Monthly Archives: March 2013

Internationally Renowned Organist Pavel Kohout to Perform as Part of Chapel Artists Series

Internationally renowned organist Pavel Kohout will perform as part of the Chapel Artist Series on Sunday, April 14 at 3 p.m. in St. Joseph Memorial Chapel at the College of the Holy Cross. The concert program will include works by … Continue reading →

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‘How school reform became the cause célèbre of billionaires’

In the Washington Post blog “The Answer Sheet,” Jack Schneider, assistant professor of education at the College of the Holy Cross, examined the recent phenomenon of high profile philanthropists becoming involved in education reform. Noting that education reform was once … Continue reading →

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Live Video: Religious Studies Professor on Pope Francis and the Future of Global Catholicism

As the world marks the historic installation of the first Jesuit pope, alumni and other interested audiences are invited to take part in a discussion on this event. On March 20 at 7 p.m. EDT, Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of … Continue reading →

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Five Holy Cross Employees Honored for Outstanding Service

Five employees of the College of the Holy Cross have received 2012 Claire B. Burns Awards. The awards program, now in its 15th year, was established and endowed in 1997 by Donal J. Burns ’49 in honor of his wife, … Continue reading →

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Shop Talk: Q&A With Holy Cross President Rev. Philip L. Boroughs

In a Worcester Business Journal “Shop Talk” feature, Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J., president of the College of the Holy Cross, discussed his first 14 months on the job and offered his views on the value of the liberal arts, … Continue reading →

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‘Fantasy football: PolitiFact looks at Super Bowl economic impact’

In an article in The Miami Herald, Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, commented on the National Football League’s Miami Dolphins’ attempt to acquire a tax break in order to spend $400 million … Continue reading →

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CEO One-On-One: The Rev. Philip L. Boroughs

In the Sunday Business Matters section of the Telegram & Gazette, Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J., president of the College of the Holy Cross, talked about his decision to become a Jesuit priest, his first introduction to Holy Cross, the … Continue reading →

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‘Students seek deeper meanings on religious quests’

In a recent article in USA Today, Thomas Landy, director of the McFarland Center for Religion, Ethics and Culture at the College of the Holy Cross, commented on the importance of spiritual journeys, especially among students. Landy, who has led … Continue reading →

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‘Holy Cross perfect fit for McNamara family’

The Telegram & Gazette profiled Holy Cross varsity hockey teammates and brothers, Mike ‘15 and Joe McNamara ‘16, who chose to attend the College of the Holy Cross despite their Boston College roots.  The brothers grew up across the street … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Community Weighs in on New Pope, Future of Catholic Church

Within minutes of seeing white smoke emerge from the Sistine Chapel signaling a new head of the Roman Catholic Church, members of the media made their way to campus to watch the historic event unfold with students gathered in the … Continue reading →

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Fr. Boroughs on the Election of Pope Francis

On this historic day, on behalf of the students, faculty, staff and alumni of the entire Holy Cross Community, I joyfully extend our prayers and best wishes to Pope Francis, the 266th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church. As he … Continue reading →

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Timothy Austin Named Provost of Duquesne University

Timothy R. Austin, vice president for academic affairs and dean of the College since 2006, will become the provost and vice president for academic affairs at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh. The announcement was made today by Charles J. Dougherty, University … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Receives National Recognition for Community Service

The College of the Holy Cross has been named to the 2013 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for its strong institutional commitment to service and partnerships that produce measurable results for the community.  The Honor Roll recognition is … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Host AHA Quarterfinal Series Versus Mercyhurst On March 15-17

The Holy Cross men’s hockey team (19-12-3, 15-9-3 AHA) will host a best two-out-of-three Atlantic Hockey Tournament quarterfinal series on March 15-17 at the Hart Center. The games on Friday and Saturday will be at 7 p.m., while if there … Continue reading →

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Military Reporter to Offer Analysis on Israel’s Security

Noted journalist, author and Nieman Fellow, Yaakov Katz will give a lecture on “Israel’s Security in a Changing Middle East,” Thursday, March 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the Rehm Library at the College of the Holy Cross. The lecture, supported … Continue reading →

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Women’s Basketball Advance to Patriot League Championship Game With 59-38 Win Over Colgate

Holy Cross senior co-captain Amy Lepley (Norfolk, Mass.) tallied a game-high 19 points and also hauled in eight rebounds to help the No. 4 Crusaders defeat No. 8 Colgate, 59-38, in the semifinal round of the Patriot League Tournament at … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Faculty Experts Share Insights on Papal Conclave, Benedict’s Successor with the Media

Since Pope Benedict XVI announced his resignation on Feb. 11, journalists from the U.S. and abroad have turned to faculty members at the College of the Holy Cross for insight into the historic event. With the pronouncement of a new … Continue reading →

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‘What the AP program can’t do’

In the Washington Post blog “The Answer Sheet” Jack Schneider, assistant professor of education at the College of the Holy Cross, wrote aboutthe limitations of of the Advanced Placement program. Though he noted that the AP has progressed since its … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross President’s Council reception

A Worcester Living magazine photo gallery highlights a President’s Council Reception at the College of the Holy Cross on Nov. 3, 2012. The reception marked the 45th annual meeting of the President’s Council, and was held in Kimball Dining Hall, … Continue reading →

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‘College students spend Spring Break in Suffolk’

Highlighting the College of the Holy Cross Spring Break Immersion Program, Virginia’s Fox 43 featured a group of Holy Cross students, who had made the 14-hour trip to the city of Suffolk in the name of community service. The students … Continue reading →

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