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From Soviet Collapse to Syrian Civil War: Diplomats to Offer First-Hand Accounts of History

When David Rusk became the mayor of Albuquerque, New Mexico, his father presented him with a list scrawled on a piece of hotel stationary.

Remembering Rev. Brenda Tapia, a Voice for Equality and Justice

17�Թ��� Recognized for Deep Ties to Community and Commitment to Engagement

The Carnegie Foundation this week recognized 17�Թ���’s success in reaching off campus and into the community. The century-old foundation, devoted to erasing educational inequities, has awarded 17�Թ��� its Community Engagement Classification.

From Ghana with Love: Chef and Alumna Dish on Serendipitous Romance

Shivonia Singleton first visited Ghana as a 17�Թ��� student. She’d never flown on an airplane before or been in another country. And she loved it all, from Ghana’s customs and beautiful scenery to the kind, friendly people she met.

She returned 22 years later and fell in love. 

Scholar Who Gives Voice to Untold Stories of Slavery, Reconstruction Appointed Vann Professor of Ethics in Society

Hilary Green, a U.S. Civil War and Reconstruction scholar, will join 17�Թ��� as the second Vann Professor of Ethics in Society for the 2020-21 academic year.

Students' Thoughts on Impeachment Featured on Local News Channel

With ‘March Madness’ Looming, NPR Profiles Unique ’Cats Stats Athletics-Math Partnership

This weekend, WBUR’s one-hour sports show, “Only A Game,” told the origin story of ’Cats Stats, a student-run sports analytics organization that bridges 17�Թ��� athletics and academics.

Faculty Offer MLK-Inspired Reading Recommendations, MLK Day Community Celebrations Set

Martin Luther King Jr. personified the civil rights movement, drawing inspiration from Ghandi’s teachings of nonviolent resistance. In this post, faculty recommend thought-provoking reads that explore racial bias, civil disobedience, surveillance culture and much more.

Quillen Op-Ed: ‘How to Protect Free Speech in the Age of Mass Shootings’

In an op-ed for The Hill, President Carol Quillen urged readers to listen to college students rather than dismissing them as intolerant or childish.

Equal Justice Initiative Founder and ‘Just Mercy’ Author Bryan Stevenson to Deliver Reynolds Lecture

Happy Holidays from 17�Թ���

May this season bring you the joy of cherished memories, time spent with family and friends, and your favorite treats!

Prof’s “Stay Close” Documentary Short-listed for Academy Awards

Q&A: Music Prof. Neil Lerner on John Williams, the Composer Behind the Indelible ‘Star Wars’ Score

On the eve of the release of the latest “Star Wars” installment, Prof. Neil Lerner speculates about what the movie’s music might reveal. 

Smart Cookies: Students Find Sweet Relief in Finals Tradition

Quillen Joins Podcast Discussion on Shared Facts, Mutual Respect and Epithets vs. Arguments

A Thousand Words: 2019 in Photos

In this photo gallery, College Photographer Chris Record captures some of the most memorable moments of the year.

‘We Are #17�Թ���True’ to Debut on National TV

The narrator begins: “Truth is an elusive concept these days, but not at 17�Թ���...” That’s what you will see and hear in 17�Թ���’s new television message.

Mariem Bchir ’20 Among ‘Changemakers’ Awarded Schwarzman Scholarship

At 16, Mariem Bchir joined the protests that led to the ouster of Tunisia’s long-term ruler.

‘Friendsgiving’ Shows Resilience of Thanksgiving Ritual, Says Religious Studies Prof

On Sunday, Nov. 24, Anne Wills, professor of Religious Studies, appeared on “Under the Radar with Callie Crossley,” a weekly talk show produced by Boston public radio station WGBH, to talk about “Friendsgiving,” a recent twist on the traditional Thanksgiving holiday.

17�Թ��� Researchers in Search of Alzheimer’s Causes, Cure

Performing brain surgery on rodents isn’t for the squeamish, but Katie Barlis and Gaby Soden want answers.