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Boston College’s Endowment Grew 20 Percent to $5.19 Billion in Fiscal Year 2026

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Boston College grew its endowment by nearly $880 million, and its assets totaled $8.5 billion in Fiscal Year 2026, despite what the University characterized as “intense scrutiny on higher education institutions,” according to its most recent financial release. The post Boston College’s Endowment Grew 20 Percent to $5.19 Billion in Fiscal Year 2026 appeared f

Man Dies After Being Struck by MBTA Green Line Trolley in Brighton

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A man died Wednesday night after he was struck by an MBTA Green Line trolley operating on the B branch at the intersection of Commonwealth Avenue and Washington Street in Brighton, temporarily suspending trolley service between Boston College and Babcock Street, according to MBTA Transit Police. The post Man Dies After Being Struck by MBTA Green Line Trolley

UGBC Weighs Response to Rise in Sexual Violence and Establishes Free Speech Committee

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The UGBC Senate highlighted the rise in sexual violence incidents at Boston College at its Tuesday meeting, amid renewed national attention to sexual misconduct on college campuses, and the organization released a statement via Instagram affirming support for and extending resources to sexual violence survivors. The post UGBC Weighs Response to Rise in Sexua

How Is Boston Trying To Make Itself More Fun?

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Boston public policy leaders and business advocates argued that a renewed nightlife will help the city attract talent and boost the economy.

Asad Discusses Surveillance of Undocumented Latino Immigrants - The Heights

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According to Asad Asad, undocumented Latino immigrants live under fear of surveillance, making engagement with America’s institutions crucial.

Ann Burgess and Other Experts Talk Lindsay Clancy Trial at BC - The Heights

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Panelists gathered in Devlin Hall on Tuesday evening to discuss questions raised by the Lindsay Clancy case.

Housing Crisis Is Forcing Young People Out of Mass., Experts Say - The Heights

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Boston College students and Massachusetts residents gathered to hear from experts on the future of the Bay State economy on Tuesday evening.

UGBC Amends Constitution To End Indefinite Delays on Student Initiatives - The Heights

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The UGBC Senate unanimously approved a constitutional amendment Tuesday requiring its leadership to implement student-proposed initiatives within seven days of Senate passage.

BC Panel Highlights Challenges to Addressing the Housing Crisis

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For Amy Schectman, one of the most pressing issues the United States faces is the relationship between affordability and housing.

Faculty Convene To Discuss the Role of AI in Education After Pope Leo Encyclical - The Heights

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A panel of four professors met on Tuesday to discuss the role of AI in society and in the classroom through the lens of Pope Leo’s new encyclical on AI, Magnifica Humanitas.

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