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Men’s Mental Health Panel Emphasizes How Small Acts of Kindness Build Community

Toni Idowu • November 16, 2025

As Movember—or No-Shave November—kicks off, aiming to raise awareness about men’s mental health issues, Kelly Hughes emphasized how the small acts, like showing up for your friends or being open to learning more, can make all the difference.

Newton Library Hosts Wildlife Session on Local and Global Endangered Species

Alena Laurent • November 16, 2025

An information session and live animal presentation at the Newton Free Library on Wednesday evening welcomed attendees of all ages to learn about endangered animals and understand ways to help them.

Power, Gender, and the Church: Reynolds Examines the Stories of Women in Clerical Abuse

Alexa Allers • November 9, 2025

Theologian Susan Reynolds said the limited awareness surrounding the abuse of women by the clergy is indicative of the broader issue of misogyny within the Catholic Church. “What is also clear is...

Boisi Center Celebrates 25 Years With Panel on Religion’s Changing Role in America

Kimberly Madore • October 30, 2025

Scholars and speakers gathered at Boston College’s Boisi Center for Religion and American Public Life to celebrate its 25th anniversary and discuss how religion in America has changed over the last 25 years.

He Predicted the Russia-Ukraine War Years in Advance. Now He Warns NATO Could Collapse.

Alexa Allers and Kiki Donaldson • October 26, 2025

When Vittorio Hösle predicted in 2015 that Ukraine was at risk of a full-scale invasion by Russia, few people believed him. Now, he is warning that further escalation in the Russia-Ukraine war could cause...

Former Ethiopian Health Minister Calls for Overhaul of Global Aid System

Nikita Leal and Daniel Linnehan • October 25, 2025

Former Ethiopian Minister of Health Lia Tadesse Gebremedhin urged nations and donors to rethink the way global health assistance is designed and delivered, warning that ineffective governance and short-term planning continue to limit progress in developing countries.

Kennedy Emphasizes Accessible, Affordable Health Care as Keys To Improve Maternal Outcomes

Alena Laurent • October 21, 2025

Access to available, affordable, and respectful health care is one of the most important factors to curb poor outcomes in birth and neonatal-related health fields, according to Holly Powell Kennedy.

Building a Happier Life: Waldinger Emphasizes Human Connection Amid Loneliness Epidemic

Ollie Lloyd and Alena Laurent • October 7, 2025

Loneliness, an issue all too prevalent in America, is as harmful to people’s health and lifespan as smoking, high blood pressure, and obesity, according to psychiatrist Robert Waldinger. “Loneliness...

Dean’s Colloquium Explores How Trump Reshaped U.S. Economic and Foreign Policy

Emily Russo • October 1, 2025

President Donald Trump’s economic and foreign policies mark a sharp departure from the United States’ long-standing stances, according to Lindsey O’Rourke, an associate professor at Boston College. “Donald...

McKibben Outlines Hope for Future in Clean Energy Lecture

Jack Weynand • September 14, 2025

Bill McKibben, a world-renowned author and climate justice activist, made the case Monday evening for why climate justice is a worthwhile fight—and why clean energy is far more realistic than people...

Horn Discusses Societal Ignorance Toward Modern Day Oppression of Jewish Communities

Luke Bellaud • April 20, 2023

Despite universal condemnation of the oppression of Jewish communities during the Holocaust, hatred toward Jewish Americans today goes largely ignored, according to author Dara Horn, recipient of three National Jewish Book Awards.

Experts Speak on Adam Smith and Capitalism in Two-Day Campus Event

Alexis Thomas • April 16, 2023

Jerry Muller spoke at an event on Thursday that was the first part of a two-day conference co-sponsored by the Clough Center for the Study of Constitutional Democracy and the Institute for the Liberal Arts. Speakers discussed Adam Smith, author of The Wealth of Nations, and the state of capitalism today.

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