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‘Surreal’: Cape Cod wheelchair curler will compete for US medal at Paralympics Paralympic athlete Sean O’Neill started playing “chess on ice” four years ago in Falmouth.

Sean O’Neill '09 is in Milan on Team USA's mixed wheelchair curling team. Meghan Smith '13 reports how he balances his sport and work as a Boston lawyer for @wgbh.org.
https://bit.ly/4bfcJsn

Catholics speak out on the violence against migrants. Will politicians listen? Perhaps our politicians do not pay attention to academic conferences; perhaps they do not pay attention to bishops. But it is heartening and a sign of hope that our church still speaks for those who f...

America Senior Editor James T. Keane attended BC's “Law, Conscience, and Migration Today” conference and reflected on his experience:
https://bit.ly/MigConf_America022426

Boston College sports poster featuring three athletes in Boston College uniforms holding lacrosse sticks. The background shows an aerial view of the Boston College stadium. Text at the top includes "Game Week" with game details: March 2 vs. Harvard, March 4 vs. Pitt.

BC is back in Alumni Stadium! The women's lacrosse team hosts Harvard on Thursday and Pitt for the annual Red Bandanna Game on Saturday. 🥍

Let's go Eagles! #WeAreBC 🦅

The image is a flyer for a Dropkick Murphys event. It features a photo of the band members, with some standing and others crouching. The event includes a special performance with the BC Marching Band. It is scheduled for March 15 at 7:00 PM at MGM Music Hall at Fenway in Boston. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Welles Remy Crowther Charitable Trust. The background has a decorative pattern on the left side.

The @dropkickmurphys.com' March 15 Show at MGM Music Hall at Fenway will honor the #ManintheRedBandanna, Welles Crowther '99.

A portion of the proceeds from the ticket sales will be donated to the Welles Remy Crowther Charitable Trust. 🎟️ https://bit.ly/DKM_March15

Exploring graduate theological studies through Emmaus The immersive experience offers participants a particular encounter with CSTM students, faculty, and staff

A Clough School program brings an immersive vocational discernment experience to young people thinking about a career in ministry or graduate study in theology.
https://on.bc.edu/CSTMEmmaus

AMDG: An adventure of faith and service for Jesuit high school students The new program, sponsored by Boston College and funded by Lilly Endowment, Inc., brings together 600 participants in a yearlong faith exploration and service journey.

Operated by the Institute for Advanced Jesuit Studies, AMDG - the yearlong program for youth and young adults focused on the renewal and expansion of Catholic faith practices - was featured in America magazine. READ ⤵️
https://bit.ly/AMDG_America011526

Some older Americans are 'unretiring' to keep up with cost of living, AARP survey finds In the past six months, 7% of retirees have re-entered the labor force, up from 6% who said the same in summer 2025, according to a new AARP survey.

An @AARP.org survey finds that some older Americans are now 'unretiring' to keep up with the cost of living. Geoffrey Sanzenbacher of the Economics Department and @crrbc.bsky.social weighs in for @CNBC.com.
https://cnb.cx/4aP3y1n

The image features a person standing outdoors, smiling. They are wearing a blue jacket and gray pants. Next to the image is a testimonial about Shawna Cooper Whitehead's role as Vice President for Student Affairs at Regis University, acknowledging their impact and collaboration. Michael Lochhead, Executive Vice President, is cited at the bottom.

Vice President for Student Affairs Shawna Cooper Whitehead has been named president of Regis University in Denver, effective July 1. She will continue in her role on the Heights until the end of the semester. https://on.bc.edu/SCW_RegisU

A group of eight people are posed in two rows inside a wood-paneled room with the Boston College seal on the wall behind them. Three individuals are seated in front, with five standing behind.

The 2026 BC Companions cohort arrived on campus in January, marking the start of an immersive year of study, reflection, and community. https://on.bc.edu/BCCompanions2026

This image is a promotional banner for an event titled "The Rule of Law and the Common Good." It features four individuals: David Quigley, Kathleen Kaveny, Gregory Kalscheur, and Odette Lienau. The event is scheduled for March 12 and 13, 2026, at Gasson Hall. The sponsors listed are Boston College Law School, Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences, and the Office of the Provost.

A conference hosted by BC will focus on the rule of law as a key contributor to human flourishing and examine accountability, just law, open government, and accessible and impartial justice through the lens of legal theory and Catholic social thought. https://on.bc.edu/RuleofLawConf

This image is a promotional poster for the Lowell Humanities Series event featuring John Vaillant. It includes a black-and-white portrait of John Vaillant. The event, titled "Fire Weather," is scheduled for March 11, 2026, at 7 PM in Gasson 100. It is cosponsored by the Schiller Institute for Integrated Science and Society, the University Core Curriculum, and Environmental Studies.

Author and writer @johnvaillant.bsky.social, whose work explores collisions between human ambition and the natural world, will speak on the Heights on Wednesday as part of the LHS. His book, "Fire Weather" was a 2024 Pulitzer Prize Finalist.

Learn More & Register: https://on.bc.edu/JVaillant_LHS

Kantika: Gripping Immigration Story and Unforgettable Novel Podcast Episode · Why Authors Write · January 30 · 34m

On her podcast, “Why Authors Write," Carroll School Professor Mary Cronin talks to authors about the path from inspiration to publication. In the debut episode, English Professor Elizabeth Graver discusses transforming her family’s history into a novel.
https://apple.co/4aE77sH

Healthcare costs are eating into Social Security checks Out-of-pocket healthcare costs eat up roughly a third of a typical retiree’s Social Security income and almost a quarter of total income, according to a new report from the Center for Retirement at Bo...

Healthcare spending in retirement can eat up a third of a typical retiree’s Social Security income and almost a quarter of total income, according to a new report from Economics Professor Matthew Rutledge from the @crrbc.bsky.social
https://yhoo.it/3ODEjbf

Poster with a red background advertising Boston College participation in the 2026 Boston Marathon. It features silhouettes of three runners and mentions "Entering Boston College Mile 21 Heartbreak Hill." The text invites BC students, alumni, and staff running for charity to share their stories.

We are looking for BC students, staff, and alumni who are running the 2026 Boston Marathon for charity to share their stories! Fill out this form, and see you at Mile 21! 👟https://on.bc.edu/MarathonForm2026

The image shows a schedule for the "Olympic Eagles" wheelchair curling mixed team. The schedule lists matches against China, Great Britain, Italy, Sweden, Latvia, Slovakia, and Canada. There are two photos: one shows a group of athletes in red and white uniforms, and the other features an individual named Sam O'Neill '09 in a wheelchair. The matches are scheduled from March 7 to March 12, 2026.

As the Paralympics get underway, wishing good luck to Team USA and Sean O'Neill '09, a member of the wheelchair curling mixed team. #ParalympiansMadeHere 🇺🇸 #WeAreBC 🦅

Ali Banuazizi in a brown blazer, tan sweater van and brown tie

The U.S. alongside Israel launched a major joint strike on Iran, sparking a new war. President Trump says the operations will likely go on for 4-5 weeks.

Political Science Professor Ali Banuazizi joined Dan Rea on @wbznewsradio.bsky.social's Nightside to discuss. 🎙️ https://ihr.fm/4rNkfBE

Quote about community engagement and support from Boston College and BCNC, attributed to Bill Mills, Director of Community Affairs.

For more than 30 years, the BC Neighborhood Center has supported the Allston-Brighton community by sponsoring programs, connecting residents to BC’s resources, and providing funding to local nonprofits. https://on.bc.edu/BCNC

The image is an invitation for the 75th annual celebration of Laetare Sunday at Boston College, featuring Shawna Cooper Whitehead, Vice President for Student Affairs. The event details are March 15, 2026, at 9:30 AM in Conte Forum. A person is smiling, wearing a dark cardigan over a light dress, standing outside.

VP for Student Affairs Shawna Cooper Whitehead will be the featured speaker at BC’s 75th annual celebration of Laetare Sunday, marking the midway point of the penitential season.

Laetare Sunday is the BC Alumni Association's oldest tradition. https://on.bc.edu/LaetareSunday26

Boston College again a top producer of student Fulbright winners Eleven BC students received Fulbrights for the 2025-2026 academic year

Boston College remains one of the United States’ top producers of Fulbright Scholarship winners. https://on.bc.edu/Fulbrights2026

Winning Assist Inventing a new way to train for field hockey.

Pia Serowik ’25 created Mr. Assist as a BC Field Hockey player. The field hockey training tool is a ball on a bungee cord that players can attach to their stick to practice passing and receiving and was a top-selling field hockey accessory on Amazon.
https://on.bc.edu/PiaSerowik_BCM

The Unlikely Coalition of Iranian Students Mobilizing to Confront the Regime An alliance forming between monarchist and progressive factions is set to put even more pressure on the government.

In a piece published the day before the strikes on Iran, Professor of Sociology and International Studies Mohammad Ali Kadivar commented on a coalition of Iranian students mobilizing to confront the regime in the @wsj.com.
https://on.wsj.com/4lfIl5O

Home sellers start getting lower prices at 70, research shows — and the gap widens with age Two factors contribute to older homeowners receiving less money at sale, according to new research: lack of upkeep and selling privately.

At about age 70, sellers start getting lower prices for their houses compared with younger homeowners, according to a @crrbc.bsky.social brief by Finance Professor Philip Strahan and Ph.D. graduate Song Zhang.
https://cnb.cx/46ll3oU

The emergence of cooperation Boston College researchers examine how fairness, trustworthiness, honesty, and forgiveness develop in children across diverse populations

Psychology Professor Katherine McAuliffe's lab examines how fairness, trustworthiness, honesty, and forgiveness develop in children across populations.
https://on.bc.edu/CooperationResearch

Accompaniment and advocacy Through the Boston College Coalition for the Homeless, BC students provide care to the unhoused while working to address the homlessness crisis

Through the student-led BC Coalition for the Homeless, undergraduates provide foot clinics and other forms of care to the unhoused. The program is an outgrowth of a Gabelli Presidential Scholars Program project.
https://on.bc.edu/BCCH

Golden Goal | Megan Keller '19 YouTube video by Boston College

What's it like to score the game-winning goal to take home gold? Maybe ask Megan Keller ’19 🥇 https://youtu.be/R40cQTAw2sg

BC W hockey's all-time scoring defender talks competing on the world stage, eating risotto with Stanley Tucci, inspiring future generations & more ➡️ https://on.bc.edu/MKeller

The CEO of $11 billion Oura explains why customers must shell out for subscription fees after paying $349 or more for the ring From smart rings to self-driving cars, tech firms aren’t ready to cancel subscriptions, even as consumers hit their limit.

While consumers may be tired of the proliferation of recurring fees, the subscription model remains popular with businesses due to its predictable, upfront revenue. Woods College Associate Dean Aleksandar Tomic comments in Fortune on the practice:
https://yhoo.it/4kXNeQI

Quote about Catholic Faith by William Healy

AMDG, BC's yearlong program for youth and young adults run by the Institute for Advanced Jesuit Studies, is focused on the renewal and expansion of Catholic faith practices. https://on.bc.edu/AMDGFirstYear

Steve Pemberton in a suit is smiling while sitting. The quote beside them is about their personal journey and experiences with TRIO and Boston College, emphasizing the importance of talent regardless of one's start. It ends with a quote from Steve Pemberton.

Steve Pemberton ’89, H’15, P’23, '26, ’27 was invited to Capitol Hill as part of the Council for Opportunity in Education's 40th anniversary of National TRIO Day. He spoke to Congress about his experience and took part in the celebration of the programs. https://bit.ly/Pemberton_COE021926

Four portraits of individuals who received 2026 ACC postgraduate scholarship recognitions. From top left to bottom right: Ask Ekeland for men's soccer, Eva Kluskens for field hockey, Luca Lombardo for football, and Shea Baker for lacrosse. Each person is accompanied by a red and black background and logos for ACC, New Balance, and Boston College.

Congratulations to our senior student-athletes! 🦅

Ask Ekeland (Men's Soccer) & Eva Kluskens (Field Hockey) earned the ACC's Weaver-James-Corrigan-Swofford Award, while Luca Lombardo (Football) & Shea Baker (Lacrosse) were named to the Excellence Award List.
https://on.bc.edu/ACCPostGrad2026

Billionaires’ Low Taxes Are Becoming a Problem for the Economy Tax avoidance by the superwealthy is an economic issue as well as a political one.

BC Law Professor Ray Madoff, author of 'The Second Estate: How the Tax Code Made an American Aristocracy,' weighs in on tax avoidance by the superwealthy as an economic issue in the @WSJ.com
https://on.wsj.com/4qXf5Sr