The Heights

Glenn Gaudette Named Inaugural Chair of BC’s Engineering Department

Ethan Raye • December 2, 2020

Gaudette, who will officially begin his role on Jan. 1, currently serves as a professor of biomedical engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

Boston College Announces Engineering Program

Scott Baker • April 14, 2020

BC announced the new human-centered engineering program, to be launched in the fall of 2021 and designed to “address critical human needs."

University to Create Engineering Department

Jack Miller • May 2, 2019

Vice Provost for Research and Academic Planning Tom Chiles referenced the new department at an information session regarding the upcoming Schiller Institute for Integrated Science and Society.

Administrators Reveal Details About Schiller Schedule, Effects on Campus

Jack Miller and Abby Hunt • May 2, 2019

The meeting addressed the project’s effects on traffic, parking, and noise, as well as confirmation of a new engineering department—the first public indication of any such plans.

Schiller Institute to Support Engineering Labs

Jack Miller • March 19, 2019

Boston College’s Provost’s Advisory Council (PAC) released the first public indication of the University’s plans to devote resources and building space to the development of engineering laboratories.

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.

Schiller Institute Will Advance Academics and Jesuit Mission

The Heights Editorial Board • November 5, 2017

"The Schiller Institute represents a commitment to the University’s Jesuit mission of educating students in the importance of serving others."