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New BC Fact Book Shows Endowment Falls

New BC Fact Book Shows Endowment Falls

Owen Fahy February 3, 2020
The 2019-2020 Fact Book details $93.3 million decrease in endowment, a two-acre expansion of campus, and an increase in AHANA+ undergraduates.
UGBC Passes Resolution to Invite Senatorial Candidates

UGBC Passes Resolution to Invite Senatorial Candidates

Madeleine Romance February 3, 2020
UGBC passed a resolution on Tuesday to invite Senator Ed Markey and his Democratic challenger, U.S. Representative Joe Kennedy III, to speak on campus.
Packnett Discusses Power at Women's Summit

Packnett Discusses Power at Women’s Summit

Julia Kiersznowski and Lauren Wittenmyer February 2, 2020
The Boston College Women’s Center hosted its sixth annual Women’s Summit, which discussed the complexities of women’s issues in today’s world.
Students Urged to Dream at MLK Memorial Gathering

Students Urged to Dream at MLK Memorial Gathering

Scott Baker January 31, 2020
Baptist Rev. Willie Bodrick asked BC students to keep dreaming at the annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Gathering on Monday night.
UGBC Executive Debate on Diversity and Inclusion Held

UGBC Executive Debate on Diversity and Inclusion Held

Danny Flynn January 31, 2020
At the Diversity and Inclusion debate, the four teams running for UGBC president and executive vice president squared off on issues of diversity at BC.
Boushey Discusses Impacts of Economic Inequality

Boushey Discusses Impacts of Economic Inequality

Brandon Kenney January 29, 2020
President and CEO of the Washington Center for Equitable Growth, Heather Boushey, shares her findings on the effects of economic inequality on the economy.
FBI Agent Discusses Gang Violence and Law Enforcement

FBI Agent Discusses Gang Violence and Law Enforcement

Matthew Ma January 27, 2020
FBI Special Agent Jeffrey Wood visited BC to deliver a lecture concerning the FBI's approach to the growing threat of gang activities.
Annual Unity Breakfast Celebrates MLK

Annual Unity Breakfast Celebrates MLK

Ben Chieng January 24, 2020
The Black Faculty, Staff, and Administrators Association (BFSAA) hosted its annual Unity Breakfast celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. on Wednesday morning.
CAB Now Offering Boston City Limits Tickets for Free

CAB Now Offering Boston City Limits Tickets for Free

Scott Baker January 23, 2020
Tickets to this Saturday’s Boston City Limits concert will now be offered free of charge. Students who have already purchased tickets will receive refunds.
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CAB Attempts to Diversify Concerts With BCL

Lauren Wittenmyer January 23, 2020
CAB's Boston City Limits concert aims to bring more inclusivity to campus than concerts in the past with its “Electric Soul” theme.
Market at Corcoran Opens

Market at Corcoran Opens

Nadine Akkawi January 21, 2020
The Market at Corcoran opened on Jan. 13 on the first floor of Corcoran to give students easy access to grocery store food and includes a pop-up restaurant.
Update: Students Write Tributes to Wolfman After His Death

Update: Students Write Tributes to Wolfman After His Death

Scott Baker January 17, 2020
Neil Wolfman, a chemistry professor at Boston College, died on Wednesday, according to a family-run blog that provided updates on Wolfman’s health.
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