May 9, 2023

Malcolm Gladwell to keynote Finance Conference

The best-selling author and podcaster will speak to the topic of the "problem with meritocracy" at the Carroll School of Management's 16th annual Finance Conference this week. Read on BC News >>

Year of accomplishments and accolades

Following pandemic challenges, BC Dining Services has been buoyed by recognition from peers, praise from students, and strengthened engagement with the University community. Read on BC News >>

New CTSA president

Professor of Theology Kristin E. Heyer will become the next leader of the Catholic Theological Society of America, the largest professional association of theologians in the world. Read on BC News >>

Creative Comms Lab

The new Communication Department lab will provide students interested in audio and video production with a new, state-of-the-art facility. Read on BC News >>

Luisa Bautista and Cindy Cuellar on the TODAY show set

TODAY Show surprise for incoming student

As first-gen student Luisa Bautista, headed for the Woods College in the fall, and her friend talked about their journey toward higher education as immigrants to the U.S., they were surprised on-air with KIPP Goldberg Scholarships. Watch >>

MEDIA COMMENTARY

Banking industry challenges

Liberty Mutual Professor of Law Patricia McCoy weighs in on the sale of First Republic Bank and related topics: Reuters via Yahoo News, NBC 10 Boston, CNN Business, MarketWatch | Economics' Brian Bethune comments on the impact on banks of the Fed's latest rate hike: TIME.

Calls for air pollution relief

Advocates are calling for relief from the effects of environmental pollution in Mass., disproportionately felt by lower-income and minority families. Assistant Professor of Sociology and Environmental Studies Lacee Satcher comments: Boston Globe.

Monarchy and presidency

In two coronation-related pieces, historian and School of Theology and Ministry Visiting Professor Jeffrey von Arx, S.J., writes on Charles III and the Stuart succession for The Tablet and the position, powers, and prerogatives of a British monarch and an American president for America.

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OFF CAMPUS

Mass. Senate Plans for Free Community College: Senate leaders say they will seek $55 million to begin covering tuition costs for a wide swath of community college students, including thousands enrolled in nursing programs. Boston Globe

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