Bunker Hill Community College

Bunker Hill Community College Provides Notice of Security Incident

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Friday, December 29, 2023

BOSTON, Dec. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bunker Hill Community College ("BHCC") experienced a data incident in May 2023 (the "Incident") that potentially involved certain individuals' personal information ("Information").

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  • BOSTON, Dec. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bunker Hill Community College ("BHCC") experienced a data incident in May 2023 (the "Incident") that potentially involved certain individuals' personal information ("Information").
  • This notice provides information about this Incident, BHCC's response, and where individuals can direct further questions.
  • BHCC immediately responded to the situation by taking the affected systems offline, contacting law enforcement, and engaging data security and privacy experts to conduct an investigation.
  • BHCC personnel were able to stop the unauthorized activity from spreading and contained the Incident to a limited number of BHCC systems.

May 2023 Data Security Incident Public Notice

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Saturday, August 19, 2023

BOSTON, Aug. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bunker Hill Community College ("BHCC") confirmed today that the college experienced a data incident in May 2023 and will issue notices to affected individuals and relevant state and federal agencies about the incident.

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  • BOSTON, Aug. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bunker Hill Community College ("BHCC") confirmed today that the college experienced a data incident in May 2023 and will issue notices to affected individuals and relevant state and federal agencies about the incident.
  • BHCC immediately responded to the situation by taking the affected systems offline, engaging data security and privacy experts, contacting law enforcement, and simultaneously beginning an investigation.
  • BHCC personnel were able to stop the unauthorized activity from spreading and contained the incident to a limited number of BHCC systems.
  • BHCC's backups were not affected by the incident, and BHCC personnel were able to restore BHCC's network from those backups without any data loss.

Washington Monthly's College Rankings Stand Out as U.S. News Faces Scrutiny for Distorted Numbers

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Monday, August 29, 2022

This summer, U.S. News "deranked" Columbia University and removed Villanova University from its Best Value list.

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  • This summer, U.S. News "deranked" Columbia University and removed Villanova University from its Best Value list.
  • The common source of these controversies is that U.S. News's metrics rely on a proprietary survey on which colleges have an incentive to cheat.
  • Rob Wolfe examines "The Invisible College Barrier," which are admissions requirements for popular majors that rob underprivileged students of future incomeand their dreams.
  • Founded in 1969, theWashington Monthlyhas trained and published many of the biggest names in journalism, includingJon Meacham,Nicholas Lemann, Katherine Boo, andNicholas Confessore.

City of Boston Partners with ParkMobile to Launch a New Version of the ParkBoston App

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Monday, July 18, 2022

The new city-branded app, powered by ParkMobile, will replace the current version of the ParkBoston app offering an enhanced user experience and more functionality.

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  • The new city-branded app, powered by ParkMobile, will replace the current version of the ParkBoston app offering an enhanced user experience and more functionality.
  • With the launch in the City of Boston, ParkMobile expands its presence in Massachusetts, where there are already almost 500,000 users of the app.
  • Those with the old version of the ParkBoston app will have to update the app to the new version in the App Store or turn on auto-update so the app is automatically updated on launch day.
  • "We are very proud to launch the new and improved ParkBoston app," says Jeff Perkins, CEO of ParkMobile.

Education Design Lab's #Micropathways Initiative Celebrates Year 1 with New Report and 2nd Cohort

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Tuesday, January 18, 2022

NEW REPORT: We're at a pivotal moment for forging the robust changes needed to better serve new majority learners.

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  • NEW REPORT: We're at a pivotal moment for forging the robust changes needed to better serve new majority learners.
  • As community colleges continue to address inequities amplified by the pandemic, the Lab releases its latest Design Insights Brief , featuring micro-pathway models co-created through its human-centered design process.
  • Insights include:
    Learners need practical pathways with a clear return on investment (ROI) as well as flexibility in format and timing.
  • So far, we've seen firsthand how the Fund's Micro-pathway model and design process can serve as a gateway to community college transformation."

AGB Welcomes New Presidents, Board Chairs, Cabinet Members, and Faculty as Members of Its Expert Advisory Councils

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021

AGB can offer guidance and leading practices in part because of our council members' diversity, insights, and passion," said Henry Stoever, AGB president and CEO.

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  • AGB can offer guidance and leading practices in part because of our council members' diversity, insights, and passion," said Henry Stoever, AGB president and CEO.
  • "The contributions that these individuals make mean that AGB focuses on the right issues at the right time, informed by the talent and expertise of its council membership.
  • In turn, AGB leverages its advisory councils to create tools and resources that benefit over 2,000 institutions and 40,000 members.
  • AGB is the trusted resource for board members, chief executives, and key administrators on higher education governance and leadership.

CollegeSource to Host 4th Annual Transfer Week Webinar Series

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Wednesday, October 13, 2021

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --CollegeSource, the higher education industry's most trusted provider of transfer solutions and course data, today announced that it is again hosting its 4th annual Transfer Week Webinar Series in conjunction with National Transfer Student Week, October 18-22, 2021.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Oct. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --CollegeSource, the higher education industry's most trusted provider of transfer solutions and course data, today announced that it is again hosting its 4th annual Transfer Week Webinar Series in conjunction with National Transfer Student Week, October 18-22, 2021.
  • Offering the only nationwide open transfer network with comprehensive transfer data, CollegeSource offers this complimentary webinar series providing invaluable transfer insights to the market.
  • "We're excited to be celebrating National Transfer Student Week with our webinar series that will be focused on practical, evidence-based discussions to ensure even the most unique paths toward earning a degree or certificate are possible for transfer students."
  • For more information on the 4th annual CollegeSource Transfer Week Webinar Series, please visit https://www.collegesource.com/transfer-week .

Bunker Hill Community College President Pam Eddinger Joins Boston Foundation Board of Directors

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Monday, July 30, 2018

BOSTON, July 30, 2018 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) President Pam Eddinger was elected to a five-year term with the Boston Foundation Board of Directors.

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  • BOSTON, July 30, 2018 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) President Pam Eddinger was elected to a five-year term with the Boston Foundation Board of Directors.
  • BHCC has worked closely with the Foundation on projects and initiatives designed to improve outcomes and opportunities for students and graduates across Greater Boston including the Foundation's Success Boston college completion initiative.
  • "The Boston Foundation is a center of collective effort in our community and a major civic leader when it comes to equity in education," says President Eddinger.
  • Since 2013, President Eddinger has led the state's largest community college with more than 19,000 students annually.

Bunker Hill Community College Receives $25.7 Million from Baker-Polito Administration to Modernize Capital Assets

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Wednesday, July 18, 2018

BOSTON, July 18, 2018 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) was awarded $25.7M from the Baker-Polito Administration's to fund a major renovation project at the College's Charlestown Campus.

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  • BOSTON, July 18, 2018 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) was awarded $25.7M from the Baker-Polito Administration's to fund a major renovation project at the College's Charlestown Campus.
  • Renovations at the College's Charlestown Campus are one of six new projects in the Administration's capital plan for higher education.
  • The $25.7 million grant will allow BHCC to modernize its campus by converting existing, underutilized space to create new space for the College's growing student population.
  • Bunker Hill Community College is the largest community college in Massachusetts, enrolling approximately 19,000 students annually.

Bunker Hill Community College Celebrates Class of 2018 at 44th Commencement Ceremony

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Wednesday, May 23, 2018

BOSTON, May 23, 2018 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- On Saturday, May 19, 2018, Massachusetts Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development Rosalin Acosta delivered the keynote address to graduates of Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) at the 44th Commencement exercises.

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  • BOSTON, May 23, 2018 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- On Saturday, May 19, 2018, Massachusetts Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development Rosalin Acosta delivered the keynote address to graduates of Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) at the 44th Commencement exercises.
  • That is your obligation as an educated person, and as a graduate of Bunker Hill Community College."
  • Speaking to the Class of 2018, the Secretary shared her personal story, one that echoes those of BHCC's diverse student population.
  • At the ceremony, Secretary Acosta urged the Class of 2018 to push past the limits of gender and diversity pay inequality.