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Highlights from 2023

Provost and Dean of FacultiesDavid 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:

interdisciplinary studyled by Lynch School ProfessorRebekah Levine Coleyand School of Social Work Associate ProfessorSamantha Teixeiraexplores the well-being of residents of a public housing complex as it is redeveloped into a mixed-income community. The study is cited in aon the$2 billion construction plan.

A recent study by theCenter for Retirement Research dispels previous, conflicting findings on older workers and business productivity. Senior research economist Gal WettsteindzԳٲ: .

Carroll School Senior Lecturer in FinanceDrew Hession-Kunzdiscusses how credit card companies decide whether or not to “instantly approve” an online applicant, and related topics, in a.

The world—from schools and doctors’ offices to camps and workplaces—still isn’t set up to value equal parenting, according to an article inthat includes comments from Center for Work & Family Executive DirectorBrad Harrington.

AuthorTom Sheehan '56, who at 95 has some 55 books to his credit, recounts how he was inspired byJohn F. Norton, a 1922 alumnus who wasa faculty member at ֱ from 1926-1965.

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

Merriam-Webster’s word of the year for 2023 is "authentic.’" Associate Professor of CommunicationMichael Serazio, author ofThe Authenticity Industries Keeping it "Real" in Media, Culture, and Politics, writes on how corporate America hacked the consumer cult of authenticity:.

Lynch School Associate ProfessorBetty Laiadvocates for passage of the bipartisan Youth Mental Health Research Act:.

Morrissey College graduateChristine Lenahan '23, now an O'Hare Fellow at America Media, wrote forAmerica MagazineDz, and on finding meaning in her family's imperfect Christmas

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, ֱ Law ProfessorKent Greenfieldtells the.

An interview with "the city's consummate power broker"—legendary philanthropist, advertising executive, ֱ benefactor, Trustee Associate, and former board chairJohn M. Connors, Jr.:.

Libby Professor of Theology and LawCathleen Kavenycomments onthe Vatican declaration on blessing same-sex unions:. |Shebreaks down the polarizing sides of cancel culture in the podcast.

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 DirectorPhilip Landrigan, M.D., writes in an oped:.

Google is weathering a series of critical antitrust court battles. ֱ Law Associate ProfessorDavid OlsondzԳٲ:.

New laws are casting a wider net across law enforcement in excessive force cases—with broader implications for policing. Insights from ֱ Law ProfessorR. Michael Cassidy:.

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

In an op-ed, ֱ Law ProfessorKent Greenfieldweighs 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.

Americaassociate editor and former O'Hare FellowMolly Cahill '20writes on what her mother’s Advent gift tradition has taught her about the true meaning of giving.

A new study suggests that aftershocks from some of the strongest earthquakes in recorded U.S. history may still be happening.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 PsychologyBetty S. Lai, currently a Public Voices fellow with The OpEd Project,writes on training graduate students to help dispel misinformation:

President Joe Biden held a copy of Professor of HistoryHeather Cox Richardson's book Democracy Awakening during hisover the Thanksgiving holiday:. | Richardson discussed how the Trump era was predictable on."

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

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

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

ֱ Law ProfessorBrian Quinncomments on the Tree House Brewing lawsuit for the, on OpenAI and the future of the corporation for,and on the status of X following Elon Musk's tirade for(..).

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 ProfessorRay Madoffdiscussed the subject on

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: .

for The Hoover Institution, Professor of Near Eastern StudiesFranck Salamehprovides "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. ֱ Law ProfessorKent Greenfield, who joined other law scholars in filing in the Trump 14th Amendment case now in Colorado, commented in.

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 LawCathleen Kavenyweighed in for.

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

, Professor of Russian, English, and Jewish StudiesMaxim D. Shrayerdiscusses his bookI Saw Itand its relevance to the Israel-Hamas conflict.|His poem, "Verses About a Burned Passport," is published in both English and Russian in the international review.

Why would a police officer refuse to testify in murder cases he investigated—especially if he believes the defendants are guilty? Insights from ֱ Law ProfessorR. Michael Cassidy,a former prosecutor:

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

Author, poet, and Professor of EnglishSuzanne Matsonunpacks her family's tradition of holiday baking in an essay for the

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

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 ProfessorJuliet Schor and Associate Professor Wen Fan,who recently led a global research project on the subject, comment:, ,

ֱ Law ProfessorBrian Quinncomments on the ongoing lawsuit brought against Donald Trump and his business by New York's attorney general.

Experts including Lynch School Professor EmeritaMaria Brisktalk about the role of bilingual education indeveloping students' identities as multilingual, multicultural individuals.

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

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

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 DirectorPhilip Landrigan, M.D., comments:.

Woods College Associate DeanAleksandar Tomic, director of graduate programs in applied economics and analytics,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 aandfrom middle to upper middle class.

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

Why is Elon Musk obsessed with casting X as the most "authentic" social media platform? Insights from Associate Professor of CommunicationMichael Serazioin an essay for.

Carroll School of Management Seidner University ProfessorPaul Romerdiscusses the U.S. economy and the fallout from higher yields:. | He elaborates on how seasonality matters for inflation in.

In an op-ed, Lynch School Augustus LongProfessor of EducationMarina Umaschi Bersshares her own experience at ֱ, 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:.

Professor of HistoryHeather Cox Richardson, author of the new bookDemocracy Awakening,discusses how America’s current divisions compare to the past, and how we can overcome them, in an interview with. | She makes a powerful case for studying the past in aNew York Times

In theNew York Times, an opinion piece that challengesthe "ever-encroaching parental project management of holiday madness"from Research Professor of PsychologyPeter Gray, co-author of ain theJournal of Pediatricson 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 DirectorPhilip Landrigan, M.D., and a colleague.|

Americans’ faith in institutions has been sliding for years, and the current chaos in Congress isn’t helping. Moakley Professor of Political ScienceKay SchlozmandzԳٲ:.

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

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

ֱ Law Associate ProfessorDavid Olsoncomments on what the case could mean for both Google and for consumers:and.

Professor of Political Science and International StudiesJonathan Kirshnerweighs in on raising interest rates as a means to control inflation:.

The collaborative initiativedesigned to grow the next generation of U.S. Hispanic Catholic pastoral leaders, which is co-led by School of Theology and Ministry Associate ProfessorHosffman Ospino, is highlighted by OSV News, here via.| He writes on the Hispanic presence in the U.S. Churchfor(Los Angeles).

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

ֱ parentsWilliam Vareika ’74and his wife,Alison, who donated a large stained glass triptych by John La Farge to the ֱ 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 ֱ Law ProfessorR. Michael Cassidyon cases where politics and police resistance undercut the authority of prosecutors are included intwo pieces byProPublica:,

InJewish Journal,by Professor of Russian, English, and Jewish StudiesMaxim D. Shrayeron 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 studentLorena Muñoz, who aspires to be an elementary school teacher,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 withRoche Center for Catholic Education Executive Director Melodie WyttenbachandSchool of Theology and Ministry Associate Professor Hosffman Ospino.

Associate Professor of CommunicationMatt Sienkiewicztalked about the global implications of the conflict in an interview with.

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

In a pair of Q&As with Money Geek, Associate Professor of the Practice of EconomicsMatt Rutledge, a fellow at the Center for Retirement Research, discussesand.

In her new book, Democracy Awakening, Substack luminary and Professor of HistoryHeather Cox Richardsonexamines the long, intricate path to the fraught political state of affairs in America today.Sampling of recent media attention:,,,,,,,.

In light of changing demographic forces, School of Theology and Ministry ProfessorThomas Groomeimaginesa place for the Church in a postmodern world in an interview with

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. ֱ Law Associate ProfessorDavid Olsoncomments on the case:.

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

An amicus brief co-written by ֱ Law Liberty Mutual Insurance ProfessorPatricia McCoyin the Supreme Court case challenging funding of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is cited by.

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

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 membersHosffman OspinoandRafael Luciani:.| Libby Professor of Theology and LawCathleen Kavenycomments on polarization among U.S. bishops:.

In an essay, School of Theology and Ministry doctoral studentKayla August, aCommonwealSynod Writing Fellow, explores how to move the synodal concept from ideal to reality:

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

ֱ 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 photographerNan, presented by ֱ'sRicci Institute for Chinese-Western Cultural Historyand extended through December 22, is highlighted by

Gateway to Himalayan Art, the exhibition introducing the main forms, concepts, meanings, and traditions of Himalayan art and cultures—organized by the Rubin Museum and nowon view at the ֱ—is featured by.

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

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 SystemsSam Ransbothamcomments:.

Morrissey College graduateChristine Lenahan '23, one of two recent grads serving as O’Hare Postgraduate Fellows at America Media, writes on her experience with ֱ's Kairos retreat, and how it made her rethink her own vision of God:

An interview with Professor of HistoryHeather Cox Richardson, author of the new bookDemocracy Awakening: Notes on the State of Americaand the popular “Letters from an American” newsletter.|

A Suffolk Superior Court has vacated the murder conviction ofBoston College Innocence Programand New England Innocence Project client Thomas Rosa, who has spent 34 years in prison.||||||

Sightings of aerial luminous phenomena above Morocco, often observed during earthquakes, are being shared online. Insights from earthquake researcher ProfessorJohn EbelofEarth and Environmental Sciences.

China, whuch now has one of the world’s largest, most important, and increasingly productive academic systems, must be integrated into world science, write Professors Emeritus and Distinguished FellowsPhilip G. AltbachandHans de Witof ֱ's Center for International Higher Education.

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

Professor of Russian, English, and Jewish StudiesMaxim D. Shrayercontributed English and Russian-language versions of his poem "Peculiarities of the National Pilgrimage" to, 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

Donald Trump's insurrection should disqualify him for office, contends ֱ Law ProfessorMark Brodinin an op-ed onthe Constitutional provision designed to prevent Confederate soldiers from resuming office after war:.

Congress appears ready to impose guardrails around name, image, and likeness deals for student-athletes. ֱ Law ProfessorAlfred YendzԳٲ:

ֱ Law Drinan ProfessorThomas W. Mitchell,director of the Initiative on Land, Housing, and Property Rights,discussesthe land taken from Black families, and what can be regained, in an interview with

Cultivating connection and community in the workplace makes for happier, healthier, and more productive employees, says Lynch School ProfessorDavid Blusteinin an interview with.

Associate Professor of Political ScienceDavid Hopkinsweighs 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, writesProfessor of Near Eastern StudiesFranck Salamehfor the Hoover Institution.

ֱ Law ProfessorRay Madoff, founder of the school's Forum on Philanthropy and the Public Good, comments on the social justice movement in philanthropy:.

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 EconomicsMatt Rutledge, research fellow at the Center for Retirement Research:.

Outside the classroom, students are constantly fed content they’re sure to like. Inside, professors have a chance to nurture an analog culture of resistance, writes Associate Professor of CommunicationMichael Seraziofor the

ֱ School of Social Work alumnaErin Mone-Marquez,now a USAID officer in Germany,has dedicated her career to protecting vulnerable children around the globe.

Libby Professor of Theology and LawCathleen Kavenylooks at this summer's blockbuster through a theological lens.

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 DirectorPhilip Landrigan, M.D.| He writes on the nature of artificial "turf" for, and comments on keeping schools healthy for the.

ֱ Law Associate Professor of the PracticeJeffrey Cohen comments on the indictments against former president Donald Trump: ,,, ,

Economics faculty memberBrian 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.Associate Professor of EconomicsRichard SweeneydzԳٲ:.

The government’s case alleging Google has an illegal monopoly in the search engine business will go to trial in September. Insights from ֱ Law Associate ProfessorDavid Olson:.

Even those on the front lines often don’t know how to respond, writes Lynch School Associate ProfessorBetty Lai, who studies disaster events and their impact:

Lynch School ProfessorShaun M. Doughertydiscusses inequalities in education, racial wealth gaps, and the teaching of Critical Race Theory, in a Q&A with.

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

anti-hate speech campaign group has accused Elon Musk’s X Corp. of intimidation after it threatened legal action over the group's research into hate speech on X (formerly Twitter). ֱ Law ProfessorBrian Quinnweighs in:

ֱSSW's Sugira Muryango, thehome-visiting intervention programdesigned to strengthen families and help children to thrive in Rwanda—part of Salem ProfessorTheresa Betancourt's Research Program on Children and Adversity—is featured in a global publication of the nonprofit behind Sesame Street.

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 TestamentJaime Waters.

Restaurants are expected to be the catalysts for Americans mixing more sea vegetables and bivalves into their diets. College operations—includingֱ Dining, which recentlyrolled out kelp meatballs—are at the fore.

Professor of EnglishCarlo Rotellaoffers a guide to urban transport in Chicago for travel publication

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

ֱ Law ProfessorMark Brodintalked toabout the Federalist Society's evolution from a small group of law studentsinto an organization of influence within American law and politics.

Economics Associate Professor of the Practice and Center for Retirement Research fellowGeoffrey Sanzenbacherweighs in on Social Security's future:.

Murray and Monti Professor of EconomicsPeter Irelanddiscusses the phrase "long and variable lag, " used in Federal Reserve press briefings related to the effect of monetary policy on economic activity.

Twitter is now X. But a new name doesn't change anything if the product is a problem, Associate Professor of CommunicationMichael Seraziotells the.

Can a private faith-based college’s expressive or religious freedom to determine whom to educate override the Supreme Court’s redefinition of discrimination under Title VI? ֱ Law ProfessorKent Greenfieldis co-author of an op-ed for.

The naming of Archbishop Víctor Manuel Fernández marks the most consequential curial appointment of Francis' papacy, according to Joseph Professor of Catholic Systematic TheologyRichard Gaillardetzin a piece for.

"I sold my Barbie collection. I held onto the idea of adventurous, empowered womanhood it gave me," writes author and Professor of EnglishSuzanne Matsonin an essay for the.

ֱ Law ProfessorDaniel Lyonscomments on the barring of federal officials from communicating with social media companies about content moderation:.

Inflation slowed in June. Now what? Insights from Economics faculty memberBrian Bethune(far right) in theand Woods College Associate DeanAleksandar Tomic, director of graduate programs in applied economics and analytics, in.

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 DirectorKevin PowersdzԳٲ:

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

A study co-authored by Carroll School Sweeney Professor of AccountingMary Ellen Carteranalyzesemployee responses to increased pay transparency. Its findings are highlighted by the.

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

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

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

In an op-ed, the MacArthur Foundation's president praises the work of MacArthur Fellow and ֱ 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. ֱ 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 Newshit the ratings summit of late-night. Professor of CommunicationMatt Sienkiewicz, co-author ofThat's Not Funny, comments:

Comments on the affirmative action and student-debt rulings: ֱ Law ProfessorKent Greenfield:,,| Lynch School Assistant ProfessorAndrés Castro Samayoa:

In an op-ed for the, Sociology ProfessorJuliet Schorand Associate ProfessorWen Fanwrite 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. ֱ 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 ֱ Law Professor Kent Greenfield for .

Most basketball shoes aren’t made for women. Moolah Kicks, founded by Carroll School grad Natalie White '20, is changing that, and kicking into high gear. .

ֱ Law Liberty Mutual Insurance Professor Patricia McCoy tells that “the pullout from new homeowners’ 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 ֱ Law Associate Professor of the PracticeJeffrey Cohen:.

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 .

School of Theology and Ministry Associate ProfessorHosffman Ospinodiscusses the rise in the number of American adults who identify as non-religious, and what that means for society, with.

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

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 fromֱ Law Drinan ProfessorThomas Mitchell:,

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 theBoisi Center for Religion and American Public Life, prompts additional praise for the event:.

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

In 2020, incoming Carroll School student Gordon Wayne '23 walked from Virginia to ֱ 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’t 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.Insights from Connell School of Nursing Associate ProfessorNadia Abuelezam:

ֱ Law Professor and Lee Distinguished ScholarMark Brodindiscusses the killing of Jordan Neely and the history of vigilantism and racism:

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—one of several nuggets of new data about religion in America. School of Theology and Ministry ProfessorThomas Groome comments:

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, ֱ Law Professor and Associate DeanDaniel Lyonstells

Insights from noted tax scholar and ֱ Law Kenealy ProfessorJames Repetti as to what kind of gifts are taxable:.

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. ֱ Law Drinan Professor EmeritusGeorge Brown, former chair of the Massachusetts Ethics Commission, comments:,

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 DirectorAlicia Munnellweighs in:,. | More Center research in the news:,,

Associate Professor of the Practice of EconomicsChandini Sankarandiscussed the evolution of job skills, and how computers and robots have changed labor markets and available jobs, during a class featured on

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 MarketingMin Zhao:.

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 StudiesLacee SatcherdzԳٲ:.

Liberty Mutual Professor of LawPatricia McCoyweighs in on the sale of First Republic Bank and related topics:,,,| Economics'Brian Bethunecomments on the impact on banks of the Fed's latest rate hike:.

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

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

Theannouncement that Nobel laureate Paul M. Romerwill join ֱ as the Seidner University Professor and leader of the new Center for the Economics of Ideas is highlighted by the.

Joseph Professor of Catholic Systematic TheologyRichard Gaillardetzcomments 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 theBoston College Chief Executives Club, in conversation with Boston Celtics managing partner Wyc Grousbeck.

There are several factors contributing to the public’s lack of desire to see the two face each other for a second time. Associate Professor of Political ScienceDavid HopkinsdzԳٲ:,.

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

Findings from a comprehensive analysis of the health hazards posed by plastics—published in March by an international team led by Global Observatory on Planetary Health DirectorPhilip Landrigan, M.D.—are featured by| His comments on a 2022 ֱ-led study of air pollution in Massachusetts are featured by.

In an essay for, Libby Professor of Theology and LawCathleen Kavenyconsiders 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.

Professor of the Practice of HistoryRobert Savagecommented 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 theand.

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

Woods College M.S. in Cybersecurity Policy and Governance DirectorKevin Powerscommented on a ransomware incident reported by Massachusetts' second-largest health insurer:.

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

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

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..

Choosing the optimal listing price is key to a successful home sale. Insights from Carroll School Associate Professor of MarketingGerald Smithon strategies to get the most for a property:

Professor of Near Eastern StudiesFranck Salamehwrites onthe caretaker government's move to postpone the annual switch to Daylight Saving Time, throwing into disarray global activities that depend on coordinated time zones:.

Despite solid financial track records, many older Americans have a hard time getting approvals for mortgages. Center for Retirement Research DirectorAlicia MunnelldzԳٲ:

O'Neill Professor of American PoliticsR. Shep Melnick, author ofThe Transformation of Title IX,weighs in on the Biden administration’s latest proposal to protect transgender people:.

How do values and beliefs play into polarizing political biases? Research by Psychology ProfessorLiane Youngand her former studentLaura Niemi Ph.D.'15is cited by acolumnist, in a piece that includes comments from Assistant ProfessorJoshua Hartshorne.

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

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 DirectorKevin Powerscomments for.

Wall-to-wall media coverage of Donald Trump’s indictment underscores the former president’s hold on the press. Associate Professor of CommunicationMichael Serazioweighs in for.

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 FinanceRichard McGowan, S.J.,dzԳٲ:

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 theֱ Museum of Artin 2017 and curated by ֱ faculty memberElizabeth Thompson Goizueta, is now on display at Casa de América in Madrid.| The ֱ's current exhibition,Landscape of Memory, also was featured by.

As Pope Francis marks his 10th anniversary, School of Theology and Ministry Associate ProfessorHosffman Ospinooutlines how the pontiff has benefitted both American Catholic bishops and the rest of the Catholic community.

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

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 DirectorAlicia Munnell comments:

Woods College Associate DeanAleksandar Tomicdiscussedand thein a pair of Q&As with MoneyGeek.

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

Professor of Sociology and social economistJuliet Schordiscusses research findings from her global four-day workweek project with.

Would the possible indictment help or harm the former president's current campaign?Professor of Political ScienceMarc Landyis among experts weighing in:.

Libby Professor of Theology and LawCathleen Kavenydiscusses how tensions in the Church were overtaken by an American-style culture war in

Aa 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 DirectorPhilip Landrigan, M.D.,discussed the findings:. | The report also is featured byand.

Liberty Mutual Insurance Professor of LawPatricia 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 PracticeRafael Lucianioutlines how the pontificate of Pope Francis initiates a new phase in the reception of Vatican II in a co-authored piece for.

As part of an Nֱ 10 News docuseries on the N.H. political migration known as the Free State Project, ֱ Law Associate Professor of the PracticeJeffrey Cohenis interviewed about a case of wire fraud and money laundering using cryptocurrency.

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

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

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 DirectorPhilip Landrigan, M.D., comments:.

Associate Professor of Political SciencePeter Krausecomments on Saudi Arabia’s embrace of Chinese diplomacy with Iran.

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

ֱ Law adjunct faculty memberJeffrey Pylecomments on the Fox News defamation case, specifically thefirst post-election Sidney Powell appearance and the “wackadoodle” email said to have inspired some of the segment’s claims:

A major conference on Pope Francis, Vatican II, and synodality co-hosted by theBoisi 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 LawPatricia McCoyweighs inon the SVB failure and what's next for the banking industry:,,.

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'Brian Bethunecomments for.

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 DirectorKevin PowersdzԳٲ:. | In the video podcast, he discusses the case of the Uber CISO convictedin relation to the ride-share's 2016 breach.

Lynch School Associate DeanJulia 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.

Can Dominion’s lawsuit overcome the traditional free-speech defense for news media? Legal observers including ֱ Law adjunct faculty memberJeffrey Pyleweighed in for the.

In anticipation of the 95th Academy Awards, Boston filmmaker and part-time Film Studies faculty memberGautam Chopradiscussed diversity in the main categories: .

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

Labor market trendssuggest that U.S. workers need a break, write Professor of SociologyJuliet Schorand Associate ProfessorWen Fan, who outline findings from their global four-day workweek study in an op-ed for the. Schor also discusses them with

Lynch School ProfessorRebekah 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. ֱ Law ProfessorRobert Bloomweighs in:.

Iran’s rulers now face a currency crisis. Assistant Professor of SociologyMohammad Ali Kadivar, who studies Iranian protest movements, comments for the.

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?Global Public Health Program DirectorPhilip Landrigan, M.D., and ֱ LawProfessor of the PracticeMary Ann Chirbacomment for. | Landrigan also weighs in for.

More research findings from the U.K 4-day workweek pilot program overseen byProfessor of SociologyJuliet Schor:,,,,,

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 ֱ Law ProfessorRay Madoff:.

Carroll School of Management graduateGrace Mayer '22, who minored in journalism,received theChronicle of Higher Education's for its top reporting intern.

Chatbots, and the underlying technology areaknown as generative AI, arestoking interest among investors and entrepreneurs. Lynch School Nelson Chair and Associate Dean for ResearchBrian SmithdzԳٲ:.

Google is before the Supreme Court in a legal battle over how much liability comes with hosting third-party content. ֱ Law ProfessorDaniel LyonsdzԳٲ:,

ֱ 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.Woods College M.S. in Cybersecurity Policy and Governance Director Kevin Powers weighs in on .

Professor of EnglishCarlo Rotella writes on Nashville's Shane McAnally, the songwriter behind many of country music’s No. 1 hits, in the

Professor of Sociology and social economistJuliet Schordiscusses findings from her global research of the four-day work week in an interview with

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

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,Brad Harrington, are cited by the.

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 AffairsShawna Cooper Whiteheadcontributes afor NASPA, Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education.

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

Aconsulting firm and an air charter company are suing Twitter over unpaid invoices for services pre-dating Musk’s $44 billion takeover. ֱ Law ProfessorBrian QuinndzԳٲ:.

Associate Professor of EconomicsRobert Murphyweighs in on the Federal Reserve and the outlook for rate hikes in a.

Legalsports gambling has officially arrived in Massachusetts. Gaming industry expert and Carroll School Associate Professor of the PracticeRichard McGowan, S.J., weighs in for and the .

AI technology is growing in popularity, and educators are weighing how it fits—or doesn't fit—in classroom settings. Center for Digital Innovation in Learning Associate Director John FitzGibbondzԳٲ:.

Research by Associate Professor of Political ScienceDavid Hopkinson the urban-rural partisan divide in U.S. politics is highlighted in the.

"The Linguist," a poem by Professor of Russian, English, and Jewish StudiesMaxim D. Shrayerwritten in tributeto Professor Emeritus of LinguisticsM.J. Connolly, is one of two of his works featured by the. | Shrayer reflects on the "Tel Aviv syndrome" in an essay for.

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

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

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 EconomicsPeter IrelanddzԳٲ:.

A new report byֱ Law School’sCivil Rights Clinicand the Brazilian Worker Center focuses on the efficacy of the Massachusetts Domestic Workers Bill of Rights.| The findings are featured byand.

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 DirectorPhilip Landrigan, M.D.,dzԳٲ:.

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

In some state legislatures, Republicans are not acceding to the hard right. Assistant Professor of Political ScienceMichael Hartneycomments in the.

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

Experts including Lynch School ProfessorBelle Liangweigh in on the concept that so-called "Blue Monday," the third Monday in January, is the worst for people's mental health.

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