Monthly Archives: July 2015

‘Neel Smith, Holy Cross – Digital Research’

Neel Smith, associate professor of classics at the College of the Holy Cross, is featured on The Academic Minute (broadcast on WAMC Northeast Public Radio), for his work with students researching ancient manuscripts. In the digital age, access to high-resolution, … Continue reading →

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‘Veteran to Run 160 Miles for Fallen Servicewomen’

Bridget Guerrero a member of the College of the Holy Cross class of 1990 and Marine Corps veteran, was recently featured on the website RunnersWorld.com for her quest to run 160 miles in four days in the state of Washington. … Continue reading →

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‘Why Democracies Don’t Want the Olympics Anymore’

College of the Holy Cross economics professor Victor Matheson recently published an editorial in The Washington Post regarding the increasing cost of the Olympic Games. Matheson’s editorial came right after Boston withdrew its bid for 2024 Olympics, with taxpayers citing … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Ranks No. 55 on Forbes’ List of America’s Top Colleges

The College of the Holy Cross ranked No. 55 overall and No. 46 among private colleges on Forbes’ list of America’s Top Colleges. Forbes rated schools on an ROI scale with points for low debt, high graduation rates, student satisfaction … Continue reading →

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Blog: Thompson ’17 Set to Immerse Himself in the French Language and Culture While Abroad

NAME Jonathan Thompson ’17 HOMETOWN Saratoga Springs, New York AREAS OF STUDY English and French double major with a Creative Writing concentration WHERE HE’S STUDYING University of Strasbourg in France WHY HE CHOSE FRANCE “I chose to study in France … Continue reading →

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Blog: Vozella ’17 Spends a Semester Improving Her French and Taking Religion Courses Abroad

NAME Jessica Vozella ’17 HOMETOWN Wakefield, Massachusetts AREAS OF STUDY Religious studies major with a French minor in the College Honors Program WHERE SHE’S STUDYING University of Strasbourg in France WHY SHE CHOSE FRANCE “I have been studying French since … Continue reading →

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Matt Ginn Signs with the Providence Bruins

Recent Holy Cross graduate Matt Ginn’15 from Lindsay, Ontario, has signed with the Providence Bruins of the American Hockey League (AHL). Providence is the top minor league affiliate of the Boston Bruins. At the conclusion of the 2015 season, Ginn … Continue reading →

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‘How J.D. Power drove change in auto research’

College of the Holy Cross alumnus J.D.“Dave” Power III ’53, was recently featured in Fortune and CNN Money, sharing his story about the founding of his world-famous business: J.D. Power and Associates. In the article, Power describes his company’s start … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross’ Amy Archambault Sets Things “inMotion” with Boston Arts Residency

Amy Archambault ’08, studio supervisor and lecturer at the College of the Holy Cross, has been selected as the Boston Center for the Arts (BCA) Summer 2015 Public Art Resident. Her ten-week long residency started on June 1 and her … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alum, Robert Dudley ’08, Receives Second Fulbright

College of the Holy Cross alumnus Robert Dudley ’08, recently earned his second Fulbright award to study in Germany. Dudley, a classics major, received his first Fulbright as an English teaching assistant in Germany after his graduation from Holy Cross. … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Hires Amit Taneja to Fill New Role as Chief Diversity Officer

Following a national search, the College of the Holy Cross has announced the hiring of Amit Taneja as the associate dean for diversity and inclusion and chief diversity officer. This is a new position at Holy Cross and is part … Continue reading →

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

The College of the Holy Cross has again been featured in the Fiske Guide to Colleges, a guide compiled by former New York Times education editor, Edward B. Fiske.  The colleges and universities featured are among the “best and most … Continue reading →

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‘School’s murals show ‘where education began’ in Worcester’

In a Telegram & Gazette front page story, College of the Holy Cross rising seniors Nicole Landry ’16 and Sarah Valente ’16, were featured for a summer research project they are working on at Worcester East Middle School. The pair … Continue reading →

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Three Holy Cross Alumni Ordained into Priesthood

Three alumni from the College of the Holy Cross have recently been ordained into the priesthood. Rev. Brent H. Otto, S.J.’01, and Rev. Loren Adam DeLeon, S.J. ’03, have been ordained into the Society of Jesus and Father Alexander Scott … Continue reading →

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‘Tokyo Olympic Venue Shaping Up as World’s Costliest Stadium’

According to the Associated Press (AP), the marquee venue for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, could be the most expensive sports stadium in the world. Victor Matheson, professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, who specializes … Continue reading →

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Money Magazine Ranks Holy Cross No. 18 Among Best Liberal Arts Colleges in the Country

The College of the Holy Cross ranks No. 18 on Money Magazine’s list of “The 50 Best Liberal Arts Colleges,” and No. 89 overall  on Money’s list of “Best Colleges,” which ranked 736 schools nationwide. According to Money, which is … Continue reading →

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Amanda Belichick Named Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach

Amanda Belichick was recently named the head coach of the women’s lacrosse team at the College of the Holy Cross. The news of her appointment ran in more than 50 media outlets across the country including ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Yahoo! … Continue reading →

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‘Pay-To-Play: The Business Of College Athletic Recruitment’

A recent article in Forbes features College of the Holy Cross’ Greg DiCenzo, head baseball coach, discussing the increasing intensity and expense for high school athletes that want to play a sport in college. Many high school athletes are determined … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Launches Redesigned, Mobile-Friendly Website

The College of the Holy Cross has launched a new mobile-friendly website, featuring a comprehensive redesign, more photography, and improved navigation to better convey the College’s story to multiple audiences. The new website was developed to showcase the exceptional academic … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Celebrates the Progression of the Blackstone Heritage Corridor Visitor Center

On Tuesday, July 7, Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J., president of the College of the Holy Cross, and Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02) joined state and local leaders to celebrate the announcement of Phase I of the Blackstone Heritage Corridor Visitor … Continue reading →

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