Boston College faculty held a vigil for victims of the war in Gaza with music, speeches, and student reflections on Wednesday. At the door to the event, two uniformed BCPD officers checked the backpacks and BC IDs of attendees while two more plainclothes officers monitored the room, according to M. Brinton Lykes, organizer of the event.
Student Raises Concerns About Free Speech on Campus Amid Israel-Hamas War at UGBC Meeting
During the public comment portion of UGBC’s Senate meeting on Tuesday night, an undergraduate student, who did not identify themselves by name, raised concerns about a lack of free expression on campus amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.
BC Law Earns 10th Highest Bar Exam Pass Rate Nationally
Boston College Law School had the 10th highest first-time bar exam pass rate in 2023, at 95.88 percent, according to a ranking by Reuters.
Razek Stresses the Importance of Sharing Mental Health Stories With Others
Mental health is often overlooked and undiscussed, according to Matthew Razek, associate director of First Year Experience at Boston College.
Can a Four-Day Workweek Work? Two BC Professors Think So.
When people imagine what the future of work will look like, artificial intelligence and automation often come to mind. But the most revolutionary transformation for workers might lie in switching to a shorter, four-day workweek, two BC professors say.
First One-Hundred Students Set to Start at Messina College in July
Come July, 100 students pursuing associate’s degrees will step foot on Boston College’s Brookline campus to begin their studies at Messina College, a two-year residential program for first-generation students and the ninth school within Boston College.
Lawsuit Against BC for Mismanagement of Retirement Funds Can Go to Trial, Federal Judge Rules
A lawsuit against Boston College for an alleged mismanagement of retirement funds got the greenlight to go to trial from a U.S. District Court judge.
Lawmakers and Activists Discuss Reproductive and Disability Justice
Abortions are essential health care, according to Leslie Templeton, a Women’s March board member and disability activist.
Kross Dissects the Psychology of the Inner Voice
We as humans spend between one-half and one-third of our waking hours not focused on the present moment, according to Ethan Kross, professor of psychology and management & organizations at the University of Michigan.
UGBC Senate Passes Bill to Introduce Messina College Senator in the Fall, Discusses Mental Health Days
The UGBC Senate passed a bill to introduce a new senator from the inaugural Messina College class this fall during its meeting on Tuesday night.