Boston College Lynch School of Education and Human Development

06/02/2026

Lauri Johnson has received the 2026 Social Justice Teaching Award from the American Educational Research Association (AERA) Leadership for Social Justice SIG. Presented by UCEA president elect Miriam Ezzani, the award serves as recognition of Johnson’s outstanding social justice teaching in the field of educational leadership.

“Dr. Johnson teaches social justice not as a theory to admire, but as a responsibility,” shared a student. “Her teaching reshaped how I see my role as an educational leader, reminding me that social justice work begins with listening deeply, acting courageously, and refusing to separate learning from humanity.”

Johnson encourages her students to approach social justice as a moral practice driven by care, curiosity, and accountability. Through her teachings, she empowers students to unpack how equity plays into educator’s decisions and relationships.

Congratulations, Dr. Johnson! We are grateful for your continued commitment to shaping future leaders.

06/01/2026

To kick off a year of celebration for our 75th anniversary, the Lynch School hosted the inaugural Alumni Mixer, which brought together members of the community for an evening of networking, mentorship, and reconnecting with fellow Eagles.

Thank you to all who attended and for the continued partnership as we strengthen the BC Lynch School network.

05/29/2026

Dr. Martin Scanlan was recently featured as an expert contributor in OnlineU's "2026 Most Affordable Online Catholic Colleges" guide.

Scanlan's expertise centers on how Catholic institutions support students in connecting their education to a broader sense of vocation and purpose, and how that mission-driven identity comes into play throughout the college experience, from coursework to student life.

Scanlan expands upon the reality of online Catholic colleges and offers key considerations for prospective students when evaluating options.

Read the full guide: https://bit.ly/4emrZa2

05/28/2026

The Learning, Design, and Technology (LDT) program hosted a celebration to honor the work of the graduating cohort of LDT M.A. students.

Graduates had the opportunity to share their experiences, showcase their final portfolios, and highlight their practicum placements in front of a group of faculty, friends, and prospective students.

Congratulations to this year’s cohort! We cannot wait to see how you use your talents to serve as changemakers in the educational technology landscape.

05/27/2026

Registration is now open for the third international G.R.A.C.E. Colloquium, hosted this year on Boston College Campus by Roche Center for Catholic Education of Boston College. Join us from Sunday, June 28 to Tuesday, June 30 as we gather alongside academics, practitioners, and partners from across the globe to explore the landscape, challenges, and future opportunities within Catholic schools.

Don’t miss your opportunity to hear from globally recognized scholar and UMass Boston Chancellor Marcelo Suárez-Orozco as he addresses the realities of mass displacements, climate change, and social unrest. Together, we will champion an inspired new vision for Catholic education.

Register to join the conversation: https://bit.ly/4vvvhx9

05/25/2026

Today, we honor and remember the brave individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country 🇺🇸

Wishing our BC community a meaningful Memorial Day!

05/24/2026

Join us for the 2nd annual NextGen STEMFest, hosted by Lynch School Professor Mike Barnett and his research team, on May 30th! From 10 am to 4 pm, innovate and create with researchers from over 40 organizations, including the Boston College Hatchery, Brandeis MakerLab, and the Massachusetts Association for Women in Science. This community-wide event is open to STEM enthusiasts of all ages.

We hope to see you there to celebrate groundbreaking innovations in STEM! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3QwBGJ7

05/22/2026

"I found my calling at BC," shared Tushar Nag '26 when interviewed by Boston College News as part of their Senior Reflections series. An aspiring emergency psychiatrist studying Applied Psychology and Human Development on the Pre-Medical track, Nag has held a variety of leadership roles on campus, and he cites cura personalis as his motivation to be the best leader and advocate he can be.

Learn more about Nag's Boston College experience:

Tushar Nag '26 | Lynch School of Education and Human Development

05/21/2026

05/21/2026

Jeneve Swaby and Yerin Yoon, two doctoral students in the Measurement, Evaluation, Statistics, and Assessment program, were awarded dissertation grants by the AERA-NSF to help support their research.

Congratulations to these incredible scholars who are using their findings to make a difference! Learn more about their work: https://bit.ly/4f1hTeW