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10/11/2026

At a time of widespread concern about the state of American democracy and constitutional government, celebrated historians Doris Kearns Goodwin and Akhil Reed Amar delivered an optimistic message at the colloquium marking the 20th anniversary of the Winston Center for Leadership and Ethics.

Winston Center marked its 20th anniversary with a colloquium on the American experiment and the challenges during this "fraught and fragile moment” of American democracy.

10/10/2026

Only 1 percent of the approximately 200,000 Division I athletes compete in multiple sports. Emily Mara is the only athlete playing women’s soccer and hockey.

Emma Healy '23 asks her how she does it in The Boston Globe.

Emily Mara, a Wi******er native, has unusual talent and a boundless energy. Most schools didn't want her to play soccer and hockey. Coaches in Chestnut Hill made it happen.

10/10/2026

City Connects at the Mary E. Walsh Center for Thriving Children, which uses a whole-school approach designed to support children by identifying challenges that may affect attendance, learning, and well-being, will be extended to 25 more schools across Ireland. https://bit.ly/CC_MIC082026

Read more from Live 95 ➡️ https://bit.ly/CC_LL081926

10/09/2026

On Tuesday: Boston College Research Day will feature keynote remarks by Moungi Gabriel Bawendi, the 2023 Nobel laureate in chemistry, and Holden Thorp, editor-in-chief of Science.

Learn more & register ➡️ https://on.bc.edu/ResearchDay2026

10/09/2026

'Birding' is a popular form of environmental engagement, but a study by Morrissey College Senior Associate Dean and Sociology Professor Brian J. Gareau and doctoral student Lan Huang shows it can reproduce social and cultural boundaries. https://on.bc.edu/GoodBirding

10/08/2026

Ritika Pandey uses data science and artificial intelligence to make complex information more accessible. As a research assistant professor in data science for social impact at the Boston College School of Social Work, Pandey applies her background in computer science and machine learning to turn raw data into information that residents and policymakers can use to better understand their communities.

Much of her work is conducted through the Gateway Initiative, the School’s long-term commitment to building capacity across Massachusetts’ 26 Gateway Cities—midsize urban centers that anchor regional economies around the state.

In the Gateway City of Lawrence, Pandey helped design an interactive dashboard that turns publicly available police incidents into visualizations of crime trends. She and her colleagues have also created a chatbot for residents to ask questions about the data, making complex information easier to understand.

Pandey discusses how she is using AI and data science to support communities, why human oversight remains essential, and how she sees these technologies shaping the future of social work. ➡️ https://on.bc.edu/Pandey_AI

10/07/2026

Art Cut, commissioned by the Dicastery for Culture and Education of the Holy See to host a contemporary art exhibition on the theme of “Exercises in Empathy," is on display at the John J. Burns Library until Nov. 15. Learn more: bc.edu/artcut

10/07/2026

At the Carroll School of Management at BC's Forum on Ethics, Michael Schur, writer and creator of the hit sitcom on morality, "The Good Place," talked about lessons from the writer’s room, having an ethical lens on management, and how philosophy is the gift that keeps on giving. https://on.bc.edu/GoodConscience

10/06/2026

The three-day community event celebrating the Inauguration of John T. Butler, SJ, as Boston College's 26th president begins on Oct. 15.

The academic symposia, Inauguration Mass, readings & procession, and Inauguration ceremony will be live streamed. bc.edu/inauguration

10/06/2026

Kyle McInnis, a nationally recognized and award-winning academic medical educator, researcher, and entrepreneurial leader, has been appointed to the inaugural post of senior adviser to the president for strategic initiatives and executive director of the BC CEO Club.

McInnis, the founding dean of Providence College School of Nursing and Health Sciences, will emphasize BC’s health-focused academic program expansion as well as building partnerships and joint ventures between the University and companies, organizations, and institutions.

“I’m thrilled to be coming to Boston College,” McInnis said. “I’ve spent a good part of my career in Boston. I went to school here, worked here early in my career, and so it very much feels like I’m coming home. But the biggest motivation for me was being able to come to BC to align and support Fr. Butler’s leadership. I think the world of him and of the community here at Boston College. It’s really a highlight of my career.”

🔗 https://on.bc.edu/KyleMcInnis