Boston College Board of Regents Tours The Hatchery Makerspaces

Since its launch in 2021, The Hatchery Makerspaces have grown into a vibrant center of creativity, experimentation, and cross-disciplinary collaboration at Boston College. From expanded tools and equipment to its move from the basement of Higgins Hall to its purpose-built home at 245 Beacon Street, The Hatchery’s evolution reflects the University’s deep commitment to experiential […]
Design, for Everyone: Boston College to Launch New Design Studies Minor

Design is often understood as a profession. Increasingly, however, it is recognized as a powerful process — a way of thinking that can be applied across disciplines to navigate complexity and create meaningful change. The new Design Studies Minor, launching in Spring 2026, is built around harnessing the power of design as a process for […]
Curious About Learning Creative Software? Get Started at the Digital Prototyping Studio

The Hatchery Makerspaces are known for physical prototyping — laser cutters, tools, materials, and hands-on making. But innovation today happens just as much on a screen as it does at a workbench. That’s where the Digital Prototyping Studio (DPS) comes in. Located just behind The Hatchery on the second floor of 245 Beacon St., the […]