The Heights

“Ken Kersch Can’t Be Replaced”: Remembering a Respected Political Science Professor

Carina Murphy • December 9, 2024

Ken Kersch, an award-winning political science professor, made a lasting impact through his teaching and scholarship, according to Gerald Easter. “The Political Science Department was most fortunate...

Remembering Chemistry Professor Jeffery A. Byers

Natalie Arndt • September 11, 2023

Chemistry professor Jeffery A. Byers, who taught at Boston College for 13 years before he died in August, was a world-class scientist, according to Dunwei Wang.

Weiskott Brings Medieval Times to Students’ Fingertips

Simran Brar • October 15, 2018

Middle English, Medieval Literature, and the 14th Century’s customs and intricacies may seem inaccessible and irrelevant to students in 2018, but Erik Weiskott (Twitter verified professor and media-extraordinaire) proves that notion wrong.

With Boundless Energy and Enthusiasm, Hogan Enlivens Class

Colleen Martin • November 19, 2017

Lindsay Hogan's classes always fill to capacity, as she finds fascinating ways to meld pop culture with theory and research.

New AADS Professor Hires Indicate Progress

The Heights Editorial Board • January 19, 2017

"For a University that designed its honors program around the 'Western Cultural Tradition,' working to grow programs and departments that educate students outside of the traditional canon represents a commitment to becoming a more inclusive and diverse institution."

A History Major’s Defense: Using the Past to Inform the Future

DJ Recny • September 26, 2016

History repeats itself, observes features columnist DJ Recny as he uses professorial anecdotes and historical events to navigate through life.