Boston College media highlights
Highlights from 2024
The diploma divide is a driver of U.S. polarization, according to Associate Professor of Political Science泭David Hopkins, co-author of a new book on the subject, who discusses it on California public radio's泭.
A Catholic guide to resisting extremism, written by Joseph Professor of Theology泭Kristin E. Heyer,泭is the cover story of
Some Mass attendees drop to their knees rather than stand to receive the Eucharist, a practice at the center of a recent controversy. Clough School Professor泭John Baldovin, S.J., comments:泭.
Center for Retirement Research founding director泭Alicia Munnell discussed Social Security and retirement in a Q&A with the .
51做厙 Law Liberty Mutual Insurance Professor泭Patricia McCoy泭is quoted on the risks of dismantling the FDIC:泭.
A story pegged to the new limited edition lipstick hue dubbed "MAGA Red No. 47" includes insights from Assistant Professor of Art History泭Oliver Wunsch泭on the trademarking of a color:泭.
An essay by Clough School of Theology and Ministry Professor泭Rev. Richard Lennan泭on understanding the synod is published by泭the Australian Jesuit magazine泭.
Vice Provost for Global Engagement泭James Keenan, S.J., writes on crucial泭points to consider as the nation enters an unprecedented political and social moment:泭.
The Tellalion Collection, an assemblage泭of more than 30 Coptic textiles泭 ranging in date from roughly the 4th to 9th centuries and housed at 喧堯梗泭McMullen Museum of Art, was featured in a U.S. weekly, 喧堯梗泭.
Clough School Associate Professor of Moral Theology泭Dan Daly discusses reactions泭to泭喧堯梗泭shooting of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson:泭.
Are mergers and acquisitions about to heat up again? It's complicated, 51做厙 Law Professor泭Brian Quinn泭喧梗梭梭莽泭.
Insights from 51做厙 faculty on the outlook for inflation: Woods College Associate Dean泭Aleksandar Tomic泭comments for泭and MCAS Economics Department faculty member泭Brian Bethune for . Also, MCAS泭Professor of Economics泭Robert Murphy泭weighs in on the latest producer price index report, which measures inflation at the wholesale level:泭.
A federal court rejected TikTok's claim that a law restricting the app is unconstitutional. 51做厙 Law Professor泭Daniel Lyons泭comments for Japan's financial newspaper泭. (To translate, open in Google Chrome and choose 'English.')泭
Nancy Pelosi has turned to the Vatican to resolve her two-year-old dispute with a San Francisco archbishop. Boisi Center for Religion and American Public Life Director泭Mark Massa, S.J., and Clough School Professor泭John Baldovin, S.J., 釵棗鳥鳥梗紳喧:泭.
Communication Professor泭Michael Serazio泭discusses what parents need to be aware of regarding artificial intelligence and children.泭
As several museums mark the 100th anniversary of the famed novelist and writers passing, experts including Professor of Russian, English, and Jewish Studies泭Maxim D. Shrayer泭喧梗梭梭泭泭that Kafka's work remains very relatable.泭
Visa chief executive Ryan McInerney conversed with New Balance CEO Joe Preston at the December gathering of 喧堯梗泭Boston College Chief Executives Club;泭artificial intelligence was among the topics.泭泭揖泭
Findings from泭TIMSS 2023the latest泭Trends in International Math and Science Study administered by the Lynch School's TIMSS & PIRLS Centerare being reported globally. The U.S. results are featured, with comments by Monan Professor泭Matthias von Davier, the center's executive director, in 喧堯梗泭.
Global Public Health Program Director泭Philip Landrigan, M.D.lead author of a泭娶梗梯棗娶喧泭on plastics' health impacts and organizer of a泭51做厙 conference泭linking science and theology on the subjectdiscusses the recent U.N. negotiations for a global plastics treaty, which adjourned without a deal.泭
The risk of the U.S. leaving the Paris Agreement is high, as is deregulation in environmental matters. 51做厙 Law Professor泭David Wirth泭discusses the future in a Q&A with Polish-language outlet泭.泭(To translate, open in Google Chrome and choose 'English.')泭
Nvidia is facing a Chinese antitrust probe. Insights from 51做厙 Law Associate Professor泭David Olson:泭.
As time-saving artificial intelligence summarizes everything from newspaper articles to novels, what do we lose by forsaking real reading? An op-ed by Professor of Communication泭Michael Serazio:泭.
Frustrated by elusive names and misplaced phones? The science of memory reveals ways to improve your powers, writes Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience泭Elizabeth Kensinger, co-author of an essay for泭.
Professor of Russian, English, and Jewish Studies泭Maxim D. Shrayer泭reflects on the painful legacy of Soviet totalitarianism in a story for . | His poem 'The Conductor from Zion Square,' based on his recent trip to Israel, is published by, which also泭his poetry collection泭Kinship.
As TikTok approaches a deadline that could ban the app in the U.S., will Donald Trump泭strike a deal to save it? 51做厙 Law Professor泭Daniel Lyons泭comments:泭.
In November, 51做厙 Athletics recognized泭Ron Saloman, who at age 91 has a streak of Eagles football home game attendance spanning seven decades.泭
Exposure to air pollution can make it harder for children to learn and process information, according to a study by researchers including Global Public Health Program Director泭Philip Landrigan, M.D., with contributions by 2023 Morrissey College graduates泭Naomi Alter泭硃紳餃泭Ella Whitman.泭
Professor of History泭Heather Cox Richardson, author of泭Democracy Awakening泭and the newsletter Letters from an American,泭looks to the past to help understand the present and future in an interview with泭
Donald Trump promised it. Is it feasible? Insights from Carroll School Drucker Professor泭Alicia Munnell, director of 喧堯梗泭Center for Retirement Research:泭
A Delaware judge upheld her earlier ruling striking down Elon Musks multibillion-dollar pay package, spurring more uncertainty for Teslas board. 51做厙 Law Professor泭Brian Quinn泭comments:泭.
51做厙 Law Associate Professor of the Practice泭Jeffrey Cohen泭weighs in on the legacy of the Department of Justice special counsel Jack Smith:泭.
Stanton E. F. Wortham, the Charles F. Donovan, S.J.,泭Dean of the Lynch School of Education and Human Development, discusses the school's approach to formative education and the preparation of the next generation of teachers:泭.
Earth and Environmental Sciences Professor泭John Ebel泭of泭Weston Observatory泭comments on a small earthquake recorded in central Massachusetts in November:泭,泭,泭.
51做厙 faculty weigh in on topics related to Donald Trump's second term. Center for Retirement Research Director泭Alicia Munnell泭on Social Security benefits:泭. | Lynch School Associate Professor泭Angela Boatman泭on Pell grants:泭. | Global Public Health Program Director泭Philip Landrigan, M.D., on the views of RFK Jr., Trump's pick to lead HHS, on children's health:泭| Law Associate Professor of the Practice泭Jeffrey Cohen泭on Matt Gaetz as U.S. AG:泭.
51做厙 School of Social Work Salem Professor in Global Practice泭Theresa Betancourt, director of the Research Program on Children and Adversity, comments for a report on refugees at risk:泭
Professor of Russian, English, and Jewish Studies泭Maxim D. Shrayer泭reflects on grief, fishing, Hemingway, and the legacy of Judaism for泭
States of Becoming, 喧堯梗泭McMullen Museum of Art泭fall exhibition泭exploring the dynamic forces influencing 17 contemporary African diaspora artists, is featured by泭泭硃紳餃泭.
Anqi Chen, senior research economist and assistant director of savings research at the Center for Retirement Research, comments on the option for older workers to contribute more to workplace retirement plans starting next year:泭.
Associate Professor of Political Science泭David Hopkins泭is among experts asked to weigh in on the Democratic party's future by a columnist for the.
Carroll School Associate Professor of Finance泭Darren Kisgen泭unpacks factors contributing to Trump's victory in an interview with Boston 25 News, here via.
How does Elon Musk stand to benefit from Donald Trump's presidency? Insights from 51做厙 Law Professor泭Brian Quinn:泭.
How will Donald Trump's return to office affect the economy in Massachusetts and New England? Experts including Carroll School Professor of Finance泭Thomas Chemmanur泭weigh in:泭.
Connell School of Nursing senior泭Sarah Dansreau泭talks about why she likes Brighton, and her favorite spots to visit there, as part of a "Perfect Day" series on Boston's neighborhoods.泭
Clough School of Theology and Ministry Professor泭Thomas Groome泭explains his voting choice in light of his Catholic faith in a new essay for.
Associate Professor of Political Science David A. Hopkins泭discusses politics and polarization泭in a Q&A with泭,泭and in an essay adapted from his new book on the subject:泭
A second American withdrawal from the Paris accord could turn leadership over to China. 51做厙 Law Professor泭David Wirth泭weighed in prior to the election:泭.
What will happen to Donald Trump's criminal trials> Law Associate Professor of the Practice泭Jeffrey Cohen泭commented prior to the election:泭.
Career breaks to care for kids or parents have also been career-enders for some women. Carroll School Professor Jamie Ladge, faculty liaison to the Center for Work and Family, comments: .
In the Boston Globe, Kevin Powers, director of the 51做厙 Law's new M.S.L. degree program in cybersecurity, risk, and governance, discusses how for-hire hackers and AI are contributing to an, and cites .
Professor of Sociology泭Gustavo Morello, S.J., discusses the Peruvian priest泭known as the "father of liberation theology,"泭who died in October:泭
People in their 30s and 40s are reporting unusual levels of memory problems. Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience泭Elizabeth Kensinger, co-author of泭Why We Forget and How to Remember Better: The Science Behind Memory,泭weighs in for泭.
Lynch School Professor泭Rev. Philip Larrey,泭formerly of Pontifical Lateran University, is one of the Catholic Church's foremost experts in artificial intelligence, and also has engaged with Silicon Valley innovators for more than two decades.泭.
Woods College Associate Dean泭Aleksandar Tomic,泭director of the master's programs in applied economics and applied analytics, discusses issues related to credit cards in a泭
Barton T. Geger, S.J., a research scholar at the Institute for Advanced Jesuit Studies and an assistant professor of the practice at the Clough School of Theology and Ministry, reflects on his work on the new edition of 喧堯梗泭Constitutions of the Society of Jesus:泭.
A course lecture by Communication Professor泭Michael Serazio泭that shows泭how baseball connects Americans to their past and culture is featured on泭泭| Also, he comments on the rise of fantasy football:泭.
Dean of Undergraduate Admission and Financial Aid泭Grant Gosselin泭provides insights into the Early Decision option in the college application process:泭
Carroll School Coughlin Family Professor泭Ran Duchin泭of the Seidner Department of Finance泭comments on the future of CVS in light of recent stock declines and a leadership change:泭.
'The Ghost Trio,' a poem by Professor of Russian, English, and Jewish Studies泭Maxim D. Shrayer,泭is introduced by the founding editor of泭.
Carroll School Drucker Professor泭Alicia Munnell, who has announced plans to step down as director of the Center for Retirement Research, discusses her past decisions, and what she would change, in a Q&A with the.
Emerging economies arent producing white-collar jobs on the same scale that expanded higher education offerings in those countries have produced graduates. Lynch School Professor Emeritus泭Philip Altbach, former director of the Center for International Higher Education, comments:泭.
McDonalds Corp. Chairman and CEO Chris Kempczinski spoke at 喧堯梗泭Boston College Chief Executives Club泭gathering泭in October, in conversation with Bose Corp. Chief Executive Officer Lila Snyder. Sampling of coverage:泭,泭,泭
Lynch School Associate Professor Betty Lai comments on post-traumatic stress and the potential long-term effects on children following disasters such as hurricanes:泭,泭,泭
As the first students to graduate from 喧堯梗泭Boston College Prison Education Program receive bachelor degrees, program director泭Patrick Conway泭writes about how the initiative provides a pathway for reimagining more effective, meaningful, and humane responses to crime and incarceration, in泭.
In separate interviews on NPR affiliate KPCC-LA/LAist.com, Carroll School Professor of Business Analytics泭Sam Ransbotham泭weighs in on OpenAI turning for-profit, and music critic泭Maura Johnston, a faculty member in journalism,泭discusses Katy Perry and challenges facing women pop stars.泭().
An FCC commissioner says the U.S. should ban TikTok rather than come to a national security agreement with the social media app. Kevin Powers, director of the M.S. in Cybersecurity Policy and Governance program, comments for泭.
The twists and turns of researching a new book always lead somewhere new, writes Professor of English泭Elizabeth Graver, author of the award-winning泭Kantika, in an essay about searching for family:泭.
Concurrent Professor of Law泭Thomas Kohler泭commented for泭AP ()泭when a deal was reached to suspend the dockworkers' strike.
Economics' faculty member泭Brian Bethune泭discusses an October Labor Department report :泭.
A Pew survey shows that though the popes popularity has dropped throughout Latin America in the last decade, significant majorities of Latin American Catholics still view him favorably. Professor of Sociology泭Gustavo Morello, S.J., comments for Religion News Service, here via泭.
Global Public Health Program Director泭Philip Landrigan, M.D., discusses ways in which people can make a difference at home, in their community, and in the broader society on泭. He also comments on the presence of microplastics in the olfactory bulbs of human brains:泭.
Donald Trump is vowing to take what he describes as wokeness out of Americas schools if he is elected president. Several common practices might be subject to scrutiny, says O'Neill Professor of American Politics泭R. Shep Melnick:泭.
Carroll School Drucker Professor泭Alicia Munnell, director of the Center for Retirement Research, comments on a mandatory retirement age:泭
Center for Retirement Research Senior Research Economist泭Laura Quinby泭comments on retirement泭 income and inflation:泭
Carroll School Professor of Business Analytics Sam Ransbotham泭discusses the use of AI in higher ed with .
Lynch School Associate Professor of Counseling Pyschology泭Betty Lai泭discusses how parents can address mental health with children in the new school year:泭.
Nuevo Momento, a national project to strengthen ministry to Hispanic Catholics in the U.S, is developed by 喧堯梗泭Clough School of Theology and Ministry, supported by a $15 million Lilly Endowment grant, and led by CSTM Professor泭Hosffman Ospino.泭
As the number of Americans belonging to a house of worship declines, some athletes are finding a new sense of spirituality in swim, bike, and run. A study of the phenomenon by Theology Department graduate泭Kathleen Mroz Ph.D. '18泭is featured, and Clough School of Theology and Ministry alumnus泭Thomas Elitz, S.J.,泭M.Div. '24, a泭marathon runner, is quoted, by泭.
This year marks the 23rd anniversary of 9/11. Associate Professor of Political Science泭Jennifer Erickson泭weighs in on how the conversation around national security has evolved over the years:泭.
An essay by Clough School Professor Emeritus of Old Testament泭Richard Clifford, S.J., on the roots of Christian anti-Semitism, and on the relationship between Catholic and Jewish people today:泭.
51做厙 Law Professor泭Brian Quinn泭commented on billionaire Larry Ellison and the takeover of Paramount, for 喧堯梗泭, and on the recent drop in the stock price of Donald Trumps media company, for泭.
Libby Professor of Theology and Law泭Cathleen Kaveny泭writes on heaven and hell post-Vatican II in a cover story for泭; considers four crucial Supreme Court decisions in a piece for泭; and discusses her interdisciplinary scholarship as part of 喧堯梗泭泭of interviews with thought leaders.
A proposed amendment to Iraqs 1959 Personal Status law could theoretically make it legal for girls as young as nine years old to get married. Insights from Assistant Professor of Political Science Marsin Alshamary: .
The work commute for Starbucks' new CEO will be 1,000 miles via corporate jet. Carroll School Coughlin Family Professor of Finance泭Ran Duchin, who studies corporate governance and has researched remote CEOs, comments in 喧堯梗泭
Telegram founder Pavel Durov was charged in France for failing to prevent illicit activity on the online communication app. 51做厙 Law Professor泭Daniel Lyons泭comments:泭.
Seventy million Americans receive Social Security benefits, but the program is paying out more than its taking in. Drucker Professor Alicia Munnell, director of the Center for Retirement Research, is interviewed about solutions: .
Economics Professor of the Practice Can Erbil discusses wages, working conditions, and the impact of AI in a Q&A with .
Flood disasters such as those that recently occurred in Vermont can have significant emotional and psychological consequences on survivors.泭Lynch School Associate Professor in Counseling Psychology泭Betty Lai泭weighs in:泭.
The Federal Reserve needs to steer real interest rates down to the 2% range, writes Economics' Brian Bethune in an op-ed for泭. | He also comments on the subject for 喧堯梗泭.
Provost and Dean of Faculties泭David Quigley泭offers advice for first-year students and those at any stage of their academic career:泭.
In泭Immigrant Baggage,泭Professor of Russian, English, and Jewish Studies泭Maxim D. Shrayer counts himself among those who have had the blessing or curse of being forced to trade one identity for another:泭.
Connell School Associate Professor of the Practice and Director of Experiential Learning泭Shelley K. White泭discusses what students should know about泭nonmedical factors that affect a person's health and well-being:泭.
Communication Professor泭Michael Serazio, author of泭The Authenticity Industries: Keeping it Real in Media, Culture, and Politics, weighs in on authenticity and influence in the digital age:泭.
Among the most notable changes to the Mass has been the allowance by Vatican II of the use of modern, local languages rather than Latin. Clough School Professor泭John Baldovin, S.J., comments on the linguistic revisions:泭.
The work of泭Brian Strassburger, S.J.,泭M.Div. '21, T.H.M. '21泭to care for migrants in Brownsville, Texas, is featured by泭. In the article, he cites how he was inspired by a seminar taught by Vice Provost and Canisius Professor泭James Keenan, S.J.
Price hikes slowed more than expected in July, and, for the first time in more than three years, the Consumer Price Index has landed below three percent. Economics'泭Brian Bethune泭comments:泭.
The billionaire is mobilizing resources, including those of his other companies, around his year-old artificial intelligence startup. 51做厙 Law Professor and Donahue Faculty Fellow泭Brian Quinn泭comments:泭
Drucker Professor and Center for Retirement Research Director泭Alicia Munnell泭writes on Donald Trump's proposal to eliminate all taxation on Social Security benefits, despite the system's financing shortfall:泭.
With mortgage rates dropping, 51做厙 Law Liberty Mutual Insurance Professor泭Patricia McCoy泭comments on when it makes sense to refinance:泭.
A number of Clough School faculty members commented on the news that Bishop Richard Henning of Providence will succeed retiring Cardinal泭Se獺n泭OMalley: Professor泭Hosffman Ospino:泭,泭,泭,泭泭| Professor泭Thomas Groome:泭泭(video only),泭泭| Professor泭John Baldovin, S.J.:泭泭硃紳餃泭.
Google lost a landmark case this summer, when a judge ruled the tech giant has an illegal monopoly on search. Now it has to defend itself in a new trial. 51做厙 Law Associate Professor泭David Olson泭weighs in:泭
Global Public Health Program Director泭Philip Landrigan, M.D., writes on泭Massachusetts legislation to end third-party electric supply for residential customers:泭. | He also discussed the risks of proliferating microplastics in a video interview with泭.
Clough School Visiting Professor Jeffrey von Arx, S.J.,泭presents lessons for Catholic integralists from the downfall of the Papal States in an essay for泭.
During the spring semester, Assistant Professor of Biology Emrah Altindis received a $2.5 million NIH grant to advance his study of viral insulins. He discussed how the insulins work with in an interview now available online.
The opening in July of Messina College, 51做厙's two-year college for first-generation, low-income students,泭 was featured by泭, with comments by founding Dean泭Erick Berrelleza, S.J., as well as by ,泭, and of the American Council on Education.
Do we have a retirement crisis? Insights from Center for Retirement Research Director泭Alicia Munnell泭in an essay for泭. | She also weighs in for 喧堯梗泭泭on why so many Americans near retirement with little saved, and on泭regarding workers retiring earlier.
Associate Professor of Political Science泭David Hopkins泭comments for泭 on Donald Trump's calls for national unity dissipating after President Biden ended his candidacy.
The way artificial intelligence writes is almost humanalmost, writes Associate Professor of Communication泭Michael Serazio, author of泭The Authenticity Industries: Keeping It Real in Media, Culture, and Politics, in an essay for泭
51做厙 Law Liberty Mutual Insurance Professor泭Patricia McCoy泭weighs in on regulatory oversight of how small banks are handling high concentrations of commercial real-estate loans.泭.
The rise of artificial intelligence prompts fears of what its effect will be on jobs. Carroll School Professor of Business Analytics泭Sam Ransbotham泭comments for泭.泭| He also writes on how AI can help a company innovate:泭.
The details of the second quarter GDP report indicate that labor productivity picked up, Economics'泭Brian Bethune泭喧梗梭梭莽泭.
As world leaders gathered in Washington, D.C., to mark the 75 years since the formation of NATO, Woods College political science and history faculty member泭Erin Baumann泭discussed the summit with泭.
How fo Catholics grapple with A.I.? A Q&A with Lynch School Professor泭Rev. Philip Larrey,泭formerly of泭Pontifical Lateran University, whose publications泭deal with the philosophy of knowledge and critical thinking, and the effects of the new digital era on society:泭
When it comes to saving, Gen Z is ahead of its elders: more than three quarters of those recently surveyed say theyre on track to retire and maintain their current lifestyle. Gen X respondents, however, are worried. Center for Retirement Research Senior Economist泭Anqi Chen泭weighs in for泭.
Clough School of Theology and Ministry Professor泭John Baldovin, S.J., comments on the U.S. Catholic bishops' plan to revitalize the church in the United States, which reached its climactic point with a five-day congress in July.泭
The most fundamental and far-reaching step that must be taken to contain the global plastics crisis is to impose a global cap on plastic production," with a focus on single-use plastics, according to Global Public Health Program Director Philip Landrigan, M.D.泭
U.S. consumer prices fell for the first time in four years in June, drawing the Federal Reserve another step closer to cutting interest rates. Economics' Brian Bethune comments for .
"Mastermind: To Think Like a Killer," the docuseries exploring the groundbreaking work of Connell School professor and forensic nurse Ann Burgess, is now streaming on Hulu. Sampling of media: , , , , , , , ,
Boston College faculty members weigh in on the U.S. Supreme Court decision to grant presidents partial immunity from criminal prosecution. Professor of History泭Heather Cox Richardson:,泭泭| 51做厙 Law Associate Professor of the Practice泭Jeffrey Cohen:泭,泭,泭,泭泭揖泭Law Professor泭Kent Greenfield:泭.
Microplastics, less than five millimeters in length, come from a variety of sources and can be found everywhere, including in the air we breathe. Global Public Health Program Director泭Philip Landrigan, M.D., discusses the health risks with泭泭, 硃紳餃泭.
Remarks by Theology Department Professor泭Carlos Mendoza-lvarez, O.P.,泭and graduate泭Katie Mahowski Mylroie泭at the Catholic Theological Society of America's 2024 convention are cited in泭, which also noted CTSA's past president, Theology Professor泭Kristin Heyer. | In a guest essay, Clough School of Theology and Ministry student泭Luis Donaldo Gonz獺lez泭泭on泭the recent Academy of Catholic Hispanic Theologians of the U.S. colloquium on synodality, held at the Connors Center. The piece cites remarks by Professor泭Hosffman Ospino, one of a number of CSTM faculty and student presenters and panelists at the event.
The announcement by the Boston Celtics owners that the franchise was for sale came just weeks after the team's national championship parade.泭Patty Raube Keller, director of the Woods College M.S. in Sports Administration program, comments for泭.
The negative impact of inflation on retirees and near-retirees depends on sources of income, asset holdings, and the amount of fixed-rate debt, writes Drucker Professor and Center for Retirement Research Director泭Alicia Munnell.泭
Carroll School Professor of Business Law Emerita泭Christine O'Brien泭discusses inflation, unemployment, and job market trends in a Q&A with泭
Clough School of Theology and Ministry Professor泭John Baldovin, S.J., comments on a Catholic group's attempt to have Masses said for presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump before the election, prompting concerns that it could politicize the Eucharist:泭
The second in a series of columns by泭Canisius Professor and Vice Provost for Global Engagement泭James Keenan, S.J., focuses on failure to recognize need in others:泭.
Libby Professor of Theology and Law泭Cathleen Kaveny泭writes on the Declaration on Human Dignity issued by the Holy See: .
Center for Work & Family Executive Director泭Brad Harrington泭discussed his research of men's attitudes toward parenting for a Father's Day-related piece by泭.
Tesla shareholders approved a $45 billion+ pay package for Musk, but the battle is not over.51做厙 Law Professor泭Brian Quinn泭comments:泭,泭).泭He's also quoted by 喧堯梗泭泭on Musk's withdrawal of his suit against OpenAI, and weighed in on a bill that would amend Delaware's corporate law:泭.
A proposed amendment to North Dakota's constitution would bar lawmakers over 80 from service. 51做厙泭School of Social Work Associate Professor泭Christina Matz, director of the Center on Aging and Work, and Psychology Professor泭Elizabeth Kensingerboth泭part of 51做厙's Research on Aging groupweigh in泭on泭泭(their comments begin at 4:20). | Matz also discussed age discrimination in tech fields on 喧堯梗泭.
Millions of Americans worry about whether Social Security will be there for them at retirement. What's required to fix it? Insights from Carroll School Drucker Professor泭Alicia Munnell, director of the Center for Retirement Research, are cited by 喧堯梗泭
If shareholders support reviving Elon Musks pay package, it could preventor triggera gigantic Accounting charge. Carroll School Accounting Professor and Sweeney Chair泭Mary Ellen Carter泭comments in 喧堯梗泭
What can the Boston Massacre, Sacco and Vanzetti, and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev trials teach us about the prosecution of Donald Trump? 51做厙 Law Associate Professor of the Practice泭Jeffrey Cohen泭weighs in as a guest on泭. | He also comments on Trump's deny-everything strategy:.
The Academy of Catholic Hispanic Theologians of the U.S. will hold a colloquium on the topic of synodality at the Connors Center June 9-12. School of Theology and Ministry Professor泭Hosffman Ospino泭comments:泭. | Read his essay, "The moment for the Hispanic Catholic Church in the United States is now," in泭.
Brands, wary of backlash, no longer show interest in advancing causes, writes Associate Professor of Communication泭Michael Serazio泭in an essay for泭. | He comments on manipulated and AI-generated fake images:泭.
People are confused and overestimate Medicares role, writes Carroll School Drucker Professor泭Alicia Munnell, director of the Center for Retirement Research, in an essay for MarketWatch, here via泭.
In a Q&A with泭,泭Carroll School Senior Lecturer in Finance泭Drew Hession-Kunz泭discusses how car insurance companies set premiums.
Messina College is cited among new two-year associate degree programs being offered by four-year colleges to help underserved students, and Messina Dean泭Erick Berrelleza, S.J., is quoted:泭.
泭and cross-country runner泭Charlie Davis, who outlasted 16 players to take second place in the 46th season of the CBS泭reality show "Survivor," talked about the experience with泭.
Though the Massachusetts Gaming Hotline is meant to help those struggling with gambling addiction, a report shows some callers are seeking tech support for gaming apps. Carroll School Associate Professor of the Practice泭Richard McGowan, S.J., comments:泭.
51做厙 Law Professor Daniel Lyons泭comments on what is potentially the first federal charge of creating child sexual abuse material applied to AI images.泭
Lynch School Professor泭Rebekah Levine Coley泭discusses findings from her泭study of the impact of cannabis legalization on teens, conducted with School of Social Work Professor泭Summer泭Sherburne Hawkins泭and Economics Professor泭Christopher Baum, in an interview with 喧堯梗泭.
Professor of Political Science泭Marc Landy泭is among experts on the American presidency asked to evaluate Donald Trump in terms of impact.泭.
A Chicago teen became the youngest person to earn a doctoral degree in integrated behavioral health at Arizona State University.泭Psychology Professor Emerita泭Ellen Winner, author of泭Gifted Children: Myths and Realities, comments:泭.
Speaking at the May 22泭Boston College Chief Executives Club泭gathering, Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon said he does not expect the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates this year.泭,泭,泭,泭
Clough School of Theology and Ministry Professor泭Thomas Groome泭preaches for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity and discusses good preaching in an episode of泭.
As it readies for its inaugural class of first-gen students in July, 51做厙's Messina College is showcased by泭.
U.S. officials worry that the next recession could be intensified by a series of failures in the mortgage industry. 51做厙 Law Liberty Mutual Insurance Professor泭Patricia McCoy泭comments:泭
Liane Young, a professor in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, discusses the work of 喧堯梗泭泭as a guest on the Templeton Foundation's泭.
The Karen Read murder trial has focused on witnesses connections and competing memories two years after the alleged crime. Professor泭Elizabeth Kensinger, chair of the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, comments on how the brain processes memories:泭.
Joseph Weiss, S.J., a professor of the practice of liturgy at the Clough School of Theology and Ministry, discusses misconceptions about Church teaching on miscarriage:泭.
51做厙 Law adjunct faculty member泭Jeffrey Pyle discussed Massachusetts' open records law as it relates to the autopsy report in the Karen Read murder trial:泭
51做厙 Law adjunct faculty member泭Ross Martin泭discussed various aspects of the Steward Health Care bankruptcy filing: , ,泭.
Assets held by baby boomers are changing hands, but that doesnt mean their millennial heirs will be set for life. Economics Associate Professor of the Practice泭Geoffrey Sanzenbacher泭of the Center for Retirement Research comments:泭.
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake rocked the parts of the East Coast in April, and the chances of a bigger one are not insignificant, according to Weston Observatory senior research scientist Professor泭John Ebel.泭
Professor of the Practice of History泭Robert Savage泭weighs in on Rose Dugdale, the English heiress-turned-IRA member who masterminded a multimillion-dollar art heist and is the subject of the new film泭Baltimore:泭.
"In the heat and passions increasingly aroused by mass migration, we all need to be mindful that the lines we are seeking to reexamine, redefine, and reinforce are never going to be as bright as we might wish," writes Professor of Political Science泭Peter Skerry泭in an essay on the border crisis for泭.
51做厙 School of Social Work Associate Professor泭Christina Matz, director of the Center on Aging and Work, weighs in on why one "right" retirement age actually doesn't exist:泭.
For many workers, 65 has long been a benchmark retirement age. As life expectancy grows, should this standard shift as well?泭Gal Wettstein, senior research economist at the Center for Retirement Research, weighs in for泭.
"Even if the justices eventually rule against him, liberals should not celebrate the Constitution as our best bulwark against Mr. Trump," writes 51做厙 Law Professor泭Aziz Rana泭in a guest essay for 喧堯梗泭.
Middle Eastern and North African people in the U.S. will have their own category in the next federal census. Connell School of Nursing Associate Professor泭Nadia Abuelezam泭discussed the significance of the change from a public health perspective, in interviews with泭泭and Stateline news service, here via泭.
An article in 喧堯梗泭New England Journal of Medicine泭criticizes the publication for paying little attention to the atrocities perpetrated in the name of medical science. Professor of Film Studies泭John Michalczyk, the co-director of Jewish Studies who has written books and produced films related to the Holocaust, comments:泭.
Have helicopter parenting and a decline in unstructured play contributed to the youth mental health crisis? Psychology Research Professor泭Peter Graya longtime advocate for free play who helped design a study of play and student wellness being run by School of Social Work Associate Professor泭Jessica Blackdiscusses the topic:泭,泭.
Gambling is anything but painless when you take account of the cost of addiction and problem behavior, Carroll School Associate Professor of the Practice泭Richard McGowan, S.J., tells 喧堯梗泭.
Is Taylor Swift a poet? Professor of the Practice English泭Allison Adair, who specializes in creative writing with a focus on poetry, weighs in:泭.
Mortgages rates, high prices, and low inventory are making homes tough to sell in Massachusetts. Murray and Monti Professor of Economics泭Peter Ireland泭comments:泭.
The Cigna Group Chairman and CEO泭David Cordani泭talked about health and healthcare, in conversation with Suffolk Chairman and CEO and 51做厙 Trustee泭John Fish, at the latest gathering of the Boston College Chief Executives Club.泭,泭
The announcement that泭Cardinal Stephen Chow, S.J.,泭bishop of Hong Kong, will be this year's Commencement speaker, and that honorary degrees also will be presented to four distinguished individuals, is featured by 喧堯梗泭泭| Area speakers, including at 51做厙 and 51做厙 Law, also are cited by泭.
The Tesla board is asking shareholders to vote again on the multibillion-dollar compensation package for Elon Musk that was thrown out by a Delaware court. 51做厙 Law Professor泭Brian Quinn泭comments:泭,泭.
51做厙 School of Social Work Associate Professor泭Cal Halvorsen泭weighs in泭on the benefits of a泭federal work program for low-income senior adults.
泭by泭Economics Associate Professor of the Practice泭Geoffrey Sanzenbacher泭of the Center for Retirement Research finds a case for tempered optimism about the prospects for working past traditional retirement ages. More from泭.
Grant writing has been singled out as a crucial marker for promotion, but many scholars dont know how to do it effectively, writes Lynch School Associate Professor泭Betty S. Lai泭in an op-ed for泭.
Carroll School of Management Professor泭Sam Ransbotham, co-host of the podcast , spoke about artificial intelligence at a recent GBH Forum.泭
Many Jewish poets and translators of Jewish poetry are unsure how to function, to write, and to publish in the post-October 7 climate, writes泭Professor of Russian, English, and Jewish Studies泭Maxim D. Shrayer泭for泭, which also published his essay 泭泭| Two of his poems on Israel are featured on the Viva Poetica journal , and he discussed his new collection of poetry,泭Kinship,泭in an interview with .
The rise in the number of older people in the U.S. workforce is mostly, but not entirely, an upbeat story, Professor of Economics泭Joseph Quinn泭said in an interview with泭.
Anqi (Angie) Chen, senior research economist at the Center for Retirement Research, discussed how credit card companies use instant approvals in a泭.
Deals targeting athletes' future pay are stirring controversy in the NIL market. 51做厙 Law Professor and Carney Distinguished Scholar泭Diane Ring泭comments:泭.
In March, the House of Representatives voted to ban TikTok unless its corporate parent sells the app within six months. It's an empty threat, according to 51做厙 Law Professor泭Daniel Lyons泭in an op-ed for泭.
It will be important for all presidential candidates to make immigration a top campaign issue, says Professor of Political Science泭Peter Skerry泭in an interview with泭.
Microplastics end up in oceans, food supplies, and, ultimately, people. Global Public Health Program Director Philip Landrigan, M.D., talks about how it happens: . He also is co-author of an on threats to the Quabbin Reservoir posed by a proposed landfill, and comments on the EPA's asbestos ban for and on the dangers of plastic pollution for .
Will federal prosecutors prevail in a legal battle to dismantle the architecture of the Apple iPhone? Insights from 51做厙 Law Associate Professor David Olson: .
The theft of sensitive information from AT&T affects millions of current and former customers, the telecommunications giant said. Kevin Powers, director of the Woods College M.S. in Cybersecurity Policy and Governance program, weighs in for WHDH News 7.
泭features Connell School of Nursing Professor泭Ann Wolbert Burgess, the forensic nurse who helped FBI profilers standardize behavioral analysis protocol, and whose work helped to shift attitudes about sex crimes and the value of female colleagues.
In a 2019泭, Assistant Professor of Art History泭Oliver Wunsch泭identified the subject of泭Toulouse-Lautrec's 1881 painting泭The Black Countess泭as the Haiti-born Countess Anne Justine Ang癡le de Peiger n矇e Delva de Dalmarie泭泭but added that a full portrait of her life had yet to be revealed. Now,泭泭builds on his research of him.
Clough School of Theology and Ministry Professor泭John Baldovin, S.J.,泭discusses connections between Christ's Passion and Resurrection and present-day social issues, and encourages preachers to weave them into Holy Week homilies.泭
Gen X workers are being passed over for roles of all kinds, especially as employers view young people as more malleable. Insights from 51做厙 School of Social Work Associate Professor Christina Matz, director of the Center on Aging and Work:
51做厙 School of Social Work Associate Professor Cal Halvorsen writes on entrepreneurship for adults 50+ in . He also is among researchers commenting on the importance of interactions between generations: .
The McMullen Museum exhibition The Lost Generation: Women Ceramicists and the Cuban Avant-Garde is highlighted by WGBH's (begins at 1:29:30); Antiques and the Arts Weekly features the recent gift to the museum of the of Belgian landscapes.
Fewer young people are choosing full-time volunteer work after college. A piece in泭泭by O'Hare Fellow泭Christine Lenahan '23泭looks at the factors contributing to the decline, and includes comments by泭Jen Lozano 23, who has committed a year to Jesuit Volunteer Corps.泭Lozano talks about why she chose to serve in a泭.
Mississippi students reading achievement, which is above the national average, offers lessons for Massachusetts, where economically disadvantaged students have been in decline since 2016 and have not bounced back from the pandemic, writes Associate Professor of Political Science泭Michael Hartney, co-author of an op-ed in 喧堯梗泭
A new report by Lynch School Associate Professor泭Angela Boatman泭and doctoral student泭Shadman Islem泭that delves into the characteristics and outcomes of rural-serving institutions has been featured by泭.
In an ,泭Canisius Professor and Vice Provost for Global Engagement泭James Keenan, S.J., proposes that the Church abandon two particular practices aimed at the LGBTQ community, and cites Biblical narratives that offer related lessons.
The key to fixing Social Security is to adopt a mechanism that automatically adjusts revenues or benefits if shortfalls emerge due to demographic and economic changes, writes Center for Retirement Research Director泭Alicia Munnell, co-author of an op-ed in 喧堯梗泭.
U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders has introduced bill to establish a 4-day workweek without a cut in pay. Professor of Sociology泭Juliet Schor,泭research leader for a global trial of the shortened workweek, testified about the findings at the Senate hearing:泭,泭,泭,泭. She also discussed them in a recent interview with泭
Professor of History泭Marilynn Johnson, co-director of泭, a project that tracks the history of immigration in the region, discussed Irish migration and ancestry with the.
In泭, Global Public Health Program Director泭Philip Landrigan, M.D.,泭underscores the health risks of plastics and cites泭a new report from Italy that links the presence of microplastics in carotid artery tissues to greater risk of heart attack, stroke, or early death. His comments on the findings also are cited by泭,泭,泭,泭, 喧堯梗泭,泭,泭,泭, and 喧堯梗泭泭(U.K.), among other outlets.
Donor-advised funds may have cost charities $300 billion from 2014-2019, according to a report from the Boston College Law School Forum on Philanthropy and the Public Good. Law Professor泭Ray Madoff, founding director of 喧堯梗泭forum, weighs in on the subject:泭.
In a podcast marking the 75th anniversary of the National Institute of Mental Health, NIMH Director Joshua Gordon talks with Professor of History泭Martin Summers泭about his award-winning book泭Madness in the City of Magnificent Intentions: A History of Race and Mental Illness in the Nation's Capital.泭
Morrissey College faculty member泭Martha Bayles泭writes on the abolition of character in an essay for 喧堯梗泭, and on the character of tragedy for the contemporary culture publication泭.
Economics'泭Brian Bethune泭is quoted by泭on the balance sought between too hot and too cool in regulating the economy, and by泭on the latest Labor Department employment report.
The Wolfe Tones, a trio of septuagenarians who have been performing Irish rebel songs for six decades, have played their final Boston concerts as part of an ongoing farewell tour. Professor of the Practice of History泭Robert Savage泭comments on the group's local popularity:泭
51做厙's泭Appalachia Volunteers泭were once again Eagles for others during Spring Break. One group that helped to rebuild flood-damaged homes in Kentucky is highlighted by泭
A new survey from Public Religion Research Institute shows a third of Americans sympathize with Christian nationalism. Professor of History泭Charles Gallagher, S.J., author of泭Nazis of Copley Square: The Forgotten History of the Christian Front, discusses how that message resonates in Massachusetts:泭
51做厙 senior泭Matt Malley,泭head manager of 51做厙's men's basketball team,泭is described as smart, grounded, and determined. He also泭has a message for those who, like him, are coping with a disability.泭
Interest in these richly-illustrated books is on the rise. Professor of History泭Virginia Reinburg's book泭French Books of Hours: Making an Archive of Prayers, c. 1400-1600泭is noted in a feature on the trend by 喧堯梗泭.
泭a documentary directed by Professor of Communication泭Ernesto Livon-Grosman,泭is cited in a泭泭article marking modernist composer Christian Wolff's 90th birthday.
When, in 1990, "Star Trek: The Next Generation" android character Data referenced the "Irish unification of 2024" as an example of violence successfully achieving a political aim, the episode was not broadcast by the B51做厙 or Irish public broadcaster RT. History Professor of the Practice泭Robert Savage泭comments:泭.
Elon Musk is accusing OpenAI and chief executive Sam Altman of breach of contract for putting profit ahead of the public good. 51做厙 Law Professor泭Brian Quinn泭comments on the suit for 喧堯梗泭,泭, 硃紳餃泭, and on Musk's plan to join his own startup xAI with his social media platform X:泭.
Lynch School Nelson Chair泭Brian K. Smith, associate dean for research, comments on the use of specially trained AI-powered digital assistants to help college students with coursework:泭.
In an op-ed, Professor of Political Science泭Jonathan Laurence泭writes that a Vatican City-style arrangement for Al-Aqsa could stave off Tehrans aggression.泭
A泭three-day "Jeopardy!"泭winner泭in December 2022,泭Sean McShane '19, a Freedom Trail tour guide who泭will begin the show's tournament of champions round on March 6, chats about the experience with 喧堯梗泭.
Schiller Institute for Integrated Science and Society Professor泭Yi Ming泭of the Earth and Environmental Sciences Department discussed the current state of climate change, COP28, and more as a guest on the podcast泭.
51做厙 Law Professor泭Brian Quinn泭is quoted on the impact of the New York civil judgment against Donald Trump and his business:泭,泭,泭, 泭| He also commented on Elon Musk's threat to relocate Tesla Inc. to Texas:泭, and on Capital泭One's planned merger with Discover: ,泭,泭.
Two financial firms have pulled back on commitments related to a climate change initiative. Carroll School Finance Professor and Hillenbrand Family Faculty Fellow泭Samuel Hartzmark泭comments for泭.
In advance of her Lowell Humanities Series appearance, Joy Hargopoet, memoirist, childrens book author, and the first Native American to be named U.S. poet laureateis featured in a Q&A with 喧堯梗泭
Microplastics reportedly have been detected in breast milk; plastic containers have been linked to pre-term births. Global Public Health Program Director泭Philip Landrigan, M.D., comments for 喧堯梗泭泭硃紳餃泭.
Stephen Schneck, who taught politics at Catholic University of America and was appointed to the U.S. Commission on International Religious Liberty by President Biden, delivered the annual Alan Wolfe Lecture at 喧堯梗泭Boisi Center for Religion and American Public Life.泭.
If Milton, Mass., residents vote against the towns plan to comply with the law requiring municipalities served by transit to write land-use rules that allow more multifamily housing, the state attorney general's office may consider suing the town. 51做厙 Law Professor泭Lisa Alexander泭discusses the subject as a guest on , and comments in 喧堯梗泭.
AI moves quickly, but organizations change slowly. Knowing the right questions to ask can lead to better decisions in finding the right AI approach, write Carroll School Professor of Information Systems泭Sam Ransbotham泭and colleagues for泭.
"My Woven Kipa," a泭poem by Professor of Russian, English, and Jewish Studies泭Maxim D. Shrayer and泭published by , a magazine about faith, describes talking to friends in Israel right after the October 7 attack.
Insights from Associate Professor of the Practice of Economics泭Matt Rutledge, a fellow at the Center for Retirement Research, on when to collect Social Security benefits and other aspects of retirement planning in this泭.
For the first time, a Sinn Fein politician holds Northern Irelands top political office, a landmark moment for the party. History Professor of the Practice泭Robert Savage泭comments:泭.
After more than 20 years at the helm of the Catholic Church in Greater Boston, Cardinal Se獺n P. OMalley, OFM, Cap. reflected on his tenure for 喧堯梗泭, in a piece that included comments by School of Theology and Ministry Professor泭Thomas Groome.
"The Lost Generation," 喧堯梗泭McMullen Museum exhibition泭of women ceramicists and the Cuban avant-garde, was highlighted by 喧堯梗泭泭(scroll down) 硃紳餃泭.
The biggest banks are effectively barred from engaging in merger activity after the 2008 financial crisis, but a new proposal from a federal regulator is making that restriction even more explicit. 51做厙 Law Liberty Mutual Insurance Professor泭Patricia McCoy泭weighs in:泭
A Delaware judge tossed out Elon Musk's record-breaking $56 billion Tesla pay package, calling it "an unfathomable sum" and unfair to shareholders. 51做厙 Law Professor Brian Quinn comments: , , , .
泭Lynch School Professor Emerita Mary Walsh, executive director of City Connects and senior fellow of the Walsh Center for Thriving Children, weighs in on the impact of the Newton teachers strike as a guest on .
Provost and Dean of Faculties泭David Quigley泭is among leaders interviewed for a泭泭on what distinguishes a Jesuit education.
School of Theology and Ministry student泭Sr. Nathalie Becquart, XMCJ, who as undersecretary of the Synod of Bishops is one of the highest-ranking women in the Vatican, has been named to泭Forbes泭magazine's 2023 list of泭(scroll to fourth entry).
How can caregivers help children exposed to the trauma of war? Insights from 51做厙 School of Social Work Salem Professor in Global Practice泭Theresa Betancourt, director of the Research Program on Children and Adversity:泭.
The Supreme Court泭has agreed to hear Donald Trumps appeal of a Colorado ruling泭disqualifying him from the 2024 ballot on the basis of Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.泭51做厙 Law Professor泭Kent Greenfield泭writes on the subject in an op-ed for泭.
Expats, which was created by泭filmmaker泭泭Lulu Wang '05泭with Nicole Kidman, follows the lives of American expatriates in Hong Kong. Wang talks about the project:泭.
An AI-generated robocall using a voice that sounds like President Biden has been urging people not to vote in the New Hampshire primary. Woods College M.S. in Cybersecurity Policy and Governance Director泭Kevin Powers泭warns that more such tactics are likely:泭泭(video).
School of Theology and Ministry Associate Professor Andrew Davis was invited by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops to be a presenter for泭, established by Pope Francis in 2019:泭. | STM Associate Professor Jaime Waters was a presenter in 2023: .
The cost of $24.5 billion to fix the MBTA is high, but the costs to public health of doing little or nothing are far greater, writes Global Public Health Program Director Philip Landrigan, M.D.,泭in泭. | He discussed the impact of exposure to lead and other hazardous chemicals in a Q&A with泭.
51做厙 Law Assistant Clinical Professor泭Claire Donohue, lead author of泭a 51做厙 Law Legal Services Lab white paper on Massachusetts court-ordered parenting classes for separating couples, comments in a泭泭story on complaints about a class for "high-conflict" parents. | Read more about Donohue, a graduate of 51做厙's泭M.S.W./J.D. dual degree program,泭here.
Retired 51做厙 Law Professor泭Zygmunt Plater泭argued and won the first U.S. Supreme Court case under the act,泭which marks its 50th anniversary this year. The story of that tiny snail darter fish is still important, he writes, at a time when the law itself is in danger of extinction:泭
Professor of Russian, English, and Jewish Studies泭Maxim D. Shrayer's latest book, Immigrant Baggage, is cited among the top Jewish books of 2023 by the editor of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency:泭,泭.泭Shrayer also is profiled by泭.
Whether the odds are stacked against him in a game, or in a toddlers bedtime routine, being a poker entrepreneur takes a lot of luck, writes John Wolfson, editor of泭Boston College Magazine, in a feature on poker pro Bart Hanson for .