Boston College media highlights

Highlights from 2023

Provost and Dean of Faculties听David Quigley is among three leaders in Jesuit higher education asked to respond to an article by Chicago's Cardinal Blase Cupich on how Jesuit universities can stay true to their identity:听

础苍听interdisciplinary study听led by Lynch School Professor听Rebekah Levine Coley听and School of Social Work Associate Professor听Samantha Teixeira听explores the well-being of residents of a public housing complex as it is redeveloped into a mixed-income community. The study is cited in a听on the听$2 billion construction plan.

A recent study by the听Center for Retirement Research dispels previous, conflicting findings on older workers and business productivity. Senior research economist Gal Wettstein听肠辞尘尘别苍迟蝉: .

Carroll School Senior Lecturer in Finance听Drew Hession-Kunz听discusses how credit card companies decide whether or not to 鈥渋nstantly approve鈥 an online applicant, and related topics, in a听.

The world鈥攆rom schools and doctors鈥 offices to camps and workplaces鈥攕till isn鈥檛 set up to value equal parenting, according to an article in听听that includes comments from Center for Work & Family Executive Director听Brad Harrington.

Author听Tom Sheehan '56, who at 95 has some 55 books to his credit, recounts how he was inspired by听John F. Norton, a 1922 alumnus who was听a faculty member at 精东影业 from 1926-1965.听

Four hundred million children beset by war is a global public health crisis, writes 精东影业 School of Social Work Salem Professor in Global Practice听Theresa Betancourt, director of the Research Program on Children and Adversity, in an op-ed for the听.

Merriam-Webster鈥檚 word of the year for 2023 is "authentic.鈥" Associate Professor of Communication听Michael Serazio, author of听The Authenticity Industries Keeping it "Real" in Media, Culture, and Politics, writes on how corporate America hacked the consumer cult of authenticity:听.

Lynch School Associate Professor听Betty Lai听advocates for passage of the bipartisan Youth Mental Health Research Act:听.

Morrissey College graduate听Christine Lenahan '23, now an O'Hare Fellow at America Media, wrote for听America Magazine听辞苍听, and on finding meaning in her family's imperfect Christmas听

Should the U.S. Supreme Court take up the case of Donald Trump's eligibility to run for president, it would be the most important electoral case the court has heard since Bush v. Gore, 精东影业 Law Professor听Kent Greenfield听tells the听.

An interview with "the city's consummate power broker"鈥攍egendary philanthropist, advertising executive, 精东影业 benefactor, Trustee Associate, and former board chair听John M. Connors, Jr.:听.

Libby Professor of Theology and Law听Cathleen Kaveny听comments on听the Vatican declaration on blessing same-sex unions:听. |听She听breaks down the polarizing sides of cancel culture in the podcast听.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has an opportunity to protect the state's children against neonicotinoid insecticide exposure by signing the Birds and Bees Protection Act, Global Public Health Program Director听Philip Landrigan, M.D., writes in an oped:听.

Google is weathering a series of critical antitrust court battles. 精东影业 Law Associate Professor听David Olson听肠辞尘尘别苍迟蝉:听.

New laws are casting a wider net across law enforcement in excessive force cases鈥攚ith broader implications for policing. Insights from 精东影业 Law Professor听R. Michael Cassidy:听.

Panera Brands Chairman Niren Chaudhary was the featured speaker at the Boston College Chief Executives Club听gathering, in conversation with Salient Ventures CEO Diane Hessan.听,听

In an op-ed, 精东影业 Law Professor听Kent Greenfield听weighs in on the First Amendment and the controversy concerning the presidents of Harvard, Penn, and MIT and their statements at a congressional hearing about antisemitism at their universities.听

America听associate editor and former O'Hare Fellow听Molly Cahill '20听writes on what her mother鈥檚 Advent gift tradition has taught her about the true meaning of giving.听

A new study suggests that aftershocks from some of the strongest earthquakes in recorded U.S. history may still be happening.听Professor of Geophysics John Ebel, a senior research scientist at Weston Observatory who was not involved in the study, comments on the findings: .

Lynch School Associate Professor in Counseling Psychology听Betty S. Lai, currently a Public Voices fellow with The OpEd Project,听writes on training graduate students to help dispel misinformation:听

President Joe Biden held a copy of Professor of History听Heather Cox Richardson's book Democracy Awakening during his听听over the Thanksgiving holiday:听. | Richardson discussed how the Trump era was predictable on听."

2023 marks the 60th anniversary of听Sacrosanctum Concilium, the Second Vatican Council鈥檚 landmark Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy. In a lecture at Australian Catholic University's Centre for Liturgy, School of Theology and Ministry Professor听John Baldovin, S.J., spoke on the document's legacy and implementation:听.

A GBH News podcast looks back at the massive highway tunneling effort, including the investigations into unsafe practices and corruption. 精东影业 Law Associate Professor of the Practice听Jeffrey Cohen,听who was assistant U.S. attorney in Massachusetts at the time,听听| He also commented on the settlement resolving a years-long probe into the world's largest crypto exchange.听

A new study says the global toll of lead exposure is even worse than previously thought. Global Public Health Program Director听Philip Landrigan, M.D., is among experts commenting on the findings for . | He's quoted regarding the risks of plastic pollution in .

精东影业 Law Professor听Brian Quinn听comments on the Tree House Brewing lawsuit for the听, on OpenAI and the future of the corporation for听,听and on the status of X following Elon Musk's tirade for听听(鲍.碍.).

A growing number of Giving Tuesday donations are going to private foundations and funds, many of which are not legally required to distribute the money. Boston College Law Professor听Ray Madoff听discussed the subject on听

A new report finds that the state is performing well on many health metrics, but that there are still areas for improvement. Connell School of Nursing Assistant Professor Brittney van de Water comments: .

滨苍听听for The Hoover Institution, Professor of Near Eastern Studies听Franck Salameh听provides "an attempt to understand the intractable nature of the Arab-Israeli conflict and the divisiveness that it generates around the world."

Donald Trump is one ruling away from bringing his 2024 candidacy before the U.S. Supreme Court. 精东影业 Law Professor听Kent Greenfield, who joined other law scholars in filing 听in the Trump 14th Amendment case now in Colorado, commented in听.

The passage of an abortion rights amendment for the Ohio state constitution reveals a gap between bishops and lay Catholics. Libby Professor of Theology and Law听Cathleen Kaveny听weighed in for听.

Apple iPhone users are being warned about a security concern in the iOS 17.听Woods College M.S. in Cybersecurity Policy and Governance Director听Kevin Powers听weighs in:听. He talks about cyberstalking on听; in , he discusses data security and disaster recovery as they relate to the rise of software-as-a-service, or SaaS, applications.

滨苍听, Professor of Russian, English, and Jewish Studies听Maxim D. Shrayer听discusses his book听I Saw It听and its relevance to the Israel-Hamas conflict.听|听His poem, "Verses About a Burned Passport," is published in both English and Russian in the international review听.

Why would a police officer refuse to testify in murder cases he investigated鈥攅specially if he believes the defendants are guilty? Insights from 精东影业 Law Professor听R. Michael Cassidy,听a former prosecutor:听

Much of what passes for authenticity today is fallacy, contends Associate Professor of Communication听Michael Serazio, who provides a brief history of how we got to this point:听听| He also comments on the internet as a sales vehicle:听.

Author, poet, and Professor of English听Suzanne Matson听unpacks her family's tradition of holiday baking in an essay for the听

Longer-term perspective on monetary policy would boost U.S. growth and innovation and strengthen national security, writes Economics'听Brian Bethune听in an op-ed for听.

A bill before the state Labor and Workforce Development Committee proposes to give a tax credit to businesses that explore the possible benefits of a shorter work week. Sociology Professor听Juliet Schor and Associate Professor Wen Fan,听听who recently led a global research project on the subject, comment:听, ,

精东影业 Law Professor听Brian Quinn听comments on the ongoing lawsuit brought against Donald Trump and his business by New York's attorney general.听

Experts including Lynch School Professor Emerita听Maria Brisk听talk about the role of bilingual education in听developing students' identities as multilingual, multicultural individuals.听

Many 2023 writers to the Boston Globe Globe Santa program cite the effect of inflation. Economics'听Brian Bethune comments:听.

The November gathering of the Boston College Chief Executives Club featured听Darren Woods,听chairman and CEO of ExxonMobil, in conversation with former State Street Corporation Chairman and CEO听Joseph "Jay" Hooley '79.听,听

As of November 2023, the latest data from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health show lagging COVID, flu, and RSV vaccination rates. Global Public Health Program Director听Philip Landrigan, M.D., comments:听.

Woods College Associate Dean听Aleksandar Tomic, director of graduate programs in applied economics and analytics,听on LA's KNX-FM about the disconnect between the health of the economy and people's perceptions of it. He also spoke with Yahoo Finance for stories regarding the efficacy of a听and听from middle to upper middle class.

Joseph Professor of Catholic Systematic Theology听Richard Gaillardetz, author of a foundational text on the levels of church teaching, discusses authority, doctrinal development, and the synod on the听听(with transcript).

Why is Elon Musk obsessed with casting X as the most "authentic" social media platform? Insights from Associate Professor of Communication听Michael Serazio听in an essay for听.

Carroll School of Management Seidner University Professor听Paul Romer听discusses the U.S. economy and the fallout from higher yields:听. | He elaborates on how seasonality matters for inflation in听.

In an op-ed, Lynch School Augustus Long听Professor of Education听Marina Umaschi Bers听shares her own experience at 精东影业, and calls for faculty members across the U.S. to work with their own diversity offices, within their own academic structures, to provide support and community for Jewish academics:听.

Professor of History听Heather Cox Richardson, author of the new book听Democracy Awakening,听discusses how America鈥檚 current divisions compare to the past, and how we can overcome them, in an interview with听. | She makes a powerful case for studying the past in a听New York Times

In the听New York Times, an opinion piece that challenges听the "ever-encroaching parental project management of holiday madness"听听from Research Professor of Psychology听Peter Gray, co-author of a听in the听Journal of Pediatrics听on the decline of independent activity for children.

Fine particles routinely released by power plants, petrochemical companies, motor vehicles, and other sources kill thousands of Texans per year, according to an analysis by epidemiologist and Global Public Health Program Director听Philip Landrigan, M.D., and a colleague.听听|听

Americans鈥 faith in institutions has been sliding for years, and the current chaos in Congress isn鈥檛 helping. Moakley Professor of Political Science听Kay Schlozman听肠辞尘尘别苍迟蝉:听.

Anqi (Angie) Chen, senior research economist at the Center for Retirement Research, offers guidance for comparing different CD options:听

Many of those fleeing northern Gaza are children, the elderly, and people with disabilities. 精东影业 School of Social Work faculty member听Maryanne Loughry, a Sister of Mercy who has worked in Gaza, discussed the situation:听.

精东影业 Law Associate Professor听David Olson听comments on what the case could mean for both Google and for consumers:听and.

Professor of Political Science and International Studies听Jonathan Kirshner听weighs in on raising interest rates as a means to control inflation:听.

The collaborative initiative听designed to grow the next generation of U.S. Hispanic Catholic pastoral leaders, which is co-led by School of Theology and Ministry Associate Professor听Hosffman Ospino, is highlighted by OSV News, here via听.听| He writes on the Hispanic presence in the U.S. Church听for听听(Los Angeles).

Brian Tae Hyuk Keum, the Buehler Sesquicentennial Assistant Professor in the Lynch School,听 was quoted by听听regarding racism in online gaming and its toll on youth mental health.

精东影业 parents听William Vareika 鈥74听and his wife,听Alison, who donated a large stained glass triptych by John La Farge to the McMullen Museum in 2013, are now celebrating 36 years running a fine arts gallery in Newport, RI. Read a Q&A with William Vareika in the .

Comments by 精东影业 Law Professor听R. Michael Cassidy听on cases where politics and police resistance undercut the authority of prosecutors are included in听two pieces by听ProPublica:听,听

In听Jewish Journal,听听by Professor of Russian, English, and Jewish Studies听Maxim D. Shrayer听on the ongoing conflict precipitated by Hamas' attack on Israel.

Lynch School Associate Professor Scott Seider, an applied developmental psychologist, discusses the theory of multiple intelligences: .

Comments by Lynch School student听Lorena Mu帽oz, who aspires to be an elementary school teacher,听lead a story on the need to increase the number of Latino educators in the state and nationally. The piece highlights research by and includes interviews with听Roche Center for Catholic Education Executive Director Melodie Wyttenbach听and听School of Theology and Ministry Associate Professor Hosffman Ospino.听

Associate Professor of Communication听Matt Sienkiewicz听talked about the global implications of the conflict in an interview with听.

Center for Work & Family Executive Director听Brad Harrington听comments on finance companies introducing better benefits for new fathers:听. | Also, Center research on the impact of paid leave is cited by听.

In a pair of Q&As with Money Geek, Associate Professor of the Practice of Economics听Matt Rutledge, a fellow at the Center for Retirement Research, discusses听and听.

In her new book, Democracy Awakening, Substack luminary and Professor of History听Heather Cox Richardson听examines the long, intricate path to the fraught political state of affairs in America today.听听Sampling of recent media attention:听,听,听,听,听,听,听,听.

In light of changing demographic forces, School of Theology and Ministry Professor听Thomas Groome听imagines听a place for the Church in a postmodern world in an interview with听

In the latest antitrust lawsuit to be leveled against a big tech company, Amazon faces complaints that it engaged in anticompetitive behavior that has negatively impacted both buyers and sellers. 精东影业 Law Associate Professor听David Olson听comments on the case:听.

School of Theology and Ministry Professor听John Baldovin, S.J.,听writes on the practice of offering money for Mass intentions in a piece for听.

An amicus brief co-written by 精东影业 Law Liberty Mutual Insurance Professor听Patricia McCoy听in the Supreme Court case challenging funding of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is cited by听.

Pfizer Chairman and CEO Albert Bourla discussed a future "scientific renaissance" during a conversation with CVS Health President and CEO听Karen Lynch '84听at a gathering of the听Boston College Chief Executives Club.听听|听

As the global Synod nears, Latin American and U.S. Latino theologians recognize influences from Pope Francis' own roots in the process. Insights from School of Theology and Ministry faculty members听Hosffman Ospino听and听Rafael Luciani:听.听| Libby Professor of Theology and Law听Cathleen Kaveny听comments on polarization among U.S. bishops:听.

In an essay, School of Theology and Ministry doctoral student听Kayla August, a听Commonweal听Synod Writing Fellow, explores how to move the synodal concept from ideal to reality:听

精东影业 Law Professor听Kent Greenfield听comments on the Supreme Court and a case challenging Donald Trump's candidacy under the 14th Amendment's disqualification clause:听. He also discusses the impact of Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first black woman to serve on the Supreme Court, with听(in Portuguese; Google translation available).

精东影业 School of Social Work Assistant Professor Ed-Dee G. Williamshas developed a virtual training program to help prepare Black youth with autism to discuss depression with their teachers and caregivers.

On the Road: Catholic Faith in China, an exhibition by noted photographer听听Nan, presented by 精东影业's听Ricci Institute for Chinese-Western Cultural History听and extended through December 22, is highlighted by听

Gateway to Himalayan Art,听 the exhibition introducing the main forms, concepts, meanings, and traditions of Himalayan art and cultures鈥攐rganized by the Rubin Museum and now听on view at the McMullen鈥攊s featured by听.

U.S. regulators often discover health risks decades after products are released. Global Public Health Program Director听Philip Landrigan, M.D., a renowned epidemiologist who has been at the forefront of efforts to restrict use of toxic substances, talks about the risks:听.

The United Auto Workers' strategy is designed to keep companies guessing, but also carries some risks. Concurrent Professor of Law and Philosophy Thomas Kohler comments: .

The rise of A.I. in employment decisions is prompting some lawmakers to act to curb its power in the workplace. Carroll School Professor of Information Systems听Sam Ransbotham听comments:听.

Morrissey College graduate听Christine Lenahan '23, one of two recent grads serving as O鈥橦are Postgraduate Fellows at America Media, writes on her experience with 精东影业's Kairos retreat, and how it made her rethink her own vision of God:听

An interview with Professor of History听Heather Cox Richardson, author of the new book听Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America听and the popular 鈥淟etters from an American鈥 newsletter.听听|听

A Suffolk Superior Court has vacated the murder conviction of听Boston College Innocence Program听and New England Innocence Project client Thomas Rosa, who has spent 34 years in prison.听听听|听|听听|听听|听听|听听|听

Sightings of aerial luminous phenomena above Morocco, often observed during earthquakes, are being shared online. Insights from earthquake researcher Professor听John Ebel听of听Earth and Environmental Sciences.听

China, whuch now has one of the world鈥檚 largest, most important, and increasingly productive academic systems,听 must be integrated into world science, write Professors Emeritus and Distinguished Fellows听Philip G. Altbach听and听Hans de Wit听of 精东影业's Center for International Higher Education.听

A听late-summer surge in COVID-19 cases has spurred the return of debate about a possible national mask mandate. Global Public Health Program Director听Philip Landrigan, M.D., weighs in for听.

Professor of Russian, English, and Jewish Studies听Maxim D. Shrayer听contributed English and Russian-language versions of his poem "Peculiarities of the National Pilgrimage" to听, an international magazine devoted to support of Ukraine. | He writes on Vladimir Nabokov's relationship with Christianity and Judaism before and after the Holocaust for听

Donald Trump's insurrection should disqualify him for office, contends 精东影业 Law Professor听Mark Brodin听in an op-ed on听the Constitutional provision designed to prevent Confederate soldiers from resuming office after war:听.

Congress appears ready to impose guardrails around name, image, and likeness deals for student-athletes. 精东影业 Law Professor听Alfred Yen听肠辞尘尘别苍迟蝉:听

精东影业 Law Drinan Professor听Thomas W. Mitchell,听director of the Initiative on Land, Housing, and Property Rights,听discusses听the land taken from Black families, and what can be regained, in an interview with听

Cultivating connection and community in the workplace makes for happier, healthier, and more productive employees, says Lynch School Professor听David Blustein听in an interview with听.

Associate Professor of Political Science听David Hopkins听weighs in on how the Democratic party and electorate have, and have not, changed in recent years: .

The complexities of France's riots earlier this summer deserve a deeper dive than what is often depicted by buzzwords, writes听Professor of Near Eastern Studies听Franck Salameh听for the Hoover Institution听.

精东影业 Law Professor听Ray Madoff, founder of the school's Forum on Philanthropy and the Public Good, comments on the social justice movement in philanthropy:听.

The end of the payment pause means Gen X Americans will once again have to juggle paying off debt with saving for older age. Insights from Associate Professor of the Practice of Economics听Matt Rutledge, research fellow at the Center for Retirement Research:听.

Outside the classroom, students are constantly fed content they鈥檙e sure to like. Inside, professors have a chance to nurture an analog culture of resistance, writes Associate Professor of Communication听Michael Serazio听for the听

精东影业 School of Social Work alumna听Erin Mone-Marquez,听now a USAID officer in Germany,听has dedicated her career to protecting vulnerable children around the globe.听

Libby Professor of Theology and Law听Cathleen Kaveny听looks at this summer's blockbuster through a theological lens.听

The EPA's approval of environmentally persistent, plastic-waste-derived fuels despite high estimates of associated cancer risk, is causing alarm among lawmakers and scientists, including Global Public Health Program Director听Philip Landrigan, M.D.听听| He writes on the nature of artificial "turf" for听, and comments on keeping schools healthy for the听.

精东影业 Law Associate Professor of the Practice听Jeffrey Cohen comments on the indictments against former president Donald Trump: ,听,听, ,

Economics faculty member听Brian Bethune writes on wage inflation, overall inflation, and the Federal Reserve in an .

Assistant Professor of Sociology and Environmental Studies Lacee Satcher comments on the impact on families of Boston city pools closing during a summer of record heat: .

Apps promise that learning a language will be easy, fun, and fast. Do they work? Psychology Assistant Professor Joshua Hartshorne, director of the Language Learning Lab, joins a discussion on California public radio .

Imagining yourself as the main character of a heroic adventure might help make life feel more meaningful, according to a study by Carroll School Assistant Professor Benjamin Rogers, whose research explores the meaning of work and narratives in the workplace.

Offshore wind companies along the East Coast are seeking to re-trade deals with state governments.听Associate Professor of Economics听Richard Sweeney听肠辞尘尘别苍迟蝉:听.

The government鈥檚 case alleging Google has an illegal monopoly in the search engine business will go to trial in September. Insights from 精东影业 Law Associate Professor听David Olson:听.

Even those on the front lines often don鈥檛 know how to respond, writes Lynch School Associate Professor听Betty Lai, who studies disaster events and their impact:听

Lynch School Professor听Shaun M. Dougherty听discusses inequalities in education, racial wealth gaps, and the teaching of Critical Race Theory, in a Q&A with听.

Air quality and lifespan are more connected than you might think. Global Public Health Program Director听Philip Landrigan, M.D., comments:听.

础苍听anti-hate speech campaign group has accused Elon Musk鈥檚 X Corp. of intimidation after it threatened legal action over the group's research into hate speech on X (formerly Twitter). 精东影业 Law Professor听Brian Quinn听weighs in:听

精东影业SSW's Sugira Muryango, the听home-visiting intervention program听designed to strengthen families and help children to thrive in Rwanda鈥攑art of Salem Professor听Theresa Betancourt's Research Program on Children and Adversity鈥攊s featured in a global publication of the nonprofit behind Sesame Street.听

The School of Theology and Ministry's annual celebration of St. Mary Magdalene included a presentation on rereading Biblical women by Associate Professor of Old Testament听Jaime Waters.

Restaurants are expected to be the catalysts for Americans mixing more sea vegetables and bivalves into their diets. College operations鈥攊ncluding听精东影业 Dining, which recently听rolled out kelp meatballs鈥攁re at the fore.听

Professor of English听Carlo Rotella听offers a guide to urban transport in Chicago for travel publication听

Donald Trump is being pressured to take part in the first GOP primary debate. Associate Professor of Political Science听David Hopkins commented for听. | He also discussed the consequences of a growing political generation gap:听.

精东影业 Law Professor听Mark Brodin听talked to听听about the Federalist Society's evolution from a small group of law students听into an organization of influence within American law and politics.

Economics Associate Professor of the Practice and Center for Retirement Research fellow听Geoffrey Sanzenbacher听weighs in on Social Security's听 future:听.

Murray and Monti Professor of Economics听Peter Ireland听discusses the phrase "long and variable lag, " used in Federal Reserve press briefings related to the effect of monetary policy on economic activity.听

Twitter is now X. But a new name doesn't change anything if the product is a problem, Associate Professor of Communication听Michael Serazio听tells the听.

Can a private faith-based college鈥檚 expressive or religious freedom to determine whom to educate override the Supreme Court鈥檚 redefinition of discrimination under Title VI?鈥耙 Law Professor听Kent Greenfield听is co-author of an op-ed for听.

The naming of Archbishop V铆ctor Manuel Fern谩ndez marks the most consequential curial appointment of Francis' papacy, according to Joseph Professor of Catholic Systematic Theology听Richard Gaillardetz听in a piece for听.

"I sold my Barbie collection. I held onto the idea of adventurous, empowered womanhood it gave me," writes author and Professor of English听Suzanne Matson听in an essay for the听.

精东影业 Law Professor听Daniel Lyons听comments on the barring of federal officials from communicating with social media companies about content moderation:听.

Inflation slowed in June. Now what? Insights from Economics faculty member听Brian Bethune听(far right) in the听听and Woods College Associate Dean听Aleksandar Tomic, director of graduate programs in applied economics and analytics, in听.

Massachusetts lawmakers are considering banning TikTok on government devices, a move already adopted by the federal government and a number of other states. Woods College M.S. in Cybersecurity Policy and Governance Director听Kevin Powers听肠辞尘尘别苍迟蝉:听

A tribute on the passing of the Czech literary star and dissident by Professor of Russian, English, and Jewish Studies听Maxim D. Shrayer.听

A study co-authored by Carroll School Sweeney Professor of Accounting听Mary Ellen Carter听analyzes听employee responses to increased pay transparency. Its findings are highlighted by the听.

Global Public Health Program Director听Philip Landrigan, M.D., comments on the health risks of exposure to lead:, ,听.

A new study contends that perceived increases in moral decline during the present age are an illusion. Professor of Psychology听Liane Young, who directs 精东影业's Morality Lab and was not involved in the study, comments:听,

How can people learn to make more eco-friendly lifestyle choices? Assistant Professor of Psychology and Sloan Research Fellow听Gregg Sparkman, who studies behaviors related to environmental issues, discusses the topic with Sacramento's听.

In an op-ed, the MacArthur Foundation's president praises the work of MacArthur Fellow and 精东影业 Law Drinan Professor Thomas Mitchell related to Black landownership and land loss: .

A federal judge has ordered some Biden administration agencies and top officials not to communicate with social media companies about certain content. 精东影业 Law Professor Kent Greenfield weighs in on

When are we our fastest, strongest and most creative? Insights from Assistant Professor of Psychology Joshua Hartshorne, who researches how various cognitive functions change with age:

Greg Gutfeld of Fox News听hit the ratings summit of late-night. Professor of Communication听Matt Sienkiewicz, co-author of听That's Not Funny, comments:听

Comments on the affirmative action and student-debt rulings: 精东影业 Law Professor听Kent Greenfield:听,听,听听| Lynch School Assistant Professor听Andr茅s Castro Samayoa:听

In an op-ed for the听, Sociology Professor听Juliet Schor听and Associate Professor听Wen Fan听write on the findings from their global research project on the four-day workweek.

Child-safety investigators fear that new A.I.-generated images will hamper efforts to combat real-world abuse of children. 精东影业 Law Professor Daniel Lyons comments on legal aspects of the issue: .

Former vice president Mike Pence is campaigning for president on eliminating the mandate. Experts including Murray and Monti Professor of Economics Peter Ireland weigh in for .

An excerpt from the literary memoir Immigrant Baggage: Morticians, Purloined Diaries, and Other Theatrics of Exile by Professor of Russian, English, and Jewish Studies Maxim D. Shrayer: . | His poem "Minsk Elegy" is published by

Consumers may find the "alphabet soup" of health insurance options can be daunting. Associate Professor of the Practice of Economics Matt Rutledge, research fellow at the Center for Retirement Research, discusses them in a Q&A with .

A bipartisan plan to establish a minimum age could actually gain traction on both sides of the aisle, and over time, help to repair the Supreme Court, writes 精东影业 Law Professor Kent Greenfield for .

Most basketball shoes aren鈥檛 made for women. Moolah Kicks, founded by Carroll School grad Natalie White '20, is changing that, and kicking into high gear. .

精东影业 Law Liberty Mutual Insurance Professor Patricia McCoy tells that 鈥渢he pullout from new homeowners鈥 coverage for consumers living in California poses an existential dilemma."

Both Donald Trump and Jack D. Teixeira face federal prosecutions under the same provision of the act. Insights from 精东影业 Law Associate Professor of the Practice听Jeffrey Cohen:听.

Lotteries ultimately draw people in based on a dream, one that nearly
always is a fantasy, Carroll School Associate Professor of the Practice Richard McGowan, S.J., tells . 听

School of Theology and Ministry Associate Professor听Hosffman Ospino听discusses the rise in the number of American adults who identify as non-religious, and what that means for society, with听.

Athletes from the Beautiful Lives Project for people with disabilities join the 精东影业 Football team for fun at the Fish Field House.听,听

Former slaves who came to California mined for gold and bought property, only to have their land stolen or seized. Their families, generations later, say it's time for a reckoning. Insights from听精东影业 Law Drinan Professor听Thomas Mitchell:听,听

Michigan lawmakers seek to nearly double the statute of limitations for civil action in cases of sexual abuse. Connell School Assistant Professor of Nursing Victor Petreca commented on repression of memories in cases of trauma: .

The release of a video of "The Way Forward: Pope Francis, Vatican II, and Synodality," an ecclesial gathering co-sponsored by the听Boisi Center for Religion and American Public Life, prompts additional praise for the event:听.

Economics'听Brian Bethune听writes on the outlook for a recession in an op-ed for听. | He also comments on the decline in corporate profits:听.

In 2020, incoming Carroll School student Gordon Wayne '23 walked from Virginia to 精东影业 to raise awareness about something he knew from personal experience: homelessness. Now a graduate, he remains passionate about his mission. He journey is featured by .

Middle Eastern and North African women and LGBTQ+ Americans don鈥檛 see themselves reflected in U.S. data. A proposal to add a new category to the census could have larger benefits for minority public health.听Insights from Connell School of Nursing Associate Professor听Nadia Abuelezam:听

精东影业 Law Professor and Lee Distinguished Scholar听Mark Brodin听discusses the killing of Jordan Neely and the history of vigilantism and racism:听

Professor of Russian, English, and Jewish Studies Maxim D. Shrayer , Immigrant Baggage, with journalist and blogger Deborah Kalb. His latest poem, "The Bombing of Odessa," appears in the international literary magazine .

A new survey shows only half of Americans now say they are sure God exists鈥攐ne of several nuggets of new data about religion in America. School of Theology and Ministry Professor听Thomas Groome comments:听

An essay by History Professor Oliver Rafferty, S.J., in Catholic newspaper .

Montana is the first state to ban TikTok due to security concerns about the China-based app. But the ban faces a legal uphill battle, 精东影业 Law Professor and Associate Dean听Daniel Lyons听tells听

Insights from noted tax scholar and 精东影业 Law Kenealy Professor听James Repetti as to what kind of gifts are taxable:听.

Why did the audience at the CNN town hall cheer Donald Trump's disparaging remarks about E. Jean Carroll? Comments by Professor of Psychology Liane Young on "motivated reasoning" and her research related to morality and society are highlighted in the .

Rachael Rollins is resigning as U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts after a Justice Department ethics probe. 精东影业 Law Drinan Professor Emeritus听George Brown, former chair of the Massachusetts Ethics Commission, comments:听听,听

If the U.S. hits the debt limit, the disruption in benefits would strain the budgets of many Americans who get Social Security. Center for Retirement Research Director听Alicia Munnell听weighs in:听,听. | More Center research in the news:听,听听,听

Associate Professor of the Practice of Economics听Chandini Sankaran听discussed the evolution of job skills, and how computers and robots have changed labor markets and available jobs, during a class featured on听 听

How can credit card companies afford to offer big sign-on bonuses? And are bonus-seekers good customers? Insights from Carroll School Associate Professor of Marketing听Min Zhao:听.

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听Lacee Satcher听肠辞尘尘别苍迟蝉:听.

Liberty Mutual Professor of Law听Patricia McCoy听weighs in on the sale of First Republic Bank and related topics:听,听,听,听| Economics'听Brian Bethune听comments on the impact on banks of the Fed's latest rate hike:听.

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

Kantika, the latest novel by Professor of English听Elizabeth Graver, is "a meticulous endeavor to preserve the memories of a family, an elegy and a celebration both":听. | She writes on the anonymous horses of "Ponyhenge" for the .

The听announcement that Nobel laureate Paul M. Romer听will join 精东影业 as the Seidner University Professor and leader of the new Center for the Economics of Ideas is highlighted by the听.

Joseph Professor of Catholic Systematic Theology听Richard Gaillardetz听comments on Pope Francis' decision to expand participation in the upcoming Synod of Bishops to include laypersons as full members.

JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes spoke at the May gathering of the听Boston College Chief Executives Club, in conversation with Boston Celtics managing partner Wyc Grousbeck.听听

There are several factors contributing to the public鈥檚 lack of desire to see the two face each other for a second time. Associate Professor of Political Science听David Hopkins听肠辞尘尘别苍迟蝉:听,听.

Proposed amendments to add either female or gender-neutral pronouns would send the message that the Commonwealth embraces equal political participation by all, writes 精东影业 Law Visiting Professor听Elizabeth D. Katz:听.

Findings from a comprehensive analysis of the health hazards posed by plastics鈥攑ublished in March by an international team led by Global Observatory on Planetary Health Director听Philip Landrigan, M.D.鈥攁re featured by听听| His comments on a 2022 精东影业-led study of air pollution in Massachusetts are featured by听.

In an essay for听, Libby Professor of Theology and Law听Cathleen Kaveny听considers the morality of a recent sting operation orchestrated by conservative Catholics to track wayward clerics.

Alumna Karen Lynch, who as president and CEO of CVS Health seeks to make health care simpler, more personalized, and more affordable, is named to the "titans" category of TIME's听.

Professor of the Practice of History听Robert Savage听commented on the aftermath of the agreement, as well as on President Biden's visit to Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, in interviews with the听听and听.

Average life expectancy has risen by 16 years since the national retirement age was set at 65.听Gal Wettstein听of the Center for Retirement Research looked at age and potential for employment in a study about people鈥檚 working life expectancy:听.

Woods College M.S. in Cybersecurity Policy and Governance Director听Kevin Powers听commented on a ransomware incident reported by Massachusetts' second-largest health insurer:听.

The announcement that听Oksana Markarova,听ambassador of Ukraine to the U.S., would address the Class of 2023 at Commencement was highlighted by the听.

The announcement听 that听Oksana Markarova,听ambassador of Ukraine to the U.S., would address the Class of 2023 at Commencement was highlighted by the听.

Patty Raube Keller, director of the Woods College M.S. in Sports Administration program, is honored by the National Junior College Athletic Association for her integral role in the structuring and organizing of the NJCAA Student-Athlete Council.听.

Choosing the optimal listing price is key to a successful home sale. Insights from Carroll School Associate Professor of Marketing听Gerald Smith听on strategies to get the most for a property:听

Professor of Near Eastern Studies听Franck Salameh听writes on听the caretaker government's move to postpone the annual switch to Daylight Saving Time, throwing into disarray global activities that depend on coordinated time zones:听.

Despite solid financial track records, many older Americans have a hard time getting approvals for mortgages. Center for Retirement Research Director听Alicia Munnell听肠辞尘尘别苍迟蝉:听

O'Neill Professor of American Politics听R. Shep Melnick, author of听The Transformation of Title IX,听weighs in on the Biden administration鈥檚 latest proposal to protect transgender people:听.

How do values and beliefs play into polarizing political biases? Research by Psychology Professor听Liane Young听and her former student听Laura Niemi Ph.D.'15听is cited by a听听columnist, in a piece that includes comments from Assistant Professor听Joshua Hartshorne.

Assistant Professor of Sociology and Environmental Studies听Lacee Satcher,听who was a panelist for a discussion of environmental racism at the Boston Public Library, discussed the topic on听.

Federal officials have warned about a practice that allows hackers to access data on phones using some public power outlets or public charging stations. Woods College M.S. in Cybersecurity Policy and Governance Director听Kevin Powers听comments for听.

Wall-to-wall media coverage of Donald Trump鈥檚 indictment underscores the former president鈥檚 hold on the press. Associate Professor of Communication听Michael Serazio听weighs in for听.

The state commission rejected a request from DraftKings following a letter from the BAA opposing the move. Carroll School Associate Professor of the Practice of Finance听Richard McGowan, S.J.,听肠辞尘尘别苍迟蝉:听

In-person attendance at religious services is slightly lower than before the COVID-19 outbreak, according to a new Pew survey. School of Theology and Ministry Professor Thomas Groome comments for .

A Boston Globe columnist writes in tribute to John J. McColgan '68, who has retired as city archivist of Boston, a position he had held since 1995.

Rafael Soriano: The Artist as Mystic, the unprecedented examination of the work of the Cuban-born painter presented by the听McMullen Museum of Art听in 2017 and curated by 精东影业 faculty member听Elizabeth Thompson Goizueta, is now on display at Casa de Am茅rica in Madrid.听听| The McMullen's current exhibition,听Landscape of Memory, also was featured by听.

As Pope Francis marks his 10th anniversary, School of Theology and Ministry Associate Professor听Hosffman Ospino听outlines how the pontiff has benefitted both American Catholic bishops and the rest of the Catholic community.听

Professor of Political Science听Marc Landy discussed the impact of the indictment of former president Donald Trump: 听(segment begins at 12:36),听.

Age is important when it comes to Social Security and Medicare, and age also is a target in the debate over how to shore up both programs. Center for Retirement Research Director听Alicia Munnell comments:

Woods College Associate Dean听Aleksandar Tomic听discussed听听and the听听in a pair of Q&As with MoneyGeek.

AT&T chief executive John Stankey was the latest guest at the听Boston College Chief Executives Club, where he participated in a Q&A with John Hancock president Marianne Harrison.听

Professor of Sociology and social economist听Juliet Schor听discusses research findings from her global four-day workweek project with听.

Would the possible indictment help or harm the former president's current campaign?听Professor of Political Science听Marc Landy听is among experts weighing in:听.

Libby Professor of Theology and Law听Cathleen Kaveny听discusses how tensions in the Church were overtaken by an American-style culture war in听

A听a sweeping international report says plastics are causing so much harm to health that global regulation is needed. Lead author and Global Observatory on Planetary Health Director听Philip Landrigan, M.D.,听discussed the findings:听. | The report also is featured by听听and听.

Liberty Mutual Insurance Professor of Law听Patricia McCoy spoke to news outlets across the nation regarding the collapse and federal bailout of SVB Bank, the fallout and other challenges facing the banking industry.

School of Theology and Ministry Associate Professor of the Practice听Rafael Luciani听outlines how the pontificate of Pope Francis initiates a new phase in the reception of Vatican II in a co-authored piece for听.

As part of an N精东影业 10 News docuseries on the N.H. political migration known as the Free State Project, 精东影业 Law Associate Professor of the Practice听Jeffrey Cohen听is interviewed about a case of wire fraud and money laundering using cryptocurrency.听

An essay on living a translingual life by Professor of Russian, English, and Jewish Studies听Maxim D. Shrayer, adapted from his forthcoming memoir, is published by听听and picked up by听. | His translation for Purim of "In the Basement" by Isaac Babel appears in听.

Millions of workers open retirement accounts, then ignore or forget about them.听Laura Quinby听of the Center for Retirement Research weighs in:听. | Center research on retirement preparedness among baby boomers is cited by the听

The U.S. Government has filed a federal Clean Air Act lawsuit against the nation's only manufacturer of neoprene synthetic rubber, saying related pollution disproportionately exposes Black residents to a probable human carcinogen. Global Public Health Program Director听Philip Landrigan, M.D., comments:听.

Associate Professor of Political Science听Peter Krause听comments on Saudi Arabia鈥檚 embrace of Chinese diplomacy with Iran.

Economics'听Brian Bethune听weighs in on various aspects of the Federal Reserve's ongoing effort to curb inflation:听,听,听.

精东影业 Law adjunct faculty member听Jeffrey Pyle听comments on the Fox News defamation case, specifically the听first post-election Sidney Powell appearance and the 鈥渨ackadoodle鈥 email said to have inspired some of the segment鈥檚 claims:听

A major conference on Pope Francis, Vatican II, and synodality co-hosted by the听Boisi Center for Religion and American Public Life is believed to be the largest gathering of Catholic leadership at a college campus in the nation's history. | ,

Liberty Mutual Insurance Professor of Law听Patricia McCoy听weighs in听on the SVB failure and what's next for the banking industry:听,听,听.

As the Federal Reserve continues to fight inflation with interest rate hikes, increasing attention is being paid to the U.S. job market, which is seeing the lowest level of unemployment in more than 50 years. Economics'听Brian Bethune听comments for听.

The Oakland ransomware attack involves personal data of current and former employees going back to 2010, according to city officials. Woods College M.S. in Cybersecurity Policy and Governance Director听Kevin Powers听肠辞尘尘别苍迟蝉:听. | In the video podcast听, he discusses the case of the Uber CISO convicted听in relation to the ride-share's 2016 breach.

Lynch School Associate Dean听Julia DeVoy, who is part of a research project, supported by a Schiller Institute grant, that is assessing environmental impacts of textile waste, was interviewed by听.

Can Dominion鈥檚 lawsuit overcome the traditional free-speech defense for news media? Legal observers including 精东影业 Law adjunct faculty member听Jeffrey Pyle听weighed in for the听.

In anticipation of the 95th Academy Awards, Boston filmmaker and part-time Film Studies faculty member听Gautam Chopra听discussed diversity in the main categories: .

An online course in synodality presented by the听School of Theology and Ministry听is deemed "a real service to the church and a valuable resource to anyone trying to better understand this synodal journey:听 .

Labor market trends听suggest that U.S. workers need a break, write Professor of Sociology听Juliet Schor听and Associate Professor听Wen Fan, who outline findings from their global four-day workweek study in an op-ed for the听. Schor also discusses them with听

Lynch School Professor听Rebekah Levine Coley, director of the Boston College Institute of Early Childhood Policy, discusses the economic benefits of free or heavily subsidized high quality child care: .

In cases where police are the ones who fire their weapons in a fatal shooting, district attorneys face the task of investigating their co-workers, and at times even their friends. 精东影业 Law Professor听Robert Bloom听weighs in:听.

Iran鈥檚 rulers now face a currency crisis. Assistant Professor of Sociology听Mohammad Ali Kadivar, who studies Iranian protest movements, comments for the听.

In the aftermath of the train derailment that spewed toxic chemicals into the air, water, and soil, what's next for thousands of Ohioans who could now be sick?听Global Public Health Program Director听Philip Landrigan, M.D., and 精东影业 Law听Professor of the Practice听Mary Ann Chirba听comment for听. | Landrigan also weighs in for听.

More research findings from the U.K 4-day workweek pilot program overseen by听Professor of Sociology听Juliet Schor:听,听听听,听,听,听,听

The Maine winner of a $1.35 billion Mega Millions jackpot remained anonymous by using a limited liability company to claim the prize on their behalf. Insights from 精东影业 Law Professor听Ray Madoff:听.

Carroll School of Management graduate听Grace Mayer '22, who minored in journalism,听received the听Chronicle of Higher Education's for its top reporting intern.

Chatbots, and the underlying technology area听known as generative AI, are听stoking interest among investors and entrepreneurs. Lynch School Nelson Chair and Associate Dean for Research听Brian Smith听肠辞尘尘别苍迟蝉:听.

Google is before the Supreme Court in a legal battle over how much liability comes with hosting third-party content. 精东影业 Law Professor听Daniel Lyons听肠辞尘尘别苍迟蝉:听,听

精东影业 Law Drinan Professor Thomas W. Mitchell, director of the Initiative on Land, Housing and Property Rights, comments on the complexities of the landmark Bruce's Beach case: .

The city of Oakland, California's computer system has been the victim of a ransomware attack.听Woods College M.S. in Cybersecurity Policy and Governance Director Kevin Powers weighs in on .

Professor of English听Carlo Rotella writes on Nashville's Shane McAnally, the songwriter behind many of country music鈥檚 No. 1 hits, in the

Professor of Sociology and social economist听Juliet Schor听discusses findings from her global research of the four-day work week in an interview with听

"For My Daughters, on Yom Kippur," a poem by Professor of Russian, English, and Jewish Studies听Maxim D. Shrayer, is featured听(both the text and his reading of it) in the magazine听.

After lavishing employees with perks, including expanded parental leave, in a tight labor market, companies have now turned to mass job cuts. Research by the Center for Work & Family, and comments by its executive director,听Brad Harrington, are cited by the听.

The Great Resignation created the idea that people were leaving the labor force forever, but new hard data is proving differently. Lynch School Professor David Blustein weighs in: .

An op-ed by School of Theology and Ministry Associate Professor Hosffman Ospino draws on findings from his national study conducted with Roche Center for Catholic Education Executive Director Melodie Wyttenbach.

Vice President for Student Affairs听Shawna Cooper Whitehead听contributes a听听for NASPA, Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education.

Ireland's proposed legislation is deeply flawed, writes Associate Professor of English听James Smith, in an op-ed for听.

A听consulting firm and an air charter company are suing Twitter over unpaid invoices for services pre-dating Musk鈥檚 $44 billion takeover. 精东影业 Law Professor听Brian Quinn听肠辞尘尘别苍迟蝉:听.

Associate Professor of Economics听Robert Murphy听weighs in on the Federal Reserve and the outlook for rate hikes in a听.

Legal听sports gambling has officially arrived in Massachusetts. Gaming industry expert and Carroll School Associate Professor of the Practice听Richard McGowan, S.J., weighs in for and the .

AI technology is growing in popularity, and educators are weighing how it fits鈥攐r doesn't fit鈥攊n classroom settings. Center for Digital Innovation in Learning Associate Director John FitzGibbon听肠辞尘尘别苍迟蝉:听.

Research by Associate Professor of Political Science听David Hopkins听on the urban-rural partisan divide in U.S. politics is highlighted in the听.

"The Linguist," a poem by Professor of Russian, English, and Jewish Studies听Maxim D. Shrayer听written in tribute听to Professor Emeritus of Linguistics听M.J. Connolly, is one of two of his works featured by the听. | Shrayer reflects on the "Tel Aviv syndrome" in an essay for听.

Millions of Americans are quitting their jobs each month, even in the face of high inflation. Retired Carroll School Professor of Business Law听Christine O'Brien听weighs in on contributing factors and the potential economic impact:听.

The Taliban has suspended the rights of Afghan women to pursue higher education, prompting U.S. universities to seek ways to help them. A听free online course for Afghan female students, launched last fall by Lynch School Professor Emerita听Maria Estela Brisk, is highlighted by听.

Workforce cuts are occurring across the nation, with Google, Microsoft, Salesforce, and Boston-based Wayfair and others all making announcements. Murray and Monti Professor of Economics听Peter Ireland听肠辞尘尘别苍迟蝉:听.

A new report by听精东影业 Law School鈥檚听Civil Rights Clinic听and the Brazilian Worker Center focuses on the efficacy of the Massachusetts Domestic Workers Bill of Rights.听听| The findings are featured by听听and听.

New proposed limits from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency represent a step forward for air quality, but some say they fall short of what's needed to save more lives. Global Public Health Program Director听Philip Landrigan, M.D.,听肠辞尘尘别苍迟蝉:听.

Evidence in the murder case against Brian Walshe includes more than a dozen disturbing Google searches鈥攔aising questions about how long information听stays on the internet even if you delete your history. Insights from听Kevin Powers, director of the Woods College M.S. in Cybersecurity Policy and Governance program:听

In some state legislatures, Republicans are not acceding to the hard right. Assistant Professor of Political Science听Michael Hartney听comments in the听.

Quiet quitting might be declining, but its theme of rebalancing work and home life will continue into the new year. Lynch School Professor听David Blustein,听who studies the psychological nature of work, comments:听

Experts including Lynch School Professor听Belle Liang听weigh in on the concept that so-called "Blue Monday," the third Monday in January, is the worst for people's mental health.听

All too often clunky dialogue breaks the spell of CGI-heavy TV epics, Professor of English听Carlo Rotella writes in an essay on the magic of good fantasy writing: .