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Law Dean Vincent Rougeau Selected as Next President of Holy Cross

Megan Kelly • February 10, 2021

Rougeau, who also serves as the inaugural director of BC’s Forum on Racial Justice in America, will officially assume the role on July 1.

Racial Justice Forum Hosts Panel on Partisanship

Victor Stefanescu • October 25, 2020

According to the director of the Asian American Studies program, Min Song, there seems to be a consensus among Americans that political partisanship is greater this election cycle than ever before. Now, Song is wondering if that is even a bad thing.

Faculty Discuss Black Lives Matter and Formative Education

Megan Gentile • October 23, 2020

Régine Michelle Jean-Charles, associate professor of French and African and African Diaspora Studies, told members of the Boston College community that it is necessary to say “Black Lives Matter” out loud.

Rougeau Discusses Need for Conversations on Race Through Racial Justice Forum

Ethan Raye • October 19, 2020

When protests for racial justice swept the nation this summer after the police killing of George Floyd, the Black Student Forum launched a petition urging the University to release a list of tangible steps that it would take to combat racism.

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.

BC Law Earns Gift To Support Public Policy Center

Carolyn Freeman • January 15, 2015

The Rappaport Center for Law and Public Policy includes a visiting professorship, symposiums, and a fellowship for 12 eligible law students.