Monthly Archives: November 2016

Holy Cross Athletics Ranked in National Top 20 for Graduation Success Rate

Posted on November 15, 2016 by College of the Holy Cross

The College of the Holy Cross’ athletic teams are tied for 17th in the nation out of 351 Division I schools with an overall graduation rate of 97 percent, according to the Graduation Success Rate Report released by the NCAA. … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor and Alumnus Weigh in on the Economic Value of Sports Stadiums

Posted on November 11, 2016 by Holy Cross in the News

Victor Matheson, professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, was recently featured on HBO’s weekly talk show “Any Given Wednesday with Bill Simmons.” In this episode, Simmons ’92 discusses the economic value of sports stadiums using the … Continue reading →

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Three Holy Cross Alumni Help to Bring Murals to Downtown Worcester

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Evangelia Stefanakos

This summer, POW!WOW! Worcester, a 10-day mural festival committed to making Worcester a more culturally dynamic place by activating spaces, engaging in the arts, and generating pride in the downtown area, heavily involved the work of three Holy Cross alumni: … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Men’s and Women’s Basketball Set To Open 2016-17 Season

Posted on November 9, 2016 by College of the Holy Cross

Women’s Basketball The Holy Cross women’s basketball team will begin the 2016-17 season when it travels to Manhattan for a 7 p.m. game on Friday, Nov. 11. The audio and video feed of the contest between the Lady Crusaders and … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross President Discusses College’s Future In ‘Central Mass. by the Numbers’

Posted on November 9, 2016 by Jessica Kennedy

In this year’s edition of “Central Mass. by the Numbers,” an annual publication by the Worcester Business Journal that offers a “quantitative snapshot of the region’s economy,” Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J., president of the College of the Holy Cross, … Continue reading →

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Unity Week Events to Explore “Intersectionality of Identity”

Posted on November 9, 2016 by College of the Holy Cross

The Student Government Association, in partnership with the Office of Student Involvement and various academic departments, offices and student organizations, has planned various discussions, film screenings, workshops and multicultural events exploring the theme of “Intersectionality of Identity.” The events, which … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Sophomore Recognized for Soccer and Academic Successes

Posted on November 8, 2016 by Holy Cross in the News

Arno Rupp ’18, a forward on the College of the Holy Cross men’s soccer team, was recently recognized for his accomplishments on and off the field, according to an article by Goholycross.com. Rupp, who is from Wolfsberg, Austria, knows five … Continue reading →

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Student-Faculty Research Highlighted on Cover of American Journal of Physics

Posted on November 3, 2016 by Grainne Fitzpatrick '17

The October issue of the American Journal of Physics featured the research of Janine Shertzer, professor of physics, and Sean McAlinden ’15, physics major, not only within its pages, but also on its cover. Their paper, titled “Quantum scattering from … Continue reading →

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Washington Semester Award Winner to Present Lecture on Syrian Refugees in America

Posted on November 3, 2016 by Jessica Kennedy

The Center for Interdisciplinary Studies at the College of the Holy Cross has selected Alexander Kochenburger ’17, an international studies major from Storrs, Conn., as the Washington Semester Away Program, Mauricio Vannicelli Award recipient. Kochenburger will present a lecture titled … Continue reading →

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Local Paper Covers Holy Cross’ Hanify-Howland Lecture

Posted on November 3, 2016 by Holy Cross in the News

On Oct. 25, Nancy Lublin, founder and CEO of Crisis Text Line — a 24/7, free, text message-based support service for people with a variety of issues, including depression, substance abuse, physical abuse and eating disorders, presented the Hanify-Howland Memorial … Continue reading →

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10 Reasons to Be Excited for the Ram-Crusader Cup in New York City

Posted on November 1, 2016 by Jessica McCaughey

The longstanding football rivalry between the Holy Cross Crusaders and the Fordham Rams will come to a head this year on Nov. 12, 2016 on the biggest stage the Ram-Crusader Cup has ever seen: Yankee Stadium. In addition to the … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross and Fordham to Compete in Ram-Crusader Cup at Yankee Stadium

Posted on November 1, 2016 by Bridget Campolettano

The College of the Holy Cross Crusaders will host the Fordham University Rams at Yankee Stadium as the two teams compete for the 31st Ram-Crusader Cup on November 12. Kick-off is scheduled for 3 p.m. “At Holy Cross we are … Continue reading →

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