2025-news-archive

Belle Liang Pioneers the Path to Purpose and Belonging at BC

Professor Belle Liang is spearheading the charge for students, faculty, and staff to find purpose and belonging at Boston College. Committed to empowering others to find their true calling, Liang has become a transformative force within the BC community. By collaborating with student affairs, academic affairs, and the Office of Mission and Ministry, Liang is using her research to promote formative education across campus.

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Lynch School students address the potential dismantling of the Department of Education

Lynch School students address the potential dismantling of the Department of Education. Hear from students as they reflect on their experiences and discuss the widespread impact of these national changes on the field of education and their future roles as educators.

Dean Stanton Wortham reacts to the newly announced Boston College president

Boston College named Rev. John 'Jack' Butler, S.J., as the 26th president. Dean Stanton Wortham is among faculty members across the institution who shared their reactions with “The Heights.”

Funding cuts and international higher education

Deep cuts to research funding and grant cancellations under the Trump administration could have devastating consequences for U.S. higher education, warns Chris Glass, professor of the practice at the Lynch School, in “The Chronicle of Higher Education.”

Dougherty leads the charge in bridging education and policy

“The Heights” sat down with Professor Shaun Dougherty to discuss his appointment to the U.S. Department of Education.

The building blocks of math that students need—but aren’t always getting

Associate Professor Elida Laski's research, highlighted in "The Hechinger Report," examines the impact of income on children's number sense and problem-solving skills. The study shows that higher-income students tend to utilize more advanced problem-solving strategies compared to their lower-income counterparts.

Lynch School student elected as the next UGBC president

Cami Kulbieda, ’26, and Reagan Marino, MCAS ’26, are slated to serve as the next UGBC president and vice president. Kulbieda expresses her enthusiasm as she prepares to give back to the place that has been instrumental in shaping her college experience.

Building a Path to Healing from Trauma

After discovering her passion for trauma counseling, Rebecca Nelson, B.A. ’14, M.A. ’16 empowers clients on their journey toward healing and recovery.

Cami Kulbieda ’26 contributes to equity at BC

A new program, spearheaded by Lynch School student Cami Kulbieda ’26, will provide free Charlie Cards to Lynch School and nursing students facing high financial need to travel to their practicum and clinical sites.

Celebrating Black Artistry through acapella

Experience the College's Black Experience in America Through Song (B.E.A.T.S.), a celebration of Black artistry and community building through music. Discover how Assistant Professor Edward's leadership and vision have shaped a space for authentic expression and cultural appreciation within the BC community.

Designing an inclusive curriculum

Associate Professor Richard Jackson shares his insights with Faculti, an AI company, on how educators and policymakers can ensure equitable access to digital curriculum materials for students with reading disabilities, particularly in K-12 settings.

Trinity College, Dublin hosts Lynch School Professor Martin Scanlan

Professor Martin Scanlan discusses his journey into education and his research on inclusive schools with Trinity College, Dublin, emphasizing the importance of addressing exclusionary barriers and advocating for social justice in schools.

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Lynch School study finds a link between community at school and students’ well-being

Lindsay Lanteri ’27 and Professor Rebekah Levine Coley’s research highlights how school connectedness can lessen the effects of parental depression.

From connection to crisis

Professor and Associate Dean of Faculty Ana Martínez-Alemán discussed her timely research on mental health in the digital age with Boston College Magazine's podcast. Martinez-Aleman is an expert on college students and social media, and her work frequently explores the intersection of technology, class, and race.