In response to a wave of student visa revocations and shifts in federal immigration policy, Boston College reaffirmed its commitment to supporting international students and scholars in a campus-wide email from University Provost and Dean of Faculties David Quigley and Vice Provost for Global Engagement Rev. James Keenan, S.J on Tuesday.
On Saturday afternoon, Newton residents protested in Newton Centre as part of nationwide “Hands Off” demonstrations.
Editor’s Note: This is the debut edition of Civil Discourse, a new column where Isabella Pieretti and Conor Richards share their perspectives on a political story or event covered by The Heights. This first column is a response to “BC History Professor Denounces Musk’s Actions as “a Coup” to Millions of Social Media Followers.”
Boston College researchers express concern over the NSF’s temporary grant freeze and new funding restrictions under Trump’s executive order. While funding has resumed, uncertainty over DEI guidelines and potential NIH cuts raises fears about the future of research support.
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.
Just two days later, President Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States of America. BC’s most visible alumnus was noticeably absent from the ceremonies, presumably mourning the demise of his once proud basketball program. Markey, along with several other members of the Massachusetts delegation, including U.S. Representatives Bill Keating and Ayanna Pressley, consciously decided not to attend Trump’s inauguration.
Joe Popolo Jr., BC ’89, was tapped by former President Donald Trump to serve as the next U.S. Ambassador to the Netherlands. The Heights analyzed Federal Election Commission filings, explored past and present business endeavors, and interviewed Popolo to contextualize a career that has positioned him to serve his nation in the Netherlands.
Joe Popolo Jr., BC ’89, will serve as the next ambassador to the Netherlands, President-elect Donald Trump announced Thursday night in a Truth Social post.
Following an unpredictable and quickly determined presidential election, how do members of the BC community explain Trump’s exceedance of expectations?
Many students were shocked but not surprised by former President Trump’s election sweep on Tuesday.
