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Gabrielle Oliveira Tells the Stories Between the Statistics

Gabrielle Oliveira Tells the Stories Between the Statistics

Andrea Pita October 28, 2018
“She’s brought a much-needed visibility to anthropology as a sort of important field that attunes us in education around the people and movement in the context … of all the work we do,” said John Wargo.
BC Continues to Emphasize Diversifying Faculty

BC Continues to Emphasize Diversifying Faculty

Jack Miller and Owen Fahy September 17, 2018
Almost a year after the “Silence is Still Violence” march, Boston College is staring down several obstacles that stand in the way of a more diverse and representative faculty, but according to figures, BC has one of the most diverse faculties of its peer schools.

Minors in Finance, Accounting, and Marketing to Be Offered to All Undergrads

Cole Dady March 1, 2018

Starting in the fall of 2018, students outside of the Carroll School of Management (CSOM) will be able to declare minors outside of the current options available to students, according to Ethan Sullivan,...

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Future Double Eagle Brian Eagan Lends A Helping Wing

Brooke Kaiserman January 21, 2018
Put to the test in a critical moment, Brian Eagan realized he had the necessary skills to pursue a career in special education.
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After 61 Years, LSOE to End Honors Program With Class of 2021

Abby Hunt December 7, 2017
“The needs that led to the original creation of the Lynch Honors Program, as with the other Honors programs at Boston College, no longer exist,” an email sent on Wednesday to students in the program said.
Task Force Reviewing Lynch Honors Program

Task Force Reviewing Lynch Honors Program

Abby Hunt October 24, 2017
According to DeVoy, the task force may choose to follow suit with the MCAS Honors Program, but is currently unsure if this the right direction for Lynch to take as well.
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Advocate and Educator: Justine Sheehan Works for Special Needs Students

Barrette Janney September 10, 2017
Working for the Cuddler Program at St. Vincent Hospital, Justine Sheehan held babies undergoing drug withdrawal.
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Lynch School of Education to Hire Nine New Faculty

Heidi Dong March 19, 2017
With many professors retiring, the Lynch School of Education is set to hire nine new faculty members within the next three years.
LSOE's City Connects Program Finds A New Home In Minnesota's Twin Cities

LSOE’s City Connects Program Finds A New Home In Minnesota’s Twin Cities

Becky Reilly October 14, 2015
The Lynch School of Education is bringing its City Connects program to school in the Minneapolis, MN, area, focusing on students in Catholic schools, especially those from immigrant or low-income communities.
Carolyn Lynch, A Namesake Of Education School, Passes At Age 69

Carolyn Lynch, A Namesake Of Education School, Passes At Age 69

Carolyn Freeman October 5, 2015
Carolyn Lynch, namesake of Lynch School of Education, was known for bridging gaps between BC and the community.
For 30 Women, A Journey To Korea's Demilitarized Zone

For 30 Women, A Journey To Korea’s Demilitarized Zone

Allie Olivieri September 16, 2015
LSOE professor Brinton Lykes, along with 29 other women, ventured to Korea's Demilitarized Zone in the aftermath of the Korean War.
LSOE Professor Spurs Student Research On Domestic Violence

LSOE Professor Spurs Student Research On Domestic Violence

James Lucey February 9, 2015
LSOE professor Lisa Goodman has inspired one of her former students to undertake a domestic violence and psychology project.
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