U.S. News & World Report named Boston College the No. 35 best national college in its 2021 college rankings, a two-spot jump from last year’s ranking.
News, On Campus
As Election Approaches, Elections Committee Defends Anonymity
As students prepare to vote in the first Undergraduate Government of Boston College (UGBC) election since the controversial results of last spring’s executive election, candidates are again calling for more transparency from the Elections Committee (EC).
News, On Campus, Top Story, Administration
BC Sustains Downward Trend in COVID-19 Positivity During Week 3
Three BC students tested positive since Thursday with a .31 percent positivity rate. BC reported a .51 percent positivity rate for the week
News, On Campus, Featured Story, Coronavirus Updates
BC to Increase Surveillance Testing This Week
In response to the spike in COVID-19 cases during the second week of classes, BC will perform more than 5,000 tests over four days.
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BC Launches a Redesigned COVID-19 Dashboard to Fix Data Discrepancy
Boston College’s COVID-19 dashboard now restates testing numbers to reflect the number of undergraduate tests rather than the number of individual undergraduate students tested each week, Dunn said, as some undergraduates are tested more than once in a week.
News, Off Campus, Featured Story, Coronavirus Updates
Student Files Lawsuit Against BC Seeking Tuition Refund
A Boston College student filed a class-action lawsuit against the University seeking a partial refund for tuition after BC moved classes online for the remainder of the spring semester in March, on the grounds that the University failed to provide the full in-person educational experience and access to facilities for which students paid.
News, On Campus
Students Celebrate Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month with Virtual Celebration
Students logged onto Zoom on Thursday to celebrate Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month, marking the beginning of a month-long celebration of the historical contributions made by Hispanic and Latinx individuals in the United States.
News, On Campus
Fall Career Fair Goes Online With ‘Handshake”
Students logged into Handshake, Boston College’s new career management platform, on Thursday and searched for companies they were interested in and connected with recruiters as part of the annual fall career fair, which was held virtually this year.
News
Jesuits Discuss How to Learn at First Installment Jesuit Studies Cafe
In both their own pursuits of an education and later in their role as educators, Jesuits look to Joseph de Jouvancy’s ‘The Way to Learn and the Way to Teach’ as a guide.
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BC Represents One-Fifth of Mass. Higher-Education Cases in New State Data
Twelve undergraduates tested positive this week, with a positivity rate .66 percent on Thursday—a drop nearly 3 percent drop from last week.
