The Heights Room buzzed with energy Wednesday evening as community members gathered for Boston College’s annual Black History Month opening celebration, highlighted by lively performances and speeches.
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BC History Professor Denounces Musk’s Actions as “a Coup” to Millions of Social Media Followers
BC historian Heather Cox Richardson called Elon Musk’s alleged access to federal data a “coup,” and “the largest data breach in human history,” warning of a constitutional crisis. In a livestream to 2.5 million followers, she criticized Musk’s influence over government operations and urged swift action to protect democracy.
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BC Agreed To Buy Historic Stained-Glass Windows From a Missouri College. When the Deal Fell Through, BC Sued.
Boston College filed a federal lawsuit against Urshan University, alleging the Missouri-based Christian institution violated federal law by breaking an agreement to gift 13 stained-glass windows to BC.
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Scott Discusses Overcoming Self-Doubt at First BC Summit
Scott, ABC News’ senior congressional correspondent, shared her experiences as a political journalist and discussed the importance of overcoming self-doubt in a keynote address at the inaugural Boston College Summit, previously referred to as the Women’s Summit, on Saturday.
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Yong Discusses U.S. Pandemic Failures and Key Lessons
Yong analyzed the U.S.’s long-term struggles in responding to the pandemic during the Gerson Family Lecture on Wednesday night.
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CAB and CSA Ring In the Year of the Snake with Lion Dance and Traditions
Boston College celebrated Lunar New Year with a vibrant lion dance, traditional crafts, and festive food, bringing students and faculty together to honor one of East and Southeast Asia’s most significant holidays.
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Sullivan Dissects Putin’s War Strategy and U.S. Diplomatic Challenges
Former U.S. Ambassador John Sullivan said Russian President Vladimir Putin sees a ceasefire in Ukraine as a sign of weakness, and with the war nearing its third year, he predicts no end in sight.
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UGBC Explores Potential Agora Portal Mobile App and CSOM Curve Transparency
Student senators prepared for an upcoming meeting with BC Information Technology Services (ITS) about the possibility of creating a centralized Agora Portal mobile app at the UGBC Senate meeting Tuesday night.
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If Enacted, Trump Federal Funding Freeze Will Not Affect Financial Aid
A day after President Trump announced a federal grant freeze, the U.S. Department of Education confirmed that student loans and Pell Grants remain unaffected.
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Rachel Scott To Deliver Keynote at Rebranded BC Summit
Rachel Scott, ABC News’ senior congressional correspondent, will deliver the keynote at Boston College’s Summit conference on Feb. 1. Formerly called the Women’s Summit, the event, hosted by the Women’s Center, will emphasize intersectionality and self-awareness.
