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.
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Newton Schools Brace For Potentially “Devastating” Funding Cuts Under Trump Administration
Newton Public Schools faces the potential loss of up to $8.7 million in federal grants following directives from the Trump administration.
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Newton Residents Discuss the State of Democracy Under Trump
Norton organized the meeting for residents who possibly felt similar to her—concerned and fearful for America’s future.
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BC Researchers Voice Concerns Over NSF Funding Freeze
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.
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Students and Faculty Protest on O’Neill Plaza, Call for Divestment, Action on Gaza
Boston College students and faculty protested Thursday, condemning activism suppression, demanding investment transparency, and criticizing BC’s silence on Gaza. Speakers called for divestment and accused the administration of stifling student rights.
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BC Makes Revisions and Redactions to Office of Institutional Diversity Website
Boston College updated the Office of Institutional Diversity website, temporarily removing its diversity statement, newsletter, and revising initiatives. These actions come as President Donald Trump has signed an executive order dismantling federal diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.
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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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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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Joe Popolo Jr.: BC Alum, Republican Power Broker, and Nominee for Ambassador to the Netherlands
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.
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BC International Students Uneasy Over Potential Trump Immigration Policies
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House on Jan. 20, the prospect of impending changes to immigration policies is raising concern among some international students at Boston College.
