Monthly Archives: February 2023

Holy Cross Faculty Celebrates Academic Value of Comics as Dinand Library Accepts Enormous Donation

Posted on February 28, 2023 by Michael Bonner

No one within the College of the Holy Cross’ English Department today has taught longer on Mount St. James than Susan Elizabeth Sweeney, Distinguished Professor of Arts and Humanities. One of her favorite topics to share with students is detective … Continue reading →

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College Names Sean Scanlon VP for Advancement

Posted on February 27, 2023 by John Hill

The College of the Holy Cross has named Sean Scanlon, an innovative and entrepreneurial fundraising leader, as its next vice president for advancement. Scanlon currently serves as vice president for development at Syracuse University, where he helped to launch and … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross President Vincent Rougeau: National Rankings Don’t Fully Explain What Colleges Offer

Posted on February 24, 2023 by Holy Cross in the News

The U.S. News & World Report rankings, long a major influencer in higher education, have been facing a growing opposition within law and medical schools that are refusing to participate due to equity concerns, with the rankings favoring wealth and … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Study Abroad Interest Surges

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Megan Bard

Applications for the College of the Holy Cross’ nation-leading study abroad program are up more than 30% for the 2023-2024 academic year over the previous year, according to the Office of Study Abroad.

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Can Lula Stabilize Brazil’s Democracy After Bolsonaro? Holy Cross Expert Shares Insight

Posted on February 9, 2023 by Holy Cross in the News

Newly elected Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will meet with  President Joe Biden in Washington, D.C. on Friday amid political turmoil and deep divisions in Brazil, including the storming of government buildings in the Brazilian capital by far-right … Continue reading →

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English Professor Leila Philip Makes National News with Latest Release, “Beaverland: How One Weird Rodent Made America”

Posted on February 3, 2023 by Maura Sullivan Hill

Holy Cross English professor Leila Philip’s latest book is making national headlines with an unlikely protagonist: beavers.

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Holy Cross Releases ‘Aspire,’ Its Strategic Plan for the Next Decade

Posted on February 1, 2023 by College of the Holy Cross

The College of the Holy Cross on Feb. 1 released its strategic plan, Aspire: Our Strategic Vision for a Hope-Filled Future, which prioritizes areas for work and growth over the next five to 10 years.

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