Monthly Archives: May 2021

2021 Fenwick Scholar Introduces Ancient Greek Culture to Worcester Elementary Students

Like most people, you might consider the “Iliad” a serious and intimidating piece of classic literature—a cornerstone meant to be read in high school and studied at the university level. But Maia Lee-Chin ’21, the 2020-2021 Fenwick Scholar, would say … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Celebrates Class of 2020 in a Virtual Convocation

Graduates of the Class of 2020 gathered virtually from across the country and around the world on May 22 to celebrate their academic convocation and recognize their class’s honorary degree recipients. The event, which marked one year since their mid-pandemic … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Celebrates 175th Commencement

Holy Cross announced 748 bachelor of arts degree candidates at its 175th commencement held in person this morning on the College’s Fitton Field. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, a career diplomat and Representative of the United States of America to the United … Continue reading →

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Arts Transcending Borders Receives $30,000 Grant From the National Endowment for the Arts

Holy Cross’ Arts Transcending Borders (ATB) program has been approved for a $30,000 Grants for Arts Projects award from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to support artistic programming and community engagement initiatives in Worcester during the 2021-2022 season. … Continue reading →

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Associate Professor of Chemistry Awarded NSF CAREER Award

L. Gaby Avila-Bront, Holy Cross professor of chemistry, was recently awarded over $400,000 from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The award was given through the Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program and is the most prestigious award in support of … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross’ Incoming President Vincent Rougeau Talks About His Historic Appointment and Plans for the College

Vincent D. Rougeau, dean of Boston College Law School and a nationally respected expert in legal education and Catholic social thought, was recently announced as the 33rd president of Holy Cross. The College’s first lay and first Black president is … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Looks to Jesuit Aspirations for Institutional Inspiration

In 2019, following months of discernment, the Society of Jesus announced four aspirations, known as the Universal Apostolic Preferences. These preferences, confirmed by Pope Francis, were offered as guides for the Jesuits’ own ministry and for the work of Jesuit … Continue reading →

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2021 Sanctae Crucis Recipients Honored for Leadership During Pandemic

On Tuesday, May 4, 2021, the College of the Holy Cross will present seven alumni with Sanctae Crucis Awards for their extraordinary commitment and leadership in critical fields throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The Sanctae Crucis Award is the highest non-degree … Continue reading →

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Academic Conference Showcases Creativity, Wide-Ranging Research of Holy Cross Students

  Two summers ago, while studying abroad in Cambodia, Emily O’Regan ’21 had the first inspiration for her honors thesis: “I spent weeks deep in the jungle surrounded by some of the most pristine landscapes and incredible wildlife I had … Continue reading →

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