three teams announcing their candidacy ahead of the election on March 20. Cami Kulbieda, LSEHD ’26, Jack Adams, MCAS’ 26, and Andrew Cimino, MCAS ’26, are running for UGBC president. Their respective running mates are Reagan Marino, MCAS ’26, Chase Gibson, MCAS ’26, and Brody Whetzel, LSEHD ’26.

BC Receives $2.2M Grant To Promote Purpose and Engagement in K-12 Education

Mei Dasgupta • March 13, 2025

Boston College has received a $2.25 million, three-year grant from the Walton Family Foundation to fund an initiative aimed at increasing engagement and fulfillment for both students and educators in K-12 schools.

BC To Establish Murray Center for Student Wellness

Annika Engelbrecht • March 12, 2025

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.

Senator Discusses Potential New AI Detection Tool at UGBC Meeting

Reetu Agnihotri • March 12, 2025

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.

UGBC Pilots Free Laundry Supplies Program for Freshmen

Reetu Agnihotri • February 28, 2025

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.