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CJBC Signs Complaint To Mass. AG Urging Harvard To Divest

Megan Gentile • March 21, 2021

Harvard University students, faculty, alumni, and community members filed a complaint against the Harvard Corporation on Monday calling for Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey to order Harvard to cease its investments in fossil fuels.

Deans Discuss Harvard Admissions Lawsuit

Scott Greenhalgh • March 8, 2020

Three Boston College deans explored the admissions lawsuit against Harvard University, how it relates to BC, and its general significance in higher education.

“Stand Up Against Racism” Sparks Timely Dialogue on Civic Engagement

Isabel Fenoglio • April 22, 2018

"I am breaking barriers. Help break them with me," said MA State Representative Juana Matias, encouraging women to become politically involved.

‘Quasi-Inaugural Edition’ of Philosophy Journal Launches

DJ Recny • April 30, 2017

Tom Lombardo, CSOM ’17, and his conglomerate of philosophy-minded friends crafted this semester's issue of Dianoia.

Erik Owens Brings Religion and Public Life Together at Boisi Center

Ashley Stauber • April 2, 2017

The Boisi Center works to bring rigorous thinkers to campus and develop an understanding of the common good through a religious lens.

DiPasquale Examines Difficult Questions, Islamic Philosophy

Ashley Stauber • February 19, 2017

Professor of Islamic Civilization and Societies David DiPasquale has a goal to educate and inform his students about the rich culture of Islam.

Structural Change Needed to Ease Eviction Burden on Those in Poverty, Desmond says

Dante Keeler • September 22, 2016

Matthew Desmond, a New York Times bestselling author, told BC students Wednesday that he hopes they will come to hate poverty as he does.

Harvard Professor Discusses Using Art to Teach Languages

Becky Reilly • February 22, 2016

Elvira Di Fabio, a professor at Harvard University, spoke to BC students and faculty about the advantages of using art to teach students a foreign language.

How Makenna Newkirk Has Quickly Become BC’s Brightest Star

Shannon Kelly • February 18, 2016

Makenna Newkirk's dad didn't even know people played hockey in the Southwest. BC women's hockey is thankful she convinced him that it's the sport for her.

Harvard Startup Makes Tutoring Part of the Sharing Economy

Juan Olavarria • February 17, 2016

Midterm season is upon us, but Quickhelp offers personalized in-person tutoring services for any subject on demand.

Keeping the Beanpot Boston

Matthew BeDugnis • February 14, 2016

While I respect Providence, Lowell, UVM, and all the other great New England teams, I would never want to see them included in the Beanpot.

Notebook: Burt, Defense Fuel Offensive Outburst Against Harvard

Riley Overend • February 3, 2016

Defensiveman Megan Keller netted two goals and an assist to support Katie Burt's 10th shutout of the season, as BC blew past Harvard 8-0 to advance to the Beanpot finals.