BC Professors Reject Sen. Cruz’s Claims, Defend Research Grants Against “Woke” Allegations

Nikita Osadchiy • March 23, 2025

Boston College professors pushed back on a report by U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz that claims National Science Foundation (NSF) grants awarded to them promote "woke" diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives or “neo-Marxist” propaganda.

Success Over Stigma: Black Perspectives in STEM at BC

Angelina Li, Jack Beckman, and Annika Engelbrecht • February 19, 2024

While some kids were afraid of going to the doctor, Christie Louis looked forward to each of her doctor’s appointments. From a young age, she knew she wanted to go into healthcare.

Brown Unpacks the Consequences of the Chernobyl Disaster

Mukund Rachakonda • October 27, 2023

The Chernobyl disaster triggered far-reaching social, political, and economic ramifications that shaped today’s world, according to Kate Brown, a professor of science, technology, and society at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Remembering Tsung: Professor, Colleague, Friend

Maddie Phelps, Ellie Kominiarek, Annie Ladd Reid, and Haley Hockin • February 7, 2021

Laura Steinberg Named Director of Schiller Institute

Scott Baker • February 7, 2020

Laura Steinberg will be the director of the Schiller Institute. With this hiring, four of the last five senior administrators hired at BC have been women.

Economics as STEM Could Present Positive Implications for International Students

The Heights Editorial Board • October 15, 2018

One of the primary goals of this shift, however, is to benefit international students.

Economics Major Reclassified as STEM

Celia Carbone • October 15, 2018

The economics major was reclassified as a science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) program from a social science this summer. The major was discontinued and replaced by Econometrics and Quantitative Economics (EQE) which will serve as its new name.

BC Continues to Emphasize Diversifying Faculty

Jack Miller and Owen Fahy • September 17, 2018

Almost a year after the “Silence is Still Violence” march, Boston College is staring down several obstacles that stand in the way of a more diverse and representative faculty, but according to figures, BC has one of the most diverse faculties of its peer schools.

Wake Forest Provides a Model for BC to Implement Engineering Program

Jack Goldman • April 22, 2018

"Our world/society truly needs ‘liberal art’ engineers to lead with character and technical acumen.” said Olga Pierrakos, chair of the Wake Forest engineering program.

Mae Jemison Encourages Inclusion and Diversity in STEM Fields

Mary Wilkie • October 22, 2017

Mae Jemison, the first woman of color to be deployed in space, works to promote inclusivity both for women in STEM fields and among people in relation to Earth and space.

BC Shows A Good Return On Investment With Room To Grow

The Heights Editorial Board • April 9, 2015

A study released shows that Boston College was ranked fourth in financial value for universities in Massachusetts, which is both something to applaud, and a sign that there is more room to grow.

Why STEM Is Not Necessarily The Answer

Solina Jean-Louis • February 4, 2015

For those who wish to not see their future go to science, everything is going to be just fine.