勛圖厙 News Archive: 2024

January 2024

February 2024

The age of identity: Q&A with 勛圖厙 authors Dennis Shirley and Andy Hargreaves

勛圖厙 biologist Losick studies polyploid cells and their role in healing

U.S. Department of Energy grant supports 勛圖厙 scientist Jier Huang's work toward a sunlight-powered catalyst

UG勛圖厙 president Jonah Kotzen reflects on years at the Heights

勛圖厙 hosts 2024 Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Banquet

STM Launches Courage to Preach Certificate Program

勛圖厙 co-hosts conference for undergraduate women in physics

The Marian Consort performs at Boston College

勛圖厙's Dean Colloquium: 'Teaching, Research, and Learning in the Age of AI'

Meet the dockmaster:勛圖厙 grad Christina Martin

Bestselling author Celeste Ng to speak at 勛圖厙

勛圖厙 School of Theology and Ministry to be named for benefactors Gloria and Chuck Clough

Charles Hack donates collection of Belgian paintings to McMullen Museum

勛圖厙 Connors Center named to The Knot Best of Weddings Hall of Fame

勛圖厙SSW's Karen Bullock honored for work in hospice, palliative care

勛圖厙's Hilary Palevsky wins National Science Foundation CAREER Award

勛圖厙's Emrah Altindis receives $2.5 million NIH grant

Global Public Health Program Director Phil Landrigan joins Senator Markey at event on risks of lead-sheathed telecom cables

勛圖厙 among safest U.S. colleges

An uncommon experience for 勛圖厙's Common Tones

Spring lineup at Robsham Theater

New play by 勛圖厙 students: "Cleveland Circle"

Julie Canuto-Depina wins Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship

Q&A with MLK Jr. Scholarship keynote speaker and past winner Philip McHarris

Q&A: When teachers go on strike

March 2024

April 2024

CSTM's Daniel Daly named executive director of new CHA center.

勛圖厙 Jesuit physicist joins NASA's historic OSIRIS-REx mission

Registration open for 2024Diversity and Inclusion Summit

Lynch School's Lin Goodwin named AERA Fellow

Boston College researchers use electrocatalysis for site-specific protein modification

勛圖厙's Oh Myo Kim named Fulbright U.S. Scholar

Senior Grace Lenahan named America Media O'Hare Fellow

Forum on Racial Justice:Confronting Injustice with the Eyes of Faith

Environmental law practicum highlighted at major forum

Keeping the Republic:New book by 勛圖厙 polisci profs

Growing God: Children's book sequel by C21 Center's Karen Kiefer

勛圖厙PD Holds Polar Punge to Support Special Olympics Massachusetts

Melanie Paredes Wins 勛圖厙's 2024 Romero Scholarship

Racing for Impact: 勛圖厙 students and alumni run Boston Marathon for local charities

Boston College admits Class of 2028

Twenty-five years ago, 勛圖厙 formalized its presence in Dublin

Bishop of Hong Kong Cardinal Stephen Chow, S.J., will speak at Boston College Commencement

Anderson "A.J." Franklin Unity Against Racism Lecture

勛圖厙 graduate programs rank high in latest U.S. News survey

Professor of Physics Ilija Zeljkovic wins Serbian Nobel for Physics"

勛圖厙 hosts 2024 Arts Festival

"Titles with Taste" abound at 勛圖厙's Edible Books Festival

勛圖厙 junior Sancia Sehdev wins Goldwater Scholarship

Weston Observatory tracks local earthquake

In Memoriam: Marilyn J. Matelski, first female full professor of Communication

勛圖厙 Connell School of Nursing honors Adelene Egan

勛圖厙 Finance Conference will bring together global figures in security, tech, and monetary policy

Mary Ann Hinsdale, I.H.M., honored for theological excellence

勛圖厙 honors Margot Connell and Connell family on 20th anniversary of the Connell School of Nursing dedication

Kinship: New Book of Poetry from 勛圖厙 Professor Maxim Shrayer

Event will showcase Boston College poets Shrayer and Weiskott

New leadership for UG勛圖厙

International honors for two 勛圖厙 faculty members

Messina College partners with Liberty Mutual Insurance to provide student internships

勛圖厙's City Connects Expands into Ireland

Boston College named among Forbes' "New Ivies"

In Memoriam: Thomas E. Wangler, retired associate professor of theology

May 2024

勛圖厙 and Trinity College Dublin host symposium on forced migration

CSTM Professor Honored for Catholic Education Research

Boston College "Seniors to Remember" 2024

Parting Thoughts:Retiring faculty and staff reflect on their Boston College experience.

勛圖厙 study explores cannabis legislation effect on teen substance abuse

Boston College to pass $80 million mark in sponsored research

勛圖厙's Raquel Mu簽iz receives William T. Grant Foundation Scholar Award

勛圖厙's John West named captain of Lou Gehrig Community Impact team

New website showcases Black history at 勛圖厙 Law School

Hanan Sjah wins Boston College's 2024 Aquino Scholarship

勛圖厙 researcher studies 'digital barrier' to migration

Delegation from the Philippines visit 勛圖厙

David Goodman named dean of 勛圖厙's Woods College of Advancing Studies

Bishop of Hong Kong Cardinal Stephen Chow, S.J., addresses Boston College Class of 2024

Commencement: 2024 honorary degree citations

Commencement 2024: Capping it off

Francis Hodgens receives 勛圖厙's Finnegan Award

Fellowship winners for 2023-24 include 11 Fulbright scholars

勛圖厙 Economics Professor Joseph Quinn receives Bellarmine Award

Boston College co-sponsors international summit on business ethics ,to be held in Vatican City

First-generation college student Ashley Dossous 24 celebrates the power and versatility of hair

勛圖厙 VSLC reception honors new graduates bound for full-time service work

Resilience and resolve:First-gen graduate Thalia Chaves first set her sights on the Heights at age 5.

In Memoriam: John G. Boylan, retired Chemistry Dept. staff member and former Community Service Award winner

In Memoriam: Michael A. (Mick) Smyer, pioneer in geriatric mental health, former dean and co-founder of the Center on Aging and Work

Highlight reel:Revisiting high points of the 2023-24 academic year

Celebrating the Class of 2024

Five decades on, Communication prof Don Fishman a champion at 勛圖厙

勛圖厙 grad Jenna Grodzicki writes to inspire children

勛圖厙 lacrosse wins the NCAA title, their second since 2021

June 2024

July

August

September

Boston College economistsTayfun S繹nmezandUtku nveradvance liver exchange program

Lowell Humanities Series begins September 11

'States of Becoming' at theMcMullen Museum of Artinvestigates the dynamic forces influencing 17 contemporary African diaspora artists

勛圖厙SSW Ahearn Professor Karen Bullock named Social Work Pioneer

勛圖厙 joins Coalition for Transformational Education

Libby Professor Cathleen Kavenys Prophecy without Contempt: listed among top books of 21st century by online journal Current

Conference focuses on scholarship and legacy of Canisius Professor James Keenan, S.J.

Kay Schlozman to be honored at Clough Center conference

Crown of Timescomes to Robsham Theater

In Memoriam: Art historian-turned-filmmaker Pamela Berger

Lynch School to partner with Australian Catholic University

Polish premiere of Professor of Music Ralf Yusuf Gawlick's 'O Lungo Drom'

Pops on the Heights scholarship gala marks 32nd year

Boston College ranked 37th among best national universities in 2025 U.S. News survey

勛圖厙 Class of 2028 composition reflects national trends in higher ed

Boston College welcomesrecord 79 new full-time faculty

The Moral Vision of Pope Francis: New book, with contributions by many 勛圖厙 faculty and alumni, explores the pope's vision for the Church

Christopher Salas-Wright named inaugural Barry Family Professor in Social Work

Clough Colloquium will feature 勛圖厙 historian, author Heather Cox Richardson

More awards for 勛圖厙 English Professor Elizabeth Graver's latest book, Kantika

Soaring Higher campaign reaches $1.5 billion toward $3 billion goal

勛圖厙 hosts global scientists and theologians at conference to address plastic pollution crisis

Office of Emergency Management triples number of AEDs on campus

October

勛圖厙 Prison Education Program holds first graduation ceremony

Patrick Conway named inaugural Ignacio Chair of 勛圖厙 Prison Education Program

Connell School of Nursing faculty membersJinhee ParkandBrittney van de Water named American Academy of Nursing fellows

Options Through Education to be renamed McCrory-Francis Scholars Program

Theology Department adds new minors, expanded major

勛圖厙 hosts Boston-area premiere of documentary 'Stolen'

A long and storied life: Alumnus, longtime publisherHenry Quinlan '61

Clough School hosts talk by alumnus Sam Sawyer, S.J., ofAmerica Media; presents Alumni Distinguished Service Award toElsie Miranda, director of diversities at The Association of Theological Schools

Alicia Munnell to step down as director of 勛圖厙 Center for Retirement Research

Childhood educational opportunities strongly linked to later attainment, study led by Lynch School researcher shows

Holy Family statue temporarily removed for repairs

勛圖厙 physicist Ilija Zeljkovic among Moore Foundations 2024 Experimental Physics Investigators

With NSF support, Engineering Department and Lynch School team up to help high school STEM instructors teach engineering in public schools

Rising numbers: After a course redesign, the number of economics majors completing honors theses has nearly doubled

Dawn M. Simmons is new Monan Professor in Theatre Arts

Secret Life of Humans and Pippin on Robsham Theater fall slate

Clough School Professor John F. Baldovin, S.J., receives 2024 Frederick R. McManus Award

$1.8 million grant from Bedford Falls Foundation will support the Connell School of Nursing undergraduate program

Partnership between 勛圖厙 Global Public Health Program and Tufts School of Medicine offers accelerated Master of Public Health degree program

勛圖厙 named 2024 Mass Save Climate Leader

'From Rome to the Heights': Performances by the ensemble Cappella Pratensis bring to life treasures from Burns Library and St. Mary's Chapel

Council for Women of Boston College Colloquium features Liz Cheney

Connell School Pinnacle Lecture will look at impact of psychiatric, mental health nursing

Cybersecurity program to move to Boston College Law School as Master of Legal Studies in Cybersecurity, Risk, and Governance

Study break: Two newWellNest Hubsprovide 勛圖厙 students with calming spaces dedicated to relaxation and well-being

High marks for Woods College M.S. in Sports Administration in new survey

Lynch School's Shaun M. Dougherty named senior advisor at U.S. Department of Education

Decision 2024: 勛圖厙 faculty members assess the 2024 presidential election.

A world of possibilities: Africa and African Diaspora Studies Director Lorelle Semley talks about the program's future

Propelling science and discovery: 勛圖厙 physicist Ilija Zeljkovic among Moore Foundations 2024 Experimental Physics Investigators

Forward focused: Woods College sophomore Christopher Gannon received a prestigious Yale-NSF fellowship for formerly incarcerated students

November

Propelling science and discovery: 勛圖厙 physicist Ilija Zeljkovic among Moore Foundations 2024 Experimental Physics Investigators

Christine Murphy is new associate dean of Morrissey College graduate school

In Memoriam: Judith Wilt, longtime English Department faculty member and inaugural Newton College Alumnae Professor

勛圖厙 Veterans Remembrance: Kevin R. Powers will speak at this year's event

Award-winning Circassian-Russian director, playwright, puppeteer, and stage designer Evgeny Ibragimov to have a creative residency at 勛圖厙

Economics faculty assess causes, effects of inequality

'The Poetics of Property': Burns Visiting Scholar in Irish Studies Patricia Palmer will discuss the topic at a public lecture

Lessons in cybersecurity: Joseph R. Bonavolonta, former senior executive at the Federal Bureau of Investigation, share insights at 勛圖厙 event

Harvard's Beth Thompson named VP of development

McCorkle and Raute named to advancement leadership positions

Deborah Mancini Morrocco joins Boston College Board of Trustees

Undeclared: New book by Chris Higgins of the Lynch School focuses on formative higher education

Scientists, theologians join in opposition to plastic pollution

NSF grant enables 勛圖厙 engineering, Lynch School researchers to expand reach of STEM education

Heartfelt homecoming: John W. Kozarich 71, benefactor to 勛圖厙's Department of Engineering, visited campus this fall

Meet 勛圖厙's Toastmasters

A fond farewell: Vice President for Facilities ManagementDan Bourquewill depart the Heights at the end of this semester

Hosting Earth: Facing the Climate Emergency: A timely new volume in the emerging literature of environmental philosophy draws on art, science, and politics

In Memoriam: Christopher Bruell, retired professor who taught and wrote about classical political philosophy

Clough School of Theology and Ministry students travel to Rome for synodal pilgrimage

Retired Boston College faculty in the Jean Mooney Book Club connect through a love of reading

Tom Holland visits the Campus School at Boston College

In Memoriam: John M. Morawiec, former University Communication director of marketing services

Carroll School of Management program supports first-gen success

Forward focused: Woods College sophomore Christopher Gannon received a prestigious Yale fellowship for formerly incarcerated students

Tis the season: A look at upcoming holiday events on campus

December

Dream sweets: 勛圖厙's Holiday Bake Shop offers a delectable array of seasonal treats

Meet Sofia Burke '25: This year's Pops on the Heights soloist has a passion for performing arts, human rights, service

International focus on teaching: A delegation from the University of Montenegro learns about the Boston College approach

Lilly Endowment awards $971,000 grant to Boston College: Funding will support The Church in the 21st Century Center's New Catholic Children's Ministry Partnership

In Memoriam: Political Science Professor Ken I. Kersch

Trio of book honors for 勛圖厙 historian Nicole Eaton's book German Blood, Slavic Soil

Entering the Gold Zone: Hes a regular behind the camera at 勛圖厙 hockey games, but this summer, N勛圖厙 Olympics intern Garrett McCloskey 25 was on Paris time

New Moakley ChairholderProfessor of Political Science and Enlightment scholar Ryan Patrick Hanley is named Moakley Professor

The opportunity of a lifetime: Reflections from 勛圖厙's delegation to COP29

A Q&A with 勛圖厙 COP29 delegate and Woods College graduate student Gustavo Cardona e Almeida

100 years of Irish-American diplomatic relations: A fireside chat between Irish Institute Director Mary Murphy and Irish Ambassador to the United States Geraldine Byrne Nason

Nearly $2M in new grants for Lynch School faculty: Funding supports projects in math, AI education, and mental health resources for Asian Americans

Design for Impact Summit: former PEP student Christian Miranda of the Woods College is among students thinking big, and creatively

The Catholic Church and AI: Q&A with Fr. Philip Larrey, one of the Churchs foremost experts on artficial intelligence

勛圖厙 Endeavor marks its first decade

2024: A look back at year's top social posts