Boston College media highlights

Highlights from 2024

States of Becoming, ٳMcMullen Museum of Artfall exhibitionexploring the dynamic forces influencing 17 contemporary African diaspora artists, is featured byԻ.

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:.

How does Elon Musk stand to benefit from Donald Trump's presidency? Insights from ɫռ Law ProfessorBrian Quinn:.

How will Donald Trump's return to office affect the economy in Massachusetts and New England? Experts including Carroll School Professor of FinanceThomas Chemmanurweigh in:.

Connell School of Nursing seniorSarah Dansreautalks about why she likes Brighton, and her favorite spots to visit there, as part of a "Perfect Day" series on Boston's neighborhoods.

Clough School of Theology and Ministry ProfessorThomas Groomeexplains his voting choice in light of his Catholic faith in a new essay for.

Associate Professor of Political Science David A. Hopkinsdiscusses politics and polarizationin a Q&A with,and in an essay adapted from his new book on the subject:

A second American withdrawal from the Paris accord could turn leadership over to China. ɫռ Law ProfessorDavid Wirthweighed in prior to the election:.

What will happen to Donald Trump's criminal trials> Law Associate Professor of the PracticeJeffrey Cohencommented prior to the election:.

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 ɫռ 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 SociologyGustavo Morello, S.J., discusses the Peruvian priestknown as the "father of liberation theology,"who died in October:

People in their 30s and 40s are reporting unusual levels of memory problems. Professor of Psychology and NeuroscienceElizabeth Kensinger, co-author ofWhy We Forget and How to Remember Better: The Science Behind Memory,weighs in for.

Lynch School ProfessorRev. Philip Larrey,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..

Woods College Associate DeanAleksandar Tomic,director of the master's programs in applied economics and applied analytics, discusses issues related to credit cards in a

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 ٳConstitutions of the Society of Jesus:.

A course lecture by Communication ProfessorMichael Seraziothat showshow baseball connects Americans to their past and culture is featured on| Also, he comments on the rise of fantasy football:.

Dean of Undergraduate Admission and Financial AidGrant Gosselinprovides insights into the Early Decision option in the college application process:

Carroll School Coughlin Family ProfessorRan Duchinof the Seidner Department of Financecomments on the future of CVS in light of recent stock declines and a leadership change:.

'The Ghost Trio,' a poem by Professor of Russian, English, and Jewish StudiesMaxim D. Shrayer,is introduced by the founding editor of.

Carroll School Drucker ProfessorAlicia 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 aren’t producing white-collar jobs on the same scale that expanded higher education offerings in those countries have produced graduates. Lynch School Professor EmeritusPhilip Altbach, former director of the Center for International Higher Education, comments:.

McDonald’s Corp. Chairman and CEO Chris Kempczinski spoke at ٳBoston College Chief Executives Clubgatheringin October, in conversation with Bose Corp. Chief Executive Officer Lila Snyder. Sampling of coverage:,,

Lynch School Associate Professor Betty Lai comments on post-traumatic stress and the potential long-term effects on children following disasters such as hurricanes:,,

As the first students to graduate from ٳBoston College Prison Education Program receive bachelor degrees, program directorPatrick Conwaywrites about how the initiative provides a pathway for reimagining more effective, meaningful, and humane responses to crime and incarceration, in.

In separate interviews on NPR affiliate KPCC-LA/LAist.com, Carroll School Professor of Business AnalyticsSam Ransbothamweighs in on OpenAI turning for-profit, and music criticMaura Johnston, a faculty member in journalism,discusses Katy Perry and challenges facing women pop stars.().

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.

The twists and turns of researching a new book always lead somewhere new, writes Professor of EnglishElizabeth Graver, author of the award-winningKantika, in an essay about searching for family:.

Concurrent Professor of LawThomas Kohlercommented forAP ()when a deal was reached to suspend the dockworkers' strike.

Economics' faculty memberBrian Bethunediscusses an October Labor Department report :.

A Pew survey shows that though the pope’s popularity has dropped throughout Latin America in the last decade, significant majorities of Latin American Catholics still view him favorably. Professor of SociologyGustavo Morello, S.J., comments for Religion News Service, here via.

Global Public Health Program DirectorPhilip Landrigan, M.D., discusses ways in which people can make a difference at home, in their community, and in the broader society on. He also comments on the presence of microplastics in the olfactory bulbs of human brains:.

Donald Trump is vowing to take what he describes as wokeness out of America’s schools if he is elected president. Several common practices might be subject to scrutiny, says O'Neill Professor of American PoliticsR. Shep Melnick:.

Carroll School Drucker ProfessorAlicia Munnell, director of the Center for Retirement Research, comments on a mandatory retirement age:

Center for Retirement Research Senior Research EconomistLaura Quinbycomments on retirement income and inflation:

Carroll School Professor of Business Analytics Sam Ransbothamdiscusses the use of AI in higher ed with .

Lynch School Associate Professor of Counseling PyschologyBetty Laidiscusses how parents can address mental health with children in the new school year:.

Nuevo Momento, a national project to strengthen ministry to Hispanic Catholics in the U.S, is developed by ٳClough School of Theology and Ministry, supported by a $15 million Lilly Endowment grant, and led by CSTM ProfessorHosffman Ospino.

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 graduateKathleen Mroz Ph.D. '18is featured, and Clough School of Theology and Ministry alumnusThomas Elitz, S.J.,M.Div. '24, amarathon runner, is quoted, by.

This year marks the 23rd anniversary of 9/11. Associate Professor of Political ScienceJennifer Ericksonweighs in on how the conversation around national security has evolved over the years:.

An essay by Clough School Professor Emeritus of Old TestamentRichard Clifford, S.J., on the roots of Christian anti-Semitism, and on the relationship between Catholic and Jewish people today:.

ɫռ Law ProfessorBrian Quinncommented on billionaire Larry Ellison and the takeover of Paramount, for ٳ, and on the recent drop in the stock price of Donald Trump’s media company, for.

Libby Professor of Theology and LawCathleen Kavenywrites on heaven and hell post-Vatican II in a cover story for; considers four crucial Supreme Court decisions in a piece for; and discusses her interdisciplinary scholarship as part of ٳof interviews with thought leaders.

A proposed amendment to Iraq’s 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 FinanceRan Duchin, who studies corporate governance and has researched remote CEOs, comments in ٳ

Telegram founder Pavel Durov was charged in France for failing to prevent illicit activity on the online communication app. ɫռ Law ProfessorDaniel Lyonscomments:.

Seventy million Americans receive Social Security benefits, but the program is paying out more than it’s 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.Lynch School Associate Professor in Counseling PsychologyBetty Laiweighs in:.

The Federal Reserve needs to steer real interest rates down to the 2% range, writes Economics' Brian Bethune in an op-ed for. | He also comments on the subject for ٳ.

Provost and Dean of FacultiesDavid Quigleyoffers advice for first-year students and those at any stage of their academic career:.

InImmigrant Baggage,Professor of Russian, English, and Jewish StudiesMaxim D. Shrayer counts himself among those who have had the blessing or curse of being forced to trade one identity for another:.

Connell School Associate Professor of the Practice and Director of Experiential LearningShelley K. Whitediscusses what students should know aboutnonmedical factors that affect a person's health and well-being:.

Communication ProfessorMichael Serazio, author ofThe Authenticity Industries: Keeping it “Real” in Media, Culture, and Politics, weighs in on authenticity and influence in the digital age:.

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 ProfessorJohn Baldovin, S.J., comments on the linguistic revisions:.

The work ofBrian Strassburger, S.J.,M.Div. '21, T.H.M. '21to care for migrants in Brownsville, Texas, is featured by. In the article, he cites how he was inspired by a seminar taught by Vice Provost and Canisius ProfessorJames 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'Brian Bethunecomments:.

The billionaire is mobilizing resources, including those of his other companies, around his year-old artificial intelligence startup. ɫռ Law Professor and Donahue Faculty FellowBrian Quinncomments:

Drucker Professor and Center for Retirement Research DirectorAlicia Munnellwrites on Donald Trump's proposal to eliminate all taxation on Social Security benefits, despite the system's financing shortfall:.

With mortgage rates dropping, ɫռ Law Liberty Mutual Insurance ProfessorPatricia McCoycomments on when it makes sense to refinance:.

A number of Clough School faculty members commented on the news that Bishop Richard Henning of Providence will succeed retiring CardinalSeánO’Malley: ProfessorHosffman Ospino:,,,| ProfessorThomas Groome:(video only),| ProfessorJohn Baldovin, S.J.:Ի.

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. ɫռ Law Associate ProfessorDavid Olsonweighs in:

Global Public Health Program DirectorPhilip Landrigan, M.D., writes onMassachusetts legislation to end third-party electric supply for residential customers:. | He also discussed the risks of proliferating microplastics in a video interview with.

Clough School Visiting Professor Jeffrey von Arx, S.J.,presents lessons for Catholic integralists from the downfall of the Papal States in an essay for.

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, ɫռ's two-year college for first-generation, low-income students, was featured by, with comments by founding DeanErick Berrelleza, S.J., as well as by ,, and of the American Council on Education.

Do we have a retirement crisis? Insights from Center for Retirement Research DirectorAlicia Munnellin an essay for. | She also weighs in for ٳon why so many Americans near retirement with little saved, and onregarding workers retiring earlier.

Associate Professor of Political ScienceDavid Hopkinscomments for on Donald Trump's calls for national unity dissipating after President Biden ended his candidacy.

The way artificial intelligence writes is almost human—almost, writes Associate Professor of CommunicationMichael Serazio, author ofThe Authenticity Industries: Keeping It ‘Real’ in Media, Culture, and Politics, in an essay for

ɫռ Law Liberty Mutual Insurance ProfessorPatricia McCoyweighs in on regulatory oversight of how small banks are handling high concentrations of commercial real-estate loans..

The rise of artificial intelligence prompts fears of what its effect will be on jobs. Carroll School Professor of Business AnalyticsSam Ransbothamcomments for.| He also writes on how AI can help a company innovate:.

The details of the second quarter GDP report indicate that labor productivity picked up, Economics'Brian Bethunetells.

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 memberErin Baumanndiscussed the summit with.

How fo Catholics grapple with A.I.? A Q&A with Lynch School ProfessorRev. Philip Larrey,formerly ofPontifical Lateran University, whose publicationsdeal with the philosophy of knowledge and critical thinking, and the effects of the new digital era on society:

When it comes to saving, Gen Z is ahead of its elders: more than three quarters of those recently surveyed say they’re on track to retire and maintain their current lifestyle. Gen X respondents, however, are worried. Center for Retirement Research Senior EconomistAnqi Chenweighs in for.

Clough School of Theology and Ministry ProfessorJohn 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.

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.

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 HistoryHeather Cox Richardson:,| ɫռ Law Associate Professor of the PracticeJeffrey Cohen:,,,|Law ProfessorKent Greenfield:.

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 DirectorPhilip Landrigan, M.D., discusses the health risks with, and.

Remarks by Theology Department ProfessorCarlos Mendoza-Álvarez, O.P.,and graduateKatie Mahowski Mylroieat the Catholic Theological Society of America's 2024 convention are cited in, which also noted CTSA's past president, Theology ProfessorKristin Heyer. | In a guest essay, Clough School of Theology and Ministry studentLuis Donaldo Gonzálezonthe recent Academy of Catholic Hispanic Theologians of the U.S. colloquium on synodality, held at the Connors Center. The piece cites remarks by ProfessorHosffman 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.Patty Raube Keller, director of the Woods College M.S. in Sports Administration program, comments for.

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 DirectorAlicia Munnell.

Carroll School Professor of Business Law EmeritaChristine O'Briendiscusses inflation, unemployment, and job market trends in a Q&A with

Clough School of Theology and Ministry ProfessorJohn 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:

The second in a series of columns byCanisius Professor and Vice Provost for Global EngagementJames Keenan, S.J., focuses on failure to recognize need in others:.

Libby Professor of Theology and LawCathleen Kavenywrites on the Declaration on Human Dignity issued by the Holy See: .

Center for Work & Family Executive DirectorBrad Harringtondiscussed his research of men's attitudes toward parenting for a Father's Day-related piece by.

Tesla shareholders approved a $45 billion+ pay package for Musk, but the battle is not over.ɫռ Law ProfessorBrian Quinncomments:,).He's also quoted by ٳon Musk's withdrawal of his suit against OpenAI, and weighed in on a bill that would amend Delaware's corporate law:.

A proposed amendment to North Dakota's constitution would bar lawmakers over 80 from service. ɫռSchool of Social Work Associate ProfessorChristina Matz, director of the Center on Aging and Work, and Psychology ProfessorElizabeth Kensinger—bothpart of ɫռ's Research on Aging group—weigh inon(their comments begin at 4:20). | Matz also discussed age discrimination in tech fields on ٳ.

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 ProfessorAlicia Munnell, director of the Center for Retirement Research, are cited by ٳ

If shareholders support reviving Elon Musk’s pay package, it could prevent—or trigger—a gigantic Accounting charge. Carroll School Accounting Professor and Sweeney ChairMary Ellen Cartercomments in ٳ

What can the Boston Massacre, Sacco and Vanzetti, and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev trials teach us about the prosecution of Donald Trump? ɫռ Law Associate Professor of the PracticeJeffrey Cohenweighs in as a guest on. | 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 ProfessorHosffman Ospinocomments:. | Read his essay, "The moment for the Hispanic Catholic Church in the United States is now," in.

Brands, wary of backlash, no longer show interest in advancing causes, writes Associate Professor of CommunicationMichael Serazioin an essay for. | He comments on manipulated and AI-generated fake images:.

People are confused and overestimate Medicare’s role, writes Carroll School Drucker ProfessorAlicia Munnell, director of the Center for Retirement Research, in an essay for MarketWatch, here via.

In a Q&A with,Carroll School Senior Lecturer in FinanceDrew Hession-Kunzdiscusses 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 DeanErick Berrelleza, S.J., is quoted:.

and cross-country runnerCharlie Davis, who outlasted 16 players to take second place in the 46th season of the CBSreality show "Survivor," talked about the experience with.

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 PracticeRichard McGowan, S.J., comments:.

ɫռ Law Professor Daniel Lyonscomments on what is potentially the first federal charge of creating child sexual abuse material applied to AI images.

Lynch School ProfessorRebekah Levine Coleydiscusses findings from herstudy of the impact of cannabis legalization on teens, conducted with School of Social Work ProfessorSummerSherburne Hawkinsand Economics ProfessorChristopher Baum, in an interview with ٳ.

Professor of Political ScienceMarc Landyis among experts on the American presidency asked to evaluate Donald Trump in terms of impact..

A Chicago teen became the youngest person to earn a doctoral degree in integrated behavioral health at Arizona State University.Psychology Professor EmeritaEllen Winner, author ofGifted Children: Myths and Realities, comments:.

Speaking at the May 22Boston College Chief Executives Clubgathering, Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon said he does not expect the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates this year.,,,

Clough School of Theology and Ministry ProfessorThomas Groomepreaches for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity and discusses good preaching in an episode of.

As it readies for its inaugural class of first-gen students in July, ɫռ's Messina College is showcased by.

U.S. officials worry that the next recession could be intensified by a series of failures in the mortgage industry. ɫռ Law Liberty Mutual Insurance ProfessorPatricia McCoycomments:

Liane Young, a professor in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, discusses the work of ٳas a guest on the Templeton Foundation's.

The Karen Read murder trial has focused on witnesses’ connections and competing memories two years after the alleged crime. ProfessorElizabeth Kensinger, chair of the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, comments on how the brain processes memories:.

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:.

ɫռ Law adjunct faculty memberJeffrey Pyle discussed Massachusetts' open records law as it relates to the autopsy report in the Karen Read murder trial:

ɫռ Law adjunct faculty memberRoss Martindiscussed various aspects of the Steward Health Care bankruptcy filing: , ,.

Assets held by baby boomers are changing hands, but that doesn’t mean their millennial heirs will be set for life. Economics Associate Professor of the PracticeGeoffrey Sanzenbacherof the Center for Retirement Research comments:.

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 ProfessorJohn Ebel.

Professor of the Practice of HistoryRobert Savageweighs in on Rose Dugdale, the English heiress-turned-IRA member who masterminded a multimillion-dollar art heist and is the subject of the new filmBaltimore:.

"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 SciencePeter Skerryin an essay on the border crisis for.

ɫռ School of Social Work Associate ProfessorChristina Matz, director of the Center on Aging and Work, weighs in on why one "right" retirement age actually doesn't exist:.

For many workers, 65 has long been a benchmark retirement age. As life expectancy grows, should this standard shift as well?Gal Wettstein, senior research economist at the Center for Retirement Research, weighs in for.

"Even if the justices eventually rule against him, liberals should not celebrate the Constitution as our best bulwark against Mr. Trump," writes ɫռ Law ProfessorAziz Ranain a guest essay for ٳ.

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 ProfessorNadia Abuelezamdiscussed the significance of the change from a public health perspective, in interviews withand Stateline news service, here via.

An article in ٳNew England Journal of Medicinecriticizes the publication for paying little attention to the atrocities perpetrated in the name of medical science. Professor of Film StudiesJohn Michalczyk, the co-director of Jewish Studies who has written books and produced films related to the Holocaust, comments:.

Have helicopter parenting and a decline in unstructured play contributed to the youth mental health crisis? Psychology Research ProfessorPeter Gray—a longtime advocate for free play who helped design a study of play and student wellness being run by School of Social Work Associate ProfessorJessica Black—discusses the topic:,.

Gambling is anything but painless when you take account of the cost of addiction and problem behavior, Carroll School Associate Professor of the PracticeRichard McGowan, S.J., tells ٳ.

Is Taylor Swift a poet? Professor of the Practice EnglishAllison Adair, who specializes in creative writing with a focus on poetry, weighs in:.

Mortgages rates, high prices, and low inventory are making homes tough to sell in Massachusetts. Murray and Monti Professor of EconomicsPeter Irelandcomments:.

The Cigna Group Chairman and CEODavid Cordanitalked about health and healthcare, in conversation with Suffolk Chairman and CEO and ɫռ TrusteeJohn Fish, at the latest gathering of the Boston College Chief Executives Club.,

The announcement thatCardinal Stephen Chow, S.J.,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 ٳ| Area speakers, including at ɫռ and ɫռ Law, also are cited by.

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. ɫռ Law ProfessorBrian Quinncomments:,.

ɫռ School of Social Work Associate ProfessorCal Halvorsenweighs inon the benefits of afederal work program for low-income senior adults.

byEconomics Associate Professor of the PracticeGeoffrey Sanzenbacherof the Center for Retirement Research finds “a case for tempered optimism” about the prospects for working past traditional retirement ages. More from.

Grant writing has been singled out as a crucial marker for promotion, but many scholars don’t know how to do it effectively, writes Lynch School Associate ProfessorBetty S. Laiin an op-ed for.

Carroll School of Management ProfessorSam Ransbotham, co-host of the podcast “,” spoke about artificial intelligence at a recent GBH Forum.

Many Jewish poets and translators of Jewish poetry are unsure how to function, to write, and to publish in the post-October 7 climate, writesProfessor of Russian, English, and Jewish StudiesMaxim D. Shrayerfor, which also published his essay | Two of his poems on Israel are featured on the Viva Poetica journal , and he discussed his new collection of poetry,Kinship,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 EconomicsJoseph Quinnsaid in an interview with.

Anqi (Angie) Chen, senior research economist at the Center for Retirement Research, discussed how credit card companies use instant approvals in a.

Deals targeting athletes' future pay are stirring controversy in the NIL market. ɫռ Law Professor and Carney Distinguished ScholarDiane Ringcomments:.

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 ɫռ Law ProfessorDaniel Lyonsin an op-ed for.

It will be important for all presidential candidates to make immigration a top campaign issue, says Professor of Political SciencePeter Skerryin an interview with.

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 ɫռ 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.

features Connell School of Nursing ProfessorAnn 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, Assistant Professor of Art HistoryOliver Wunschidentified the subject ofToulouse-Lautrec's 1881 paintingThe Black Countessas the Haiti-born Countess Anne Justine Angèle de Peiger née Delva de Dalmarie—but added that a full portrait of her life had yet to be revealed. Now,builds on his research of him.

Clough School of Theology and Ministry ProfessorJohn Baldovin, S.J.,discusses connections between Christ's Passion and Resurrection and present-day social issues, and encourages preachers to weave them into Holy Week homilies.

Gen X workers are being passed over for roles of all kinds, especially as employers view young people as more malleable. Insights from ɫռ School of Social Work Associate Professor Christina Matz, director of the Center on Aging and Work:

ɫռ 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 inby O'Hare FellowChristine Lenahan '23looks at the factors contributing to the decline, and includes comments byJen Lozano ’23, who has committed a year to Jesuit Volunteer Corps.Lozano talks about why she chose to serve in a.

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 ScienceMichael Hartney, co-author of an op-ed in ٳ

A new report by Lynch School Associate ProfessorAngela Boatmanand doctoral studentShadman Islemthat delves into the characteristics and outcomes of rural-serving institutions has been featured by.

In an ,Canisius Professor and Vice Provost for Global EngagementJames 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 DirectorAlicia Munnell, co-author of an op-ed in ٳ.

U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders has introduced bill to establish a 4-day workweek without a cut in pay. Professor of SociologyJuliet Schor,research leader for a global trial of the shortened workweek, testified about the findings at the Senate hearing:,,,. She also discussed them in a recent interview with

Professor of HistoryMarilynn Johnson, co-director of, a project that tracks the history of immigration in the region, discussed Irish migration and ancestry with the.

In, Global Public Health Program DirectorPhilip Landrigan, M.D.,underscores the health risks of plastics and citesa 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,,,, ٳ,,,, and ٳ(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 ProfessorRay Madoff, founding director of ٳforum, weighs in on the subject:.

In a podcast marking the 75th anniversary of the National Institute of Mental Health, NIMH Director Joshua Gordon talks with Professor of HistoryMartin Summersabout his award-winning bookMadness in the City of Magnificent Intentions: A History of Race and Mental Illness in the Nation's Capital.

Morrissey College faculty memberMartha Bayleswrites on the abolition of character in an essay for ٳ, and on the character of tragedy for the contemporary culture publication.

Economics'Brian Bethuneis quoted byon the balance sought between too hot and too cool in regulating the economy, and byon 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 HistoryRobert Savagecomments on the group's local popularity:

ɫռ'sAppalachia Volunteerswere once again Eagles for others during Spring Break. One group that helped to rebuild flood-damaged homes in Kentucky is highlighted by

A new survey from Public Religion Research Institute shows a third of Americans sympathize with Christian nationalism. Professor of HistoryCharles Gallagher, S.J., author ofNazis of Copley Square: The Forgotten History of the Christian Front, discusses how that message resonates in Massachusetts:

ɫռ seniorMatt Malley,head manager of ɫռ's men's basketball team,is described as smart, grounded, and determined. He alsohas a message for those who, like him, are coping with a disability.

Interest in these richly-illustrated books is on the rise. Professor of HistoryVirginia Reinburg's bookFrench Books of Hours: Making an Archive of Prayers, c. 1400-1600is noted in a feature on the trend by ٳ.

a documentary directed by Professor of CommunicationErnesto Livon-Grosman,is cited in aarticle 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 Bɫռ or Irish public broadcaster RTÉ. History Professor of the PracticeRobert Savagecomments:.

Elon Musk is accusing OpenAI and chief executive Sam Altman of breach of contract for putting profit ahead of the public good. ɫռ Law ProfessorBrian Quinncomments on the suit for ٳ,, and, and on Musk's plan to join his own startup xAI with his social media platform X:.

Lynch School Nelson ChairBrian K. Smith, associate dean for research, comments on the use of specially trained AI-powered digital assistants to help college students with coursework:.

In an op-ed, Professor of Political ScienceJonathan Laurencewrites that a Vatican City-style arrangement for Al-Aqsa could stave off Tehran’s aggression.

Athree-day "Jeopardy!"winnerin December 2022,Sean McShane '19, a Freedom Trail tour guide whowill begin the show's tournament of champions round on March 6, chats about the experience with ٳ.

Schiller Institute for Integrated Science and Society ProfessorYi Mingof the Earth and Environmental Sciences Department discussed the current state of climate change, COP28, and more as a guest on the podcast.

ɫռ Law ProfessorBrian Quinnis quoted on the impact of the New York civil judgment against Donald Trump and his business:,,, | He also commented on Elon Musk's threat to relocate Tesla Inc. to Texas:, and on CapitalOne's planned merger with Discover: ,,.

Two financial firms have pulled back on commitments related to a climate change initiative. Carroll School Finance Professor and Hillenbrand Family Faculty FellowSamuel Hartzmarkcomments for.

In advance of her Lowell Humanities Series appearance, Joy Hargo—poet, memoirist, children’s book author, and the first Native American to be named U.S. poet laureate—is featured in a Q&A with ٳ

Microplastics reportedly have been detected in breast milk; plastic containers have been linked to pre-term births. Global Public Health Program DirectorPhilip Landrigan, M.D., comments for ٳԻ.

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 ٳBoisi Center for Religion and American Public Life..

If Milton, Mass., residents vote against the town’s 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. ɫռ Law ProfessorLisa Alexanderdiscusses the subject as a guest on , and comments in ٳ.

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 SystemsSam Ransbothamand colleagues for.

"My Woven Kipa," apoem by Professor of Russian, English, and Jewish StudiesMaxim D. Shrayer andpublished 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 EconomicsMatt Rutledge, a fellow at the Center for Retirement Research, on when to collect Social Security benefits and other aspects of retirement planning in this.

For the first time, a Sinn Fein politician holds Northern Ireland’s top political office, a landmark moment for the party. History Professor of the PracticeRobert Savagecomments:.

After more than 20 years at the helm of the Catholic Church in Greater Boston, Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM, Cap. reflected on his tenure for ٳ, in a piece that included comments by School of Theology and Ministry ProfessorThomas Groome.

"The Lost Generation," ٳMcMullen Museum exhibitionof women ceramicists and the Cuban avant-garde, was highlighted by ٳ(scroll down) and.

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. ɫռ Law Liberty Mutual Insurance ProfessorPatricia McCoyweighs in:

A Delaware judge tossed out Elon Musk's record-breaking $56 billion Tesla pay package, calling it "an unfathomable sum" and unfair to shareholders. ɫռ Law Professor Brian Quinn comments: , , , .

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 FacultiesDavid Quigleyis among leaders interviewed for aon what distinguishes a Jesuit education.

School of Theology and Ministry studentSr. Nathalie Becquart, XMCJ, who as undersecretary of the Synod of Bishops is one of the highest-ranking women in the Vatican, has been named toForbesmagazine's 2023 list of(scroll to fourth entry).

How can caregivers help children exposed to the trauma of war? Insights from ɫռ School of Social Work Salem Professor in Global PracticeTheresa Betancourt, director of the Research Program on Children and Adversity:.

The Supreme Courthas agreed to hear Donald Trump’s appeal of a Colorado rulingdisqualifying him from the 2024 ballot on the basis of Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.ɫռ Law ProfessorKent Greenfieldwrites on the subject in an op-ed for.

“Expats,” which was created byfilmmakerLulu Wang '05with Nicole Kidman, follows the lives of American expatriates in Hong Kong. Wang talks about the project:.

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 DirectorKevin Powerswarns that more such tactics are likely:(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, established by Pope Francis in 2019:. | 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.,in. | He discussed the impact of exposure to lead and other hazardous chemicals in a Q&A with.

ɫռ Law Assistant Clinical ProfessorClaire Donohue, lead author ofa ɫռ Law Legal Services Lab white paper on Massachusetts court-ordered parenting classes for separating couples, comments in astory on complaints about a class for "high-conflict" parents. | Read more about Donohue, a graduate of ɫռ'sM.S.W./J.D. dual degree program,here.

Retired ɫռ Law ProfessorZygmunt Platerargued and won the first U.S. Supreme Court case under the act,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:

Professor of Russian, English, and Jewish StudiesMaxim D. Shrayer's latest book, Immigrant Baggage, is cited among the top Jewish books of 2023 by the editor of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency:,.Shrayer also is profiled by.

Whether the odds are stacked against him in a game, or in a toddler’s bedtime routine, being a poker entrepreneur takes a lot of luck, writes John Wolfson, editor ofBoston College Magazine, in a feature on poker pro Bart Hanson for .