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Photo Gallery: Homecoming 2016, a Weekend of Celebration

Crusaders young and old returned to Mount St. James to celebrate Fall Homecoming 2016 on Sept. 23-24. It was an event-packed weekend of recognition, reconnection, and revelry. Friday night featured the Holy Cross Alumni Association’s annual dinner, where five alumni … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Contemplative Center Architectural Concepts Come to Fruition

Thanks in part to a cooperative winter, construction on the Thomas P. Joyce ’59 Contemplative Center is moving along swiftly and steadily. Concrete footings, steel wall bracings, and wooden frames have brought the project’s architectural concepts to fruition. According to … Continue reading →

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Video: Winter on the Hill Is All About Making Memories

Winter at Holy Cross — a time to cement friendships by creating cherished memories. A glistening snow-covered campus plays host to impromptu snowball fights, inspiring artistic performances and spirited competitions. And a plate of Crossroads’ legendary mac and cheese (seriously, … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Holy Cross Greets Parents During Family Weekend

This year’s Family Weekend was similar to others I have attended (as an employee of Holy Cross). The campus was beautifully manicured, accented by rows of multicolored mums and resplendent fall foliage. Signs enthusiastically welcomed visitors. The weekend schedule was … Continue reading →

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New Mobile-Friendly Alumni and Campaign Websites Launch

The Become More campaign website launched on Sept. 30. The site serves as the informational hub for all campaign news and updates, and it succinctly describes campaign objectives, goals and progress. The web pages feature bold, artistic photography of the … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Fall Homecoming a Weekend of Recognition and Celebration

Beautiful fall weather provided the perfect backdrop as alumni returned to campus during Homecoming weekend to reminisce, reconnect, and celebrate. The Holy Cross Alumni Association (HCAA) kicked off the weekend with its annual dinner on Friday evening. The highlight of … Continue reading →

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Reunion 2015: A Time to Reconnect, Reminisce and Remember

Among Holy Cross’ many points of pride are its alumni and their loyalty to alma mater. Never is this pride more on display than during Reunion weekends. “It is inspiring to witness the reconnection of friends,” says Kristyn Dyer, director … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Snow Didn’t Keep Alumni Away for Winter Homecoming

As the city of Worcester braced for its sixth winter storm in three weeks (as of this writing, the city received the distinction of the snowiest city in the United States), the Alumni Office was putting the final touches on … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Family Weekend Means Reconnecting, Fun, and Insight for Students and Parents Alike

Holy Cross welcomed families to campus for Family Weekend on Oct. 24–26. The activity-packed three days featured lectures, tours, athletics events, music and dance, brilliant autumn foliage, and even a few ghosts and goblins on the Hogan Courtyard. For alumni … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Fall Homecoming a Time to Celebrate

“I’m coming home again,” Instagrammed an alumna making her way back to campus for Fall Homecoming, held on Sept. 26-28. Warm weather and blue cloudless skies provided the perfect backdrop for this year’s festivities. Friday featured the Return to the … Continue reading →

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Strong Alumni Support Makes for Record-Breaking Year in Giving to Holy Cross

Despite national trends indicating a decline in alumni participation rates at many institutions, Holy Cross once again surpassed 50 percent donor participation in alumni giving, which will likely place it among the top 10 colleges and universities nationwide. The College … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Reunion Weekends at Holy Cross a Time to Celebrate

More than 2,400 alumni from near and far gathered on Mount St. James for two Reunion weekends. The time presented an opportunity to reconnect with old friends and make a few new ones. Pride in alma mater was abundant with … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Winter Homecoming Offered Something for Everyone

As more snow blanketed campus, alumni and families made their way back to Mount St. James for Winter Homecoming on Feb. 15. Morning activities provided an opportunity to shake off the winter doldrums. The Hart Center hosted a family swim … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Alumni Gather in Boston to Watch Men’s Hockey Play Frozen Fenway

Thousands of fans cheered on the Holy Cross men’s ice hockey team as it faced off against Bentley University to kick off Citi Frozen Fenway 2014 on Dec. 28. Before the game, 500 alumni, family and friends packed Bill’s Bar … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Holy Cross Family Weekend Offers a Time to Reconnect

A beautiful fall New England weekend provided the perfect backdrop for Holy Cross Family Weekend, Oct. 25–27. This campus-wide celebration invites parents, grandparents and all extended families to experience their student’s home away from home. By all accounts, the weekend … Continue reading →

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Photo Galleries: Fall Homecoming a Weekend of Recognition and Celebration

During the weekend of Oct. 4-5, the Holy Cross Alumni Association welcomed hundreds of alumni, families and friends back to campus for one of its most popular events — Fall Homecoming. The weekend provided an opportunity to honor outstanding alumni … Continue reading →

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Alumni Go Above and Beyond to Ensure Summer Internship for Student

Holy Cross’ Summer Internship Program (SIP) is highly competitive and provides exceptional Holy Cross sophomores and juniors with real-world work experience. The internships are developed through a dedicated network of Holy Cross alumni, parents, and friends, whose resourcefulness was recently … Continue reading →

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