Monthly Archives: May 2017

Two Juniors Awarded Full-Tuition Scholarship for Women in the Sciences

Posted on May 8, 2017 by Evangelia Stefanakos

Phallika Mon ’18, a chemistry major, and Michelle Yu ’18, a mathematics major and environmental studies minor, have been named recipients of Clare Boothe Luce Scholarships for the 2017-18 academic year. The scholarship is awarded to two women entering their … Continue reading →

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Religious Studies Professor Weighs in on Upcoming Pope/Trump Meeting

Posted on May 5, 2017 by Holy Cross in the News

With a meeting between Pope Francis and President Trump confirmed for May 24, speculations have begun around the impending interaction between the “slum pope” and “billionaire.” Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, … Continue reading →

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‘College Business Programs Look to the Liberal Arts Model’

Posted on May 4, 2017 by Holy Cross in the News

Business may be the most popular major in the country, but employers complain that recent college graduates do not possess critical thinking and communication skills — skills that a recent NPR article notes can be developed through liberal arts courses. … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Academic Conference a Showcase of Student Research, Creativity

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Evangelia Stefanakos

Over the course of four jam-packed days, the College of the Holy Cross saw yet another successful Academic Conference come and go. From Seelos Theatre and the Hogan Campus Center, to the Cantor Art Gallery and the Stein Atrium, more … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Produces Fourteen Fulbright Scholars

Posted on May 3, 2017 by College of the Holy Cross

Thirteen members of the Class of 2017 and one member of the Class of 2016 have been awarded Fulbright grants to teach and conduct research around the world during the 2017-18 academic year. Since 2005, Holy Cross students have received … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Join Women’s Hockey East in 2018-19 Season

Posted on May 2, 2017 by College of the Holy Cross

The Women’s Hockey East Association and the College of the Holy Cross announced today that Holy Cross has accepted an invitation to join the conference as its 10th member school. The Crusaders will begin play as a member of Women’s … Continue reading →

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Refugee Awareness Week: Writing for Change

Posted on May 1, 2017 by Mary Cunningham '17

Pax Christi, a student group that promotes peace and justice, sponsored Refugee Awareness Week April 18-25 to increase awareness and promote action around the refugee crisis. Throughout the week, Pax Christi shared information at lobby tables in Hogan, and invited … Continue reading →

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