Boston College Connell School of Nursing

12/04/2025

An overwhelming number of pregnant women in the U.S. receive late or no prenatal care — and 80% of maternal deaths are preventable. Boston College Global Public Health senior Ava Holland breaks down the crisis and what needs to change in this excellent op-ed, via the Hartford Courant.

The consequences of delayed prenatal care are severe. Maternal mortality remains the highest among developed nations, and nearly 80% of those deaths are preventable

12/04/2025

"This is a public health issue."
Connell School of Nursing Dean Katherine Gregory speaks with Boston 25 News about the Department of Education’s decision to removed nursing from the professional degrees list, which will reduce aid for graduate students.

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12/03/2025

Great article featuring Messina College student Loukenscia Roberson, who is studying a pre-nursing curriculum as part of her Health Sciences major.

About one in four college students is both first-generation and from low-income backgrounds, making the path to a college degree especially challenging. At Boston College’s Messina College, a new, two-year, fully residential associates degree program, a wide range of support is helping change that...

11/26/2025

An important article, featuring Connell School of Nursing Dean, Katherine Gregory. Read it below.

11/14/2025

Proud of our students and their commitment to building healthier, stronger communities!

Thank you to the students from Boston College Connell School of Nursing! 💜

We were thrilled to welcome nursing students from the Connell School of Nursing to the Food Center today. They jumped right in, bagging groceries, stocking shelves, and offering free blood pressure screenings.

While we couldn’t capture the entire group in one photo, we are immensely grateful for their hard work, compassion, and continued support of our mission year-round. Thank you for helping us care for our community in every sense of the word!

10/16/2025

Take a look at the Connell School of Nursing, by the numbers.

10/08/2025

Next Thursday, October 16, attend a screening of "Power To Heal: Medicare And The Civil Rights Revolution" followed by a panel discussion. Details and RSVP below.

"Power To Heal: Medicare And The Civil Rights Revolution" is an hour-long documentary chronicling the historic struggle to secure equal and adequate access to healthcare for all Americans. Watch the trailer here. Thursday, October 16, 2025 Robsham Theater 12:00-4:00 p.m. RSVP here Sponsored by the f...

09/10/2025

"Seeking answers in women’s health: A research agenda for the coming decade"
Check out this upcoming panel discussion featuring CSON's Melissa Pérez Capotosto. Details below.

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09/04/2025

On October 20, join us for our Pinnacle Lecture, featuring Holly Kennedy, Helen Varney Professor Emerita of Midwifery, Yale University School of Nursing, as she discusses practical strategies for enhancing clinical practice, nursing education, and research—all while sustaining professional fulfillment in demanding times. Details below.

A widely recognized nurse leader is invited to Boston College each semester to speak on an issue at the forefront of health care.

09/03/2025

"Why We Often Blame Violent Acts on Mental Illness"
By CSON's Victor Petreca in TIME

“Most violence isn’t driven by psychiatric symptoms. It’s driven by entitlement, ideology, revenge, or the pursuit of power."

08/21/2025

Project will study pediatric screening for genetic link to high cholesterol

08/20/2025

CSON's Melissa Uveges has received a prestigious American Heart Association grant to study pediatric screening for genetic high cholesterol.

With 1 in 250 individuals affected by Familial Hypercholesterolemia, early detection in children ages 9-11 can significantly reduce heart disease risk later in life. Read the full story:

Project will study pediatric screening for genetic link to high cholesterol