The Woods College of Advancing Studies will offer a master’s degree in applied analytics starting in the fall of 2022. The new program strives to give students the tools to be successful in analyzing data, according to Karen Muncaster, dean of the Woods College.
UGBC Candidates Face Off in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Debate
Two candidates vying to be elected president of UGBC faced off for the first time in a Thursday night debate, explaining how they plan to confront issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) on Boston College’s campus.
‘Take Back the Night’ Challenges Silence Surrounding Sexual Violence
Silence is used as a weapon to protect perpetrators of sexual violence and assault, according to Shawn McGuffey, the keynote speaker at the Boston College Women’s Center’s annual Take Back the Night event.
Kapurura Taps New Running Mate for UGBC Election After Previous Candidate Withdraws
Kudzai Kapurura tapped Caleb Wachsmuth as her new running mate in the upcoming UGBC presidential election after the previous vice presidential candidate withdrew from the race.
University Places CJBC Under Probation Following Divestment Protest
The University placed Climate Justice at Boston College (CJBC) under probation for violating the Student Code of Conduct after students delivered cards with vulgar language to University President Rev. William P. Leahy, S.J., as part of a Valentine’s Day–inspired divestment protest.
Ross Talks Sino-American Relations at BC Republicans Event
Understanding Sino-American relations is paramount to maintaining national safety, according to Robert Ross, a professor of political science at Boston College.
Language Department Hosts Conference on the Intersection of Literature and Philosophy
Boston College’s department of romance languages and literatures hosted its first in-person graduate student conference on March 18 and 19 since the COVID-19 pandemic halted many on-campus events and traditions.
Clark Talks Negative Media Portrayals of African Americans, Research Frameworks
Meredith D. Clark, associate professor in the School of Journalism and Communication Studies at Northeastern University, discussed the impacts of negative media portrayals of African Americans in the New Directions series.
$3 Million Grant to Aid SSW Study on Intergenerational Trauma
The National Institute of Mental Health awarded Boston College’s Research Program on Children and Adversity (RPCA) a five-year, 3.3 million dollar grant that will advance the program’s research on the mental health effects of war on child soldiers in Sierra Leone, according to BC News.
Panelists Discuss Free Speech at BC at BCAAUP Event
The BC chapter of the American Association of University Professors hosted a virtual forum, welcoming Melnick, Lindsey O’Rourke, Kent Greenfield, and Patricia Lowe to discuss academic freedom and campus speech on Tuesday evening.