Climate Advocate Sophia Kianni Talks Youth-Led Activism at Boston College Event

Emily Russo • April 12, 2026

Young people have an unprecedented opportunity to effect meaningful change around the world, according to Sophia Kianni, founder of Climate Cardinals—the world’s largest youth-led climate nonprofit.

Ethics and Lunch Features Small-Town Journalist Turned Business Owner, Phil Coupe

Savannah Lockwood • September 29, 2024

Co-founder of ReVision Energy Phil Coupe credits much of his success to reading the news.

Jefferson-Jenkins Talks Progress, Equity, and Advocacy at Women in Leadership Forum

Ashna Potluri • March 23, 2024

Everyone has the ability to make a difference in the world, according to former President of the League of Women Voters Carolyn Jefferson-Jenkins.

From Video Games to Sparking Flames: Lunch with Bernard Kim ’98, CEO of Match Group

Gigi Chu • March 17, 2024

Bernard Kim, CEO of Match Group and BC ’98, began his journey of fostering meaningful relationships as a young child growing up in a strict Korean household, where he and his older sister would play video games together into the wee hours of the night. 

Michael Tubbs Speaks About Redistribution of Wealth at Chambers Lecture

Elise Kirwin • March 1, 2024

Michael Tubbs, who in 2016 became the first Black mayor of Stockton, Calif., and the youngest mayor of any major American city, spoke at Boston College’s annual Chambers Lecture for the Winston Center of Leadership and Ethics on Thursday.

“Carry With You the Stories of Others”: Nadia Murad Emphasizes Unrelenting Advocacy

Annika Engelbrecht • February 23, 2024

Students, faculty, and community members lined the walls of the Heights Room Thursday evening to hear Nadia Murad share her story.

Salem Tackles Childhood Malnutrition Through Social Enterprise

Jack Beckman • November 29, 2023

Child hunger and malnutrition is a grave problem, but the solution is within reach, according to Navyn Salem, founder and CEO of Edesia Nutrition.

Former President of Costa Rica Emphasizes Leadership for Service, Not Power

Will Martino and Madison Hoang • October 18, 2023

Alvarado Quesada was elected as president of Costa Rica in 2018 and finished his constitutionally limited term in 2022. He visited Boston College on Tuesday to speak at the Clough Colloquium, hosted by the Winston Center for Leadership and Ethics.

“You Have an Obligation to Make a Difference”: Liz Cheney Urges Students to Run for Office

Lucy Freeman • March 24, 2023

Former Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney addressed an overflowing audience at Boston College on Thursday, stressing that she never doubted former President Donald Trump should be impeached following the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot.

Earle Counsels Care for Marine Life

Hayley Rieman • April 9, 2019

Renowned marine biologist Sylvia Earle spoke at Boston College on April 8 about the problems facing the world’s oceans and marine life.

‘A Long Walk Home’ Traces the Story of Sexual Violence

Kaylie Ramirez • October 14, 2018

Activist Scheherazade Tillet uses art therapy to document recovery from sexual assault and tell the story of her sister, Salamishah Tillet.

Political Figures Samantha Power, Ed Markey to Lecture at BC

Colleen Martin • March 14, 2018

Samantha Power graduated from Yale University in 1992 and Harvard Law School in 1999, and Ed Markey, a Double Eagle, graduated from BC in 1968 and BC Law in 1972.