Monthly Archives: August 2015

Holy Cross to Host Series of Events to Honor the Pope’s Historic U.S. Visit

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Cristal Steuer

Pope Francis, the world’s first Jesuit pope, will make his first visit to the U.S. Sept. 22–27, 2015. To celebrate and honor the pope’s historic visit, the College of the Holy Cross will host a series of events. The College … Continue reading →

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Hurricane Katrina Exhibit at Holy Cross Featured on National Radio

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Holy Cross in the News

In the honor of the 10th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Daina Harvey, assistant professor of sociology at the College of the Holy Cross, will present “Katrina Then and Now: Artists as Witness,” an exhibit that will focus on the relationship … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery, Video: Members of Class of 2019 Move Into Their New Home

Posted on August 29, 2015 by

The steady stream of packed cars making their way up College Hill and snaking through Gate 7 on the morning of Aug. 29 signaled the start of another school year at Holy Cross. The 741 members of the Class … Continue reading →

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Nicole Giannino Drafted by Boston Blades

Posted on August 28, 2015 by College of the Holy Cross

Former Holy Cross student-athlete Nicole Giannino ’15 was selected in the Canadian Women’s Hockey League draft by the Boston Blades on Sunday afternoon. She was the Blades’ second draft pick and was selected 10th overall. Giannino accumulated 70 points with … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross’ Shala Murray ’10 to Compete for the Title of Ms. America 2015

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Kelly Ethier

College of the Holy Cross alumna Shala Murray ’10, Ms. New England 2015, will take the stage on Saturday, Aug. 29 and compete for the title of Ms. America 2015 at the Curtis Theatre in Brea, Calif. For Murray, winning … Continue reading →

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Data: New Report Shows Holy Cross Students’ Post-Graduate Success

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Evangelia Stefanakos

With their newly minted undergraduate degrees, the Class of 2014 continued to succeed in the post-graduate world according to research recently conducted by the Career Planning Center. The report was based on 598 respondents, 88 percent of the 676 students … Continue reading →

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Business Insider Ranks Holy Cross Among Best Liberal Arts Colleges in America

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Holy Cross in the News

Business Insider recently ranked the College of the Holy Cross No. 20 on its list of “The 24 best liberal arts colleges in America.” According to the business-focused website, “Not only does Holy Cross prepare students to join the workforce … Continue reading →

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‘Liberal arts strongholds stand by their plans’

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Holy Cross in the News

A recent article in the Worcester Business Journal highlighted the College of the Holy Cross for its strong commitment towards providing a liberal arts education. The article writes that a number of universities have become increasingly trade-focused, but Holy Cross … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: New Student Orientations Prepare the Class of 2019

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Evangelia Stefanakos

Over the summer, members of the Class of 2019 participated in a range of orientation programs designed to prepare students for their new adventure on Mount St. James. Through these programs, students began establishing relationships with fellow classmates; met staff, … Continue reading →

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‘10 Great Colleges That Don’t Care About Your SATs’

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Holy Cross in the News

The College of the Holy Cross has been included in the listing of ‘10 Great Colleges That Don’t Care About Your SATs’ by Money. According to the outlet, which is a subsidiary of Time Inc., this list was compiled of … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross & Boston University to Compete for Turnpike Trophy

Posted on August 21, 2015 by College of the Holy Cross

Boston University and the College of the Holy Cross have announced the creation of the Turnpike Trophy competition, an athletic series between the in-state Patriot League rivals that will span at least 21 varsity sports in its inaugural year, both … Continue reading →

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New WRTA Bus Route to Connect Holy Cross, Assumption and Worcester State

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Cristal Steuer

The Higher Education Consortium of Central Massachusetts, Inc. (HECCMA) recently announced an agreement with the Worcester Regional Transit Authority (WRTA) to provide a new “College Route” connecting three HECCMA institutions: Assumption College, College of the Holy Cross, and Worcester State … Continue reading →

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Cantor Art Gallery Presents ‘Katrina Then and Now: Artists as Witness’

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Kelly Ethier

The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross will present the exhibition “Katrina Then and Now: Artists as Witness,” curated by Daina Cheyenne Harvey, assistant professor of sociology and anthropology. The exhibition will … Continue reading →

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Wide Range of Faculty Experts at Holy Cross Available to Discuss Pope’s First U.S. Visit

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Cristal Steuer

Faculty experts in a wide range of disciplines from the College of the Holy Cross are available to offer distinctive perspectives on Pope Francis’ first visit to the U.S., Sept. 22 – 27, 2015. For more information, or for assistance … Continue reading →

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Students are Honored with Prominent Awards Recognizing Academic Excellence

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Evangelia Stefanakos

A number of Holy Cross students and recent alumni received highly competitive national awards, recognizing their academic achievements and continuing to support their future goals. The awards allowed these individuals — whose accomplishments span a range of disciplines — to … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Welcome Class of 2019 on Aug. 29

Posted on August 18, 2015 by

Holy Cross will welcome an academically accomplished and diverse first-year class of 741 students on Aug. 29. Of the 6,595 applicants who applied for admission to the Class of 2019, 37 percent (or 2,442) were accepted. Approximately 24 percent of … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Presents Seelos Film Series for Fall 2015

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Sarah Barrett '18

The College of the Holy Cross will be featuring the following films in Seelos Theater this fall. All films are free and open to the public. “Wild” Wed., Sept. 2: Showings at 3 and 8 p.m. Rated R. Starring Reese … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Students Conduct Cutting-Edge Summer Research on Campus

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Evangelia Stefanakos

After the academic year ended, over 100 students returned to spend their summers on campus where they participated in leading research spanning a range of disciplines: 67 students engaged in research in the sciences; 31 in the humanities, social sciences, … Continue reading →

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‘And the Next Top Trainer Is…’

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Holy Cross in the News

College of the Holy Cross alumnus, Gideon Akande ’06 was named the Men’s Health Next Top Trainer after completing a series of competitions against other contestants. In the series finale of the Men’s Health Next Top Trainer, Akande competed against … Continue reading →

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Patriot League to Celebrate 25th Anniversary Season in 2015-16

Posted on August 12, 2015 by College of the Holy Cross

The Patriot League will celebrate its 25th anniversary throughout the 2015-16 school year, and the coverage begins in August with the announcement of 25-member anniversary teams for each of the sports that have been in competition in the league’s tenure … Continue reading →

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