Monthly Archives: August 2013

Accomplished Members of the Class of 2017 Arrive on Campus Aug. 24

The Class of 2017 will arrive at the College of the Holy Cross on Aug. 24 for move-in day with strong academic credentials. Of the 7,115 applicants, 33 percent (or 2,344) were accepted. About 87 percent of students graduated in … Continue reading →

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‘Intern Chronicles: Gary Acquah’

Senior sociology major Gary Acquah has spent his summer working as an intern with ESPN’s Human Resources department. In an interview for Front Row’s “Intern Chronicles” series, Acquah was asked to describe his routine, his role at ESPN, and how … Continue reading →

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re-Think INK: 25 Years at the Mixit Print Studio

The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery, College of the Holy Cross will present “re-Think INK: 25 Years at the Mixit Print Studio,” an extensive collection of work created at the Mixit Print Studio. The studio, a Boston-area printmaking … Continue reading →

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Blog: Quinlevan ’15 Eager to Explore Spain in Year Abroad

NAME Erin Quinlevan ’15 HOMETOWN Mequon, Wis. AREAS OF STUDY Psychology and studio art double major WHERE SHE’S STUDYING The University of the Balearic Islands in Palma de Mallorca, Spain WHY SHE CHOSE SPAIN “I want to experience the rich … Continue reading →

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‘Could there be a $1 billion jackpot?’

The size of U.S. lottery jackpots is growing as game mergers and ticket price increases drive amounts higher, CNN reported this morning. Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, commented on what was contributing … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Listed Among The Princeton Review’s ‘The Best 378 Colleges’

The College of the Holy Cross is one of the country’s best institutions for undergraduate education, according to The Princeton Review’s annual college guide, “The Best 378 Colleges.”  Schools included in the 2014 edition of the guide—which were selected according … Continue reading →

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Frederick J. Murphy Receives Posthumous Book Award

Frederick J. Murphy, former professor of religious studies, has received posthumous recognition by the Biblical Archaeological Society. “Apocalypticism in the Bible and Its World: A Comprehensive Introduction” (Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2012) received the 2013 Biblical Archaeology Society Award for … Continue reading →

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‘The 25 Biggest Celebrities From Central Massachusetts’

GoLocalWorcester recently compiled their 25 biggest celebrities from central Massachusetts, and there were a few familiar faces on the list. Check out these celebrities with ties to the College of the Holy Cross: Erika Bearman ’03, senior vice president of … Continue reading →

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‘New to campus’

Worcester Magazine recently published a list of new and innovative things that were happening on Worcester-area campuses this fall. Here’s what was highlighted from Holy Cross: “The College of the Holy Cross will boast new hydration stations that will be … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to co-sponsor 21st Annual North American Society for the Study of Romanticism Conference

The College of the Holy Cross and Boston University are this year’s North American Society for the Study of Romanticism (NASSR) conference co-sponsors. The event will draw hundreds of scholars from around the world for a series of lectures, debates, … Continue reading →

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‘A blunt Pope Francis targets free market economics’

In a recent CNBC.com piece on the economic impact of statements from Pope Francis on the free market economy, Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, weighed in on some of the thinking … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor Releases New Collection

Susan Elizabeth Sweeney, associate professor of English at the College of the Holy Cross, recently released a chapbook of poetry, ‘Hand Me Down,’ which was published by Finishing Line Press in June. Sweeney, who has published writing in journals in … Continue reading →

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‘Nativity School celebrates 10 years’

This month, Nativity School of Worcester will celebrate the tenth anniversary of its opening. Founded in 2003 by the College of the Holy Cross and the New England Province of Jesuits, Nativity has many ties to the campus community. Students … Continue reading →

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