Monthly Archives: June 2023

Holy Cross and Worcester Polytechnic Institute To Develop Dual Degree Programs

Posted on June 28, 2023 by College of the Holy Cross

Two of Worcester’s oldest institutions of higher education have announced a new partnership to strengthen collaboration and provide new pathways for students. Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) President Grace Wang and Holy Cross President Vincent D. Rougeau signed a memorandum of … Continue reading →

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How Trees Increase Equity Across Worcester Neighborhoods

Posted on June 27, 2023 by Megan Bard

As a young teacher in the South Bronx, Nicholas Geron focused on engaging his high school students not only in their courses, but also in their environment. At a time when New York City was investing in its Million Trees … Continue reading →

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College Partners with Worcester Public Schools to Introduce Classics to Young Students

Posted on June 13, 2023 by Megan Bard

Holy Cross students brought ancient Greek civilization to a Worcester middle school spring semester, in an effort to introduce young students to the field of classics.

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How a New Holy Cross Course Is Tackling the ‘Leaky Pipeline’ of Women in STEM

Posted on June 1, 2023 by Meredith Fidrocki

College of the Holy Cross Science in Community students are on a mission to change the future makeup of the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields.

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Class of 2023 Spotlight: Charlie Cassidy

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

When he was young, Charlie Cassidy ’23 knew he wanted to be a classics major but it wasn’t until high school that he fell in love with chemistry. At the College of the Holy Cross, he found a way to … Continue reading →

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