diversity and inclusion

BC Makes Revisions and Redactions to Office of Institutional Diversity Website

Annika Engelbrecht • February 9, 2025

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.

UGBC Presidential, VP Candidates Face Off at Diversity and Inclusion Debate

Emma Dawson • February 24, 2021

The four teams running for president and vice president of the Undergraduate Government of Boston College convened on a Zoom webinar Monday night for the UGBC Diversity and Inclusion debate, one week after officially kicking off their campaigns.

New UGBC Budget Set at $343,225

Jack Miller • September 1, 2019

UGBC's budget for the upcoming academic year is set at $343,225, an increase of $14,087—or 4.3 percent—over last year’s allocation.

New Director of Diversity and Inclusion Discusses Hopes and Plans for Future

Abby Hunt • March 25, 2019

Amaka Nnaeto, MCAS ’20, was elected the new Director of Diversity and Inclusion for the Undergraduate Government of Boston College on Monday night.

At Debate, UGBC Teams Agree on Diversity and Inclusion

Danny Flynn • February 7, 2019

UGBC hosted a debate between the two teams of presidential candidates that focused on issues of diversity and inclusion on Wednesday.

Frontis Reflects on Behind-the-Scenes Progress at BC

Jack Miller • November 5, 2018

Taraun Frontis stepped into his new position at UGBC following a term as the chair of the AHANA+ Leadership Council. Throughout his time in UGBC, he’s helped to push two major initiatives: DiversityEdu and the recently-released Student Experience Survey.

Conduct and Student Rights Chair Looks to Increase Accountability

Nate Hiriak • October 29, 2018

While this may be the first year Kalkidan Tadesse, the chair of the UGBC’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee and MCAS ’21, is a part of UGBC, it is far from her first time getting campus-wide change initiated.

UGBC Resolution is Inclusive and Beneficial, Frontis is Valuable VPDI

The Heights Editorial Board • March 26, 2018

"In seeking to add diverse perspectives to the Executive Council, Frontis is a logical and appropriate appointee."

UGBC Confirms New Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion

Samuel Browning • October 5, 2017

The selection process had to be redone after the initial pick left BC over the summer.

UGBC Presidential Candidates Talk Diversity and Inclusion at Town Hall Event

Connor Murphy • February 8, 2017

Three teams remain after Davis Pollino, CSOM '19, and Sebastian Biber, MCAS '19, dropped out this week.

Town Hall Challenges Inclusivity of UGBC Candidates’ Platforms

Taylor St. Germain • March 31, 2016

Diversity and Inclusion’s Town Hall was held on March 30 in the Vanderslice Cabaret Room, where candidates for Undergraduate Government of Boston College president were questioned on their plans to support inclusion on campus.