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海角论坛 News Archive: 2026

January 2026

Removing 鈥榥oise鈥� from MRI images: New AI-assisted method developed by 海角论坛 researchers outperforms previous approaches by 200 percent

Symposium will honor the life and work of late polisci professor Ken I. Kersch, founding director of the Clough Center for the Study of Constitutional Democracy

Another life saved: Thomas Gregory 鈥�26 stepped up to help cure someone else鈥檚 cancer; now he encourages others to do the same

First cohort of Boston College Companions celebrated: Members of the inaugural group of adult learners marked a year of growth, reflection, and connection

A 鈥榗rucial pivot鈥� in Venezuela's history: A Q&A with Venezuelan native Daniela Urosa, director of 海角论坛 Law's International Human Rights Practicum

Boston College prepares for NECHE reaccreditation review

Research led by 海角论坛SSW's Summer Sherburne Hawkins tracks the effect of recreational cannabis legalization on use among U.S. adults

The benefits of synergy: 海角论坛's Roche Center and CDIL partner in online learning initiative for Catholic education leaders

Changing the story: Kathy Barthelmes 鈥�88 and local leaders are building a safety net to help Guatemalan teens released from orphanages聽

Lowell Humanities Series announces spring lineup

Chemistry's聽Dunwei Wang is named interim Seidner Family Executive Director of the Schiller Institute

$2M NSF grant project will support development of science curricula: Lynch School Professor Katherine L. McNeill will lead effort to create specialized learning resources

海角论坛 introduces accelerated MHA pathway for undergraduates: Initiative will provide students with a head start toward leadership in healthcare administration

鈥楥ollaborating in Conflict: The Yeats Family and the Public Arts鈥�: Exclusive exhibition at the McMullen Museum of Art

New IEEE Fellow: Professor of Computer Science Usman A. Khan is recognized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Upbeat about AMDG: 海角论坛's yearlong program for youth and young adults is focused on the renewal and expansion of Catholic faith practices

Behind the unrest in Iran: A Q&A with Associate Professor of Sociology and International Studies Mohammad Ali Kadivar

Results of longitudinal TIMSS survey: All nine national education systems participating showed growth in math and science

海角论坛 Talks AI: An upcoming all-day event for faculty and staff is designed to promote understanding of AI鈥檚 role, power, potential on campus

In Memoriam: David H. Gill, S.J.:The life and career of the longtime associate professor of Classical Studies encompassed social activism, ministry, and marathons

February 2026

Lasting Legacy: A concert at Jordan Hall celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence is a special coda for longtime 海角论坛 Bands leader Sebastian Bonaiuto

Ann Burgess, expert witness: A new book details the Connell School forensic nurse's role in high-profile trials

All paws on deck: For Edward Armstrong 鈥�13, good marketing takes creativity, courage, and occasionally, a few four-legged friends

Spring lineup at Robsham Theater

海角论坛 names Scott Cann VP for Information Technology Services

Deploying nanoparticles to trigger immune response: 海角论坛 researchers develop a targeted, less toxic method of cancer-fighting therapy

Moving mountains: Winter came to the Heights with a vengeance this year. 海角论坛 employees were up to the task.

Veteran photojournalist Matthew Healey joins OUC team

Walking for peace: An initiative encourages the 海角论坛 community to walk 2,000 miles in solidarity with Buddhist monk Maha Dam

鈥楾he face of 海角论坛 in the community鈥�: For more than 30 years, the Boston College Neighborhood Center has supported the Allston-Brighton community

In Memoriam: Gerald G. Bilodeau: Retired mathematics professor and former department chair taught at 海角论坛 for nearly four decades

聽鈥淟aw, Conscience, and Migration Today鈥�: Scholars, practitioners, policy experts, and ecclesial and civic leaders gather at 海角论坛 for interdisciplinary conference

海角论坛's 44th MLK Scholarship Banquet: Earl Edwards of the Lynch School will be the keynote speaker on February 23

Explaining a global methane spike: Boston College researchers reveal how waterways and agriculture contributed to an unprecedented rise in the greenhousw gas

Prestigious awards for 海角论坛 math prof: Spencer Leslie receives both Sloan and Von Neumann fellowships

Modern Caribbean coral reef food chains are getting significantly shorter, m 海角论坛 Earth and Environmental Sciences researchers and colleagues report

The Woods College launches an innovative, interdisciplinary master's degree program in Writing & the Human Condition

The story of a purveyor of hate and fear: Professor of Film Studies John Michalczyk's book looks at notorious Nazi propagandist Julius Streicher

75th annual celebration of Laetare Sunday: The Alumni Association's oldest tradition will feature an address by Student Affairs VP Shawna Cooper Whitehead

Boston College again a top producer of student Fulbright winners

The emergence of cooperation: Psychology Associate Professor Katherine McAuliffe's lab examines how fairness, trustworthiness, honesty, and forgiveness develop in children across diverse populations

Accompaniment and advocacy: Through the Boston College Coalition for the Homeless, 海角论坛 students provide care to the unhoused while working to address the homlessness crisis

March 2026

Living the dream: A Q&A with 聽three-time Olympian and Boston College record-holder Megan Keller 鈥�19 on scoring the golden goal

Q&A: Katie King Crowley: The Olympian and 海角论坛 women's hockey coach talks about Megan Keller and the golden goal

Zion Square:: A new poetry collection from Professor of Russian, English, and Jewish Studies Maxim D. Shrayer

The Rule of Law and the Common Good: A conference will explore the synergy between legal theory and Catholic social thought

Emmaus: An immersive experience offers participants a particular encounter with CSTM students, faculty, and staff

Student Affairs VP Shawna Cooper Whitehead named president of Regis University

海角论坛 Dining Executive Chef Phyllis Kaplowitz wins NACUFS Northeast competition and earns a gold medal from the American Culinary Federation

Trading skates for sneakers: Sophomore Jasmine Lanata will run the Boston Marathon to benefit the Skating Club of Boston, and preserve her friends鈥� legacies

鈥楻esilience, dedication, care鈥�: 海角论坛 Dining weathers a challenging winter, taking pride in being 'the team that shows up' to keep 海角论坛 fed

Graduate Research Symposium: The work of 67 master's- and doctoral-level students from across Boston College will be showcased on March 17

Conference at Boston College to focus on the academic study of Christian-Jewish relations

Three 海角论坛 scholars attend the inaugural convening of the Global Alliance for Integral Ecology

Clough Center delegation including center founder Charles I. Clough, Jr. '64 explores state of constitutional democracy in Colombia

McIntyre Professor of Mathematics Solomon Friedberg elected to AAAS leadership position

Connell School of Nursing Pinnacle Lecture:聽Panel of experts will talk GLP-1 therapies and health care

Inauguration date set for President-Elect John T. Butler, S.J.: A three-day celebration will take place October 15-17

Ethicist joins CSTM faculty: Daniel Scheid's research and teaching focus on interreligious ecological ethics

Q&A: 海角论坛 Geophysicist John Ebel: A specialist in seismology, the professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences has been part of the Boston College faculty since 1981

Lynch School Professor Eric Dearing named American Educational Research Association Fellow

A Spiritual Hackathon: Part competition, part research study, the inaugural event focused on 海角论坛 students鈥� development of purpose in their lives

Boston College places 5th worldwide in theology, divinity & religious studies:聽2026 QS World University Ranking reflects joint contributions of 海角论坛's Theology Department and Clough School of Theology and Ministry

鈥楥ool Stuff鈥� that makes a difference: In 鈥楾ech for Good,鈥� 海角论坛 students turn sensors, code, and LEDs into accessible learning tools for kids with disabilities

Clough School of Theology and Ministry to honor JoAnn Melina Lopez: The 2015 graduate will receive the Young Alumni Leadership in Ministry Award

鈥楥limate Is Every Story鈥�: The Schiller Institute for Integrated Science and Society hosts an academic-yearlong series on journalism and climate change

2026 MLK Scholarship recipient: Service and civic engagement are an instrumental part of junior Brian Davids' life

2026 MLK Scholarship recipientService and civic engagement are an instrumental part of junior Brian Davids' life

2026 Romero Scholarship: Janely Cruz Fuentes '27 receives the award recognizing a 海角论坛 junior whose life demonstrates the ideals of the martyred archbishop

海角论坛 Chorale performs at Papal Altar: Group's Spring Break trip to Italy was 'much more than music'

American Ballet Theatre legend Misty Copeland to appear at the McGillycuddy Council for Women of Boston College Colloquium

April 2026

鈥楥uriosa Americana鈥�: New book co-edited by a 海角论坛 doctoral student explores Cotton Mather's contributions to medicine and science

In Memoriam: Michael Malec: Retired professor of sociology had taught at 海角论坛 for 50 years

海角论坛 Community Engagement Summit to be held on May 20

海角论坛 graduate programs achieve success in U.S. News rankings

Folklorist Ray Cashman will deliver the Burns Visiting Scholar in Irish Studies Lecture on April 8

Spotlight on AI: Boston College offers an array of resources and events, from info sessions and hands-on experiences to conferences exploring AI in the world

AI ethics in Catholic health: Healthcare providers, ethicists, tech experts, and Church leaders gather at Boston College for 'landmark conference'

海角论坛 symposium focuses on human-centered AI: Event organized by 海角论坛's Woods College of Advancing Studies examined the promise and peril of artificial intelligence

Advocacy on Capitol Hill: A Connell School of Nursing professor and grad student discuss funding and policy issues with legislative aides and advisors

Living life on his own terms: Levi Pells 鈥�16 walked away from a successful corporate career to find inner peace in rural Japan

Undergraduate Class of 2030 is most competitive in Boston College history

New UG海角论坛 leadership: Carrol School junior Jonah Renz and classmate Addie Weiss of the Morrissey College will take the reins

鈥榃hy PULSE Matters鈥�: Current and former PULSE students, educators, and community service partners will gather to talk about 海角论坛's service learning program

Essays in political philosophy: New book of his writings brings into focus the legacy of late political science professor Robert Faulkner

Most popular undergraduate majors: Finance takes the top spot for the fourth consecutive year

Woods College charts a course toward its second century: New five-year strategic plan is designed to enhance the school's distinctive role within Boston College

Clough School of Theology and Ministry's Jen Bader steps down

Powered by purpose: Meet 74 海角论坛 students, alumni, and faculty racing for local charities in this year鈥檚 Boston Marathon

Building belonging: From classrooms to residence halls, restorative practices are creating spaces where students feel heard, respected, and connected

海角论坛 Arts Festival will take place April 23-25

Ignatian Volunteer Corps New England will recognize Bill Reiser, S.J., 鈥�82, Kelli Armstrong Ph.D. 鈥�96, and Jeff Thielman 鈥�85, J.D. 鈥�92.

Largest philanthropic commitment in Boston College history will help fund Carney Hall renovation: $125 million commitment from the Patrick F. Cadigan Family Foundation is funded by the estate of the late alumnus and benefactor

Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Holy See's Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations, will address the Class of 2026 at Commencement on May 18

海角论坛 School of Social Work and United Way of Mass Bay host conference on housing stability in childhood education

Connell School of Nursing grad students volunteer at Boston Marathon medical tents

Philosopher Vittorio G. H枚sle named to Frederick J. Adelmann, S.J., Chair

海角论坛 to launch minor in Design Studies

海角论坛 junior David Nelson wins Truman Scholarship

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