Monthly Archives: June 2016

Holy Cross Faculty Produce Impressive Array of Professional Work

“As we approach the end of another academic year, I am struck by how much we have accomplished this year and how much we have to celebrate,” said Margaret Freije, vice president for academic affairs and dean of the College, … Continue reading →

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Contemplative Center Construction Continues Through Summer

Since its official groundbreaking in April 2015, the Thomas P. Joyce ’59 Contemplative Center has made quick and steady progress, now only a few months away from completion. Since March alone, the roofing, exterior wall membrane, and windows have been … Continue reading →

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Seniors Nicastri and Tymochko Awarded Competitive Full-Tuition Science Scholarships

Kate Nicastri ’17, a chemistry major, and Sarah Tymochko ’17, a mathematics major with a computer science minor, have been named this year’s recipients of the Clare Boothe Luce Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded to two women entering their fourth … Continue reading →

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Alumnus Bill Simmons Gives ‘Today’ Show a Sneak Peek into his New HBO Talk Show

  In a recent interview with NBC’s “Today” show, Bill Simmons ’92 revealed that his new talk show, “Any Given Wednesday,” will touch on pop culture, tech, and where “stuff” is going. However, behind all of these topics, Simmons’ new … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Alums Return Home to the Hill for 2016 Reunion

Holy Cross reunions are traditionally a time of celebration and reconnection for far-flung friends and this year’s festivities were no different. Over the course of two weekends, more than 2,400 alumni and friends returned to campus. On the weekend of … Continue reading →

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Alumnus Awarded for Work in Boosting Diversity at MassMutual

Dominic Blue ’98 recently received the Founders’ Award, an award given by The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Economic Justice. The award, which commemorates the courage and public interest contribution of the committee’s founders in establishing an anti-discrimination organization, … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Graduate Drafted to the Boston Red Sox For the Second Year in a Row

Dominic Lovullo, a history and political science major who graduated from Holy Cross this past May, was selected to play with the Boston Red Sox. Media outlets including ESPN, the Boston Globe, and CBS Boston have been highlighting that Lovullo, 22, … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alumnus Researching Protein that can ‘Swallow Up and Quarantine’ Zika Virus

George Savidis ’12, who is conducting research on the Zika virus, was recently the first author on a study that is shedding light on a breakthrough in treating the virus, Science Daily reports. Savidis, a biology major with a concentration … Continue reading →

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President’s Response to Report of the Mulledy/Healy Legacy Committee

Over the past several months, the College of the Holy Cross, like many other colleges and universities in the United States, has been reflecting on its historical connection with the institution of slavery. The history and legacy of Rev. Thomas … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor Writes About the Orlando Massacre and the Power of Prayer

In a recent piece for the Huffington Post, Mathew N. Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, argues that prayer matters in the aftermath of the Orlando massacre. Schmalz says when he was surveying … Continue reading →

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Message From Holy Cross President Regarding Orlando Tragedy

We at Holy Cross offer our deepest condolences to those affected by yesterday’s horrific attack in Orlando. Holy Cross has strong ties to the Orlando and LGBTQ communities. On behalf of our entire community, I extend our prayers and sympathy … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alumnus is the First African-American Named Captain of the Worcester Police Department

Kenneth J. Davenport ’94, a former lieutenant and 20-year veteran of the Worcester police was promoted to captain of the Worcester Police Department (WPD), the Telegram & Gazette and Worcester Magazine report. Davenport, a visual arts major while at Holy … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Junior Earns Prestigious Truman Scholarship

College of the Holy Cross student Victoria Mousley ’17, a psychology major with a self-designed minor in deaf studies and a concentration in gender, sexuality, and women’s studies from Jericho, Vt., was selected as a 2016 Harry S. Truman Scholar. … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Men’s Varsity Four Place Fourth in the Nation

The Holy Cross men’s varsity four placed fourth in the Grand Final at the 114th Intercollegiate Rowing Association (IRA) National Championship on June 5 on Mercer Lake in West Windsor, N.J. The Crusaders placed fourth overall in the 28-boat varsity … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor Publishes a Book to Celebrate the Holy Year of Mercy

Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, recently published a book titled “Mercy Matters: Opening Yourself to the Life-Changing Gift.” The book, which was published in May 2016 by Our Sunday Visitor, is … Continue reading →

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Video: Spring Blooms on Holy Cross Campus

From student-filled greens across campus to the vibrant flowers lining our walkways, spring has taken root at Holy Cross. The sun’s welcomed warmth has dressed outdoor classroom sessions, spring weekend activities, baseball games and commencement exercises. The campus community has … Continue reading →

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Worcester Bravehearts Set to Start Season at Home This Friday

The Worcester Bravehearts will return to Hanover Insurance Park at Fitton Field on Friday, June 3 at 7:05 p.m. to play against the Leominster-based Wachusett Dirt Dawgs. They will officially kickoff the new season in Portsmouth, N.H., Thursday night, where … Continue reading →

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