Monthly Archives: September 2021

Holy Cross Psychology Professor Receives 2021 Joseph B. Gittler Award From the American Psychological Foundation

Posted on September 30, 2021 by College of the Holy Cross

Mark Freeman, Holy Cross Distinguished Professor of Ethics and Society and professor of psychology, has received the Joseph B. Gittler Award from the American Psychological Foundation for his scholarly and transformative contributions to the philosophical foundations of psychological knowledge. “I … Continue reading →

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Renowned Composer and Music Professor Osvaldo Golijov Nominated for 2021 Latin Grammy

Posted on September 30, 2021 by Holy Cross in the News

Argentinean-born composer and Loyola Professor of Music Osvaldo Golijov was recently nominated for the 2021 Latin Grammy Awards in the “Best Classical Contemporary Composition” for his recent work “Falling Out of Time.” A much-anticipated release from Golijov, the “Falling Out … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Spanish Professor Receives Fellowship From National Humanities Center

Posted on September 24, 2021 by College of the Holy Cross

Juan Ramos, associate professor of Spanish at Holy Cross, has been awarded the M.H. Abrams Fellowship at the National Humanities Center for the 2021-22 academic year. Ramos is one of 36 fellows—chosen from a pool of 638 applicants from a … Continue reading →

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Student-Generated Urban Studies Minor Debuts at Holy Cross

Posted on September 23, 2021 by Maura Sullivan Hill

Maggie Hartnett ’23 knew she enjoyed the architecture classes she took during her first year at Holy Cross, but wasn’t quite sure she wanted to be an architect. Then, when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, she took note of the changes … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Students, Alumnus Receive Distinguished Scholarships

Posted on September 23, 2021 by College of the Holy Cross

Once again this year, College of the Holy Cross students—and an alumnus—have earned coveted scholarships from prestigious organizations, including the Knight-Hennessy Scholar Program and the Fulbright Program. These honors speak to the boundless curiosity of Holy Cross students, the impact … Continue reading →

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Misguided Drug Policies Worsening Overdose Epidemic, Says Sociology Professor

Posted on September 17, 2021 by Holy Cross in the News

The United States is at a pivotal moment in its fight against drug overdose, with over 93,000 Americans having lost their lives to fatal drug overdose last year alone, making 2020 the worst year on record. In an article for … Continue reading →

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Why Do Tiny Animals Like Spiders and Ticks Have Such a Powerful Bite? A Holy Cross Biology Professor Explains

Posted on September 17, 2021 by Holy Cross in the News

Why do tiny animals like spiders and ticks have such a powerful bite? Turns out it’s heavy metals! According to a recent study, elements such as zinc and copper mix with natural proteins to make durable stingers, claws and jaws … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Magazine Launches Podcast

Posted on September 10, 2021 by College of the Holy Cross

Holy Cross Magazine has branched out into a new platform: the Holy Cross Magazine Podcast.

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English Professor Points to 18th-Century Poetry for Sage Wellness Advice During the Pandemic

Posted on September 2, 2021 by Holy Cross in the News

In the age of COVID-19, some readers are turning to age-old texts for wellness advice. One of these relevant texts is “The Art of Preserving Health,” a poem by the Scottish poet-physician John Armstrong published in 1744, a year after … Continue reading →

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