BC law professor David Wirth was an official academic adviser at COP24, which was designed to halt the impending effects of climate change.
Peer-to-Peer Texting Service ‘Lean on Me’ Launches
The Boston College chapter of the peer-to-peer texting support system Lean On Me officially launched on Jan. 21 and is now available for use by BC students.
Abney’s Mural Welcomes Visitors to the ICA
Nina Chanel Abney is making her Boston debut. Her mural is on display on the Sandra and Gerald Fineberg Art Wall at the ICA.
Lochhead, Moore Discuss Diversity and Inclusion With Student Leaders in Wake of Racist Incident
Boston College interim Vice President of Student Affairs Joy Moore and Executive Vice President Michael Lochhead met with student leaders to discuss issues surrounding diversity and inclusion at BC Wednesday evening.
BC Creates Early Decision Admission for Class of ’24, Replacing Early Action
Boston College announced that the University is implementing an Early Decision (ED) admissions program to replace its Early Action (EA) program for Class of 2024 applicants.
New Bus Stop Added Near Health Services
An additional bus stop near University Health Services was added to the Newton Eagle Direct and Newton Eagle Limited routes on Jan. 14.
Florio Previews, Reflects on Plexapalooza
Mike Florio, the Campus Activities Board’s director of live entertainment and CSOM ’19, details the plans for the final Plexapalooza.
Hate Crime Charge Sought Against Sorkin
Michael Sorkin, CSOM ’21, the student who allegedly defaced Welch Hall with racist epithets last December, will be arraigned in Middlesex County court on Feb. 13.
Lynch Launches New ‘Learning Engineering’ Master’s Program
The Lynch School of Education will begin offering a new master’s program in learning engineering this fall—the program is the first of its kind.
Changed Admissions Policy Leads to Surge in Applications
change in Boston College Early Admissions policy led to a significant increase in the number of applicants for the class of 2023. The Office of Undergraduate Admission received 15,862 Early Action applications, a surge of 50 percent from last year’s applicant pool.