Monthly Archives: August 2015

Blog: Ferguson ’17 to Explore the Culture of Ireland Through a Sociological Perspective in Year Abroad

NAME Elena Ferguson ’17 HOMETOWN: Nashville, Tennessee AREAS OF STUDY Sociology major with Africana Studies concentration WHERE SHE’S STUDYING University College Cork in Ireland WHY SHE CHOSE IRELAND “I thought that it would be interesting to learn about the Irish … Continue reading →

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‘ISLA International: Three Worcester grads work to bring clean energy to the Caribbean and the world’

College of the Holy Cross alumnus Federico Sotomayor ’10, was featured in MassLive as co-founder of the Worcester-based startup, ISLA International. Sotomayor has partnered with two other Worcester natives to create ISLA, which is committed to bringing clean energy and … Continue reading →

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‘Intern provides hands-on care to recuperating turtles’

College of the Holy Cross’ Jose Santiago ’17 was recently featured in Topsail Advertiser for his work this summer helping injured sea turtles in North Carolina at the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center. Topsail reports that Santiago … Continue reading →

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Video: Idyllic Summer Months Bring Different Feel to Holy Cross Campus

From longer days to lush lawns and trees to colorful garden beds, the resplendent beauty of the Holy Cross campus shines most brightly during the summer months. It’s also the most idyllic time on campus. The sights and sounds of … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: 2015 Summer Construction, Renovation and Maintenance Across Campus

While the buzz of students and faculty has receded across campus for the summer, the buildings and walkways have instead been filled with the sounds of power tools and bulldozers. With more than 45 projects reaching all corners of campus, … Continue reading →

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Princeton Review Ranks Holy Cross Among Best Colleges for Undergraduate Education in the Country

The College of the Holy Cross is one of the country’s best undergraduate academic institutions, according to the Princeton Review’s Best 380 Colleges list. The Princeton Review’s annual college guide is a list of the top 15 percent of America’s … Continue reading →

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Blog: Vignati ’17 Hopes to Inspire Others During Yearlong Study in France

NAME Thomas Vignati ’17 HOMETOWN West Hartford, Connecticut AREAS OF STUDY English and French double major WHERE HE’S STUDYING University of Burgundy in Dijon, France WHY HE CHOSE FRANCE “For its beauty, culture and language.” WHAT HE’S MOST LOOKING FORWARD … Continue reading →

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‘Crusading Against Autism’

Bob Wright, a member of College of the Holy Cross class of 1965, along with his wife Suzanne were profiled in People Magazine’s “Heroes Among Us.” The Wrights began Autism Speaks, an award-winning organization that has raised millions to fund … Continue reading →

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