Monthly Archives: July 2014

Blog: Andersen ’16 Ready for the Challenge of Studying in Another Country

NAME Jackson Andersen ’16 HOMETOWN Pembroke, Mass. AREAS OF STUDY History major WHERE HE’S STUDYING Univeristy of Bamberg, Germany WHY HE CHOSE GERMANY “I began studying German at Holy Cross, and really enjoyed the classes. I knew I wanted to … Continue reading →

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‘Holy Cross Ranks No. 53 on Forbes’ List of America’s Top Colleges’

The College of the Holy Cross ranked no. 53 overall and no. 44 among private colleges on Forbes’ list of America’s Top Colleges. Forbes partnered with the Washington, D.C.-based Center for College Affordability and Productivity (CCAP) to compile the list. … Continue reading →

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‘Exhibit showcases German artist’s version of saintly and secular female subjects’

In an article for the National Catholic Reporter, Amanda Luyster, visual arts lecturer at the College of the Holy Cross, offers insight into the art work of Albrecht Dürer, in light of a new exhibit at the Cleveland Museum of … Continue reading →

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‘Fiske Guide’ Includes Holy Cross Among ‘Best and Most Interesting’ Colleges

Once again, the College of the Holy Cross has been included in the “Fiske Guide to Colleges.” Compiled by former New York Times education editor Edward B. Fiske, the 2015 edition of the guide is a selective and systematic look … Continue reading →

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J. D. “Dave” Power III ’53 Inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame

J. D. “Dave” Power III ’53, founder of J.D. Power and Associates, has been inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame, joining the ranks of elite company names like Ford, Chrysler, Dodge, Porsche and Royce. The only organization of its … Continue reading →

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‘First impression: Admissions officials give tips on how to ace a college interview’

In the highly competitive landscape of the college search, most admissions counselors aren’t known for sharing tips on how to apply to just anyone. But that is exactly what happens during the summer at the College of the Holy Cross. … Continue reading →

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‘Selfies’

In a Worcester Magazine cover story, Christian Santillo, director of web communications at the College of the Holy Cross, discusses the social phenomenon of the “selfie.” Santillo says the recent spike in selfies could be credited to two distinct technological … Continue reading →

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Talented Young Musicians Take Journey Through Classical Music at Inaugural Summer Program

By Amadeus Finlay “I’ve learned what ‘classical’ means. It means something that sings and dances through sheer joy of existence.” — Gustav Holst June 23-27 saw the air above Mount St. James filled with the ornate sounds of Schubert, Schumann … Continue reading →

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‘Boston student-athlete thrives after early turmoil’

Attacked by her father when still in the womb, Yonetta Harris, a member of the College of the Holy Cross class of 2018, has built a life that touches many. In an in-depth interview with the Boston Globe, Harris and … Continue reading →

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Strong Alumni Support Makes for Record-Breaking Year in Giving to Holy Cross

Despite national trends indicating a decline in alumni participation rates at many institutions, Holy Cross once again surpassed 50 percent donor participation in alumni giving, which will likely place it among the top 10 colleges and universities nationwide. The College … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Magazine Receives International CASE Award for Editorial Design

The College of the Holy Cross was recently honored by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) with a 2014 Circle of Excellence Award in the category of editorial design for the Holy Cross Magazine spread, “He Was … Continue reading →

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‘Were the Billions Brazil Spent on World Cup Stadiums Worth It?’

In an opinion piece for FiveThirtyEight, Victor Matheson, professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, discusses the lasting economic effects of World Cup stadiums. “The overwhelming conclusion of scholarly research on the subject of stadiums and arenas … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Class of 2018 Gets Taste of College Life at Summer Gateways Orientation

Incoming students and their parents were on campus in June for three separate sessions of Summer Gateways Orientation. The workshops, lectures, and special events allowed attendees to meet faculty and administrators, make friends, and learn about life in and out … Continue reading →

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‘Sunday Sit-down: Edwin A. Coolbaugh’

Edwin Coolbaugh, assistant dean of students and director of residence life and housing, gave the Worcester Telegram & Gazette an inside look into student housing at the College of the Holy Cross. In a one-on-one interview on campus, Coolbaugh explained … Continue reading →

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Students Conduct Leading Research During Summer on Campus

Though classes have ended for the 2013-2014 academic year, 109 College of the Holy Cross students are spending their summers on campus, engaged in prominent research spanning a diversity of disciplines: 64 students are researching in the sciences, 39 in … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Admissions Offers Helpful Tips for Rising High School Seniors

Summer is officially here, which means it’s the perfect time for high school students to kick their college search process into high gear. At July Advisory Days, Holy Cross offers rising high school seniors — whether they are planning to … Continue reading →

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‘Holy Cross exhibit a collaboration between artist and astronaut’

The Worcester Telegram & Gazette recently paid a visit to the College of the Holy Cross campus to take a look at “Our Fragile Home,” the featured exhibit  in the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery. The concept for … Continue reading →

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Data: Holy Cross Education Prepares Students for Post-Graduate Success

Members of the Class of 2013 fared well in their post-graduate endeavors, according to research conducted recently by the Career Planning Center of Holy Cross. The report is based on a response rate of 83 percent of the class, or … Continue reading →

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