Author Archives: College of the Holy Cross

“A Force For Respect and Equality”: Ogretta McNeil Honored Posthumously For Her Impact on Worcester Public Schools

Posted on December 6, 2023 by College of the Holy Cross

Over a decade ago, when Worcester resident Sarai Rivera was considering a run for a city council seat, she turned to one person: Ogretta McNeil, Holy Cross associate professor emerita of psychology and, at the time, a member of the … Continue reading →

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How Does Road Salt Affect the Blackstone River Ecosystem?

Posted on November 6, 2023 by College of the Holy Cross

Curious about the effect that road salt has on the ecosystem of the Blackstone River, Aidan Bowler ’24 and Francisco Luc Zafon-Whalen ’24 worked with Pedro Torres, assistant professor of biology, collecting and analyzing data in the hope of gaining … Continue reading →

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Documenting How Climate Change Affects Apples

Posted on September 22, 2023 by College of the Holy Cross

As climate change has a more significant effect on local orchards, Ross Comcowich ’25 and Matthew Rigione ’25 worked with Daina Harvey, associate professor of sociology and anthropology, to document how orchardists and cider-makers are preparing for the changes to … Continue reading →

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‘The First Impression is That You’re Home’

Posted on September 4, 2023 by College of the Holy Cross

On August 26, first-year students experienced their first Holy Cross tradition, Move-In Day, when they were welcomed to Mount St. James by students, staff, faculty, and alums who helped carry their bags and boxes to their dorm rooms. Video by … Continue reading →

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The Class of 2027 Hits The Hill

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

On Aug. 26, members of the Class of 2027 were welcomed to their home for the next four years by Holy Cross leadership, staff, students and alumni, first at their actual move-in and, later, at the annual Mass of the … Continue reading →

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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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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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Class of 2023 Spotlight: Bryan Rivas

Posted on May 26, 2023 by College of the Holy Cross

Name: Bryan Rivas  Major: Economics Hometown: Los Angeles, California. More specifically Watts, California.  Activities: Latin American Student Organization (LASO), WCHC 88.1-FM Radio, WCHC Sports, and HCF1RST Scholars

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Class of 2023 Spotlight: Valentina Maza

Posted on May 22, 2023 by College of the Holy Cross

Name: Valentina Maza  Hometown: born and raised in Venezuela and currently living in New Castle, Delaware  Major: International Studies and Peace and Conflict Studies  Activities: Senior Admissions Fellows, admissions tour guide, The Weiss Summer Research Program, Community-Based Learning Intern Program, … Continue reading →

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Class of 2023 Spotlight: Emily Rand

Posted on May 19, 2023 by College of the Holy Cross

Name: Emily Rand Hometown: Freeland, Maryland Major: Anthropology and Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies concentration  Activities: Senior Admissions Fellow, Club Equestrian Team, Student Programs for Urban Development (SPUD), Alpha Lambda National Anthropology Honors Society

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Class of 2023 Spotlight: Tremayne Ahdel Garrett II

Posted on May 17, 2023 by College of the Holy Cross

Name: Tremayne Ahdel Garrett II Hometown: Bridgeport, Connecticut Major: Psychology part of the health professions advising program Activities: Alpha Alpha Alpha (Tri-Alpha) Honor Society, The Mentor Program, Black Student Union

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Class of 2023 Spotlight: Jianing “Jenny” Bai

Posted on May 15, 2023 by College of the Holy Cross

Name: Jianing “Jenny” Bai  Hometown: Beijing, China  Major: Psychology and Studio Arts  Activities: Student Programs for Urban Development (SPUD) student teaching, Senior Admission Fellow, an international student leader in the Office of Student Involvement, and content reviewer and developer at … Continue reading →

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Class of 2023 Spotlight: Nicholas Lazzaro

Posted on May 9, 2023 by College of the Holy Cross

Name: Nicholas Lazzaro   Hometown: Millbury, Massachusetts Major: Political Science  Activities: HC Launch, Holy Cross College Democrats

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Class of 2023 Spotlight: Obiamaka Igwenagu

Posted on May 9, 2023 by College of the Holy Cross

For her senior studio seminar art project, Obiamaka Igwenagu ’23 chose to focus on Black individuals and African American culture. Inspired by fabrics and jewelry that her parents brought from Nigeria, Igwenagu, a studio art and health studies double major, … Continue reading →

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Class of 2023 Spotlight: Maxim Caron

Posted on May 8, 2023 by College of the Holy Cross

Name: Maxim Caron  Hometown: Belchertown, Massachusetts  Major: History with an education minor on the Teacher Education Program track  Activities: Hanify-Howland Memorial Lecture committee member

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Class of 2023 Spotlight: Kathleen Segal

Posted on May 4, 2023 by College of the Holy Cross

Name: Kathleen Segal Hometown: Wellesley, Massachusetts Major: Chemistry, with a peace and conflict studies concentration  Activities: Isaacs Lab, head resident assistant of Williams Hall, College Orchestra (EBoard co-chair), Holy Cross Jazz Ensemble

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Cantor Art Gallery at Holy Cross to Feature Work of Senior Visual Arts Majors in the Exhibition ‘ESSENCE’

Posted on April 24, 2023 by College of the Holy Cross

The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery and the Department of Visual Arts at the College of the Holy Cross are pleased to present artwork by senior visual arts majors in the exhibition “ESSENCE,” on view from April 26 … Continue reading →

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Simplicity and Sustainability During Spring Break Immersion

Posted on March 30, 2023 by College of the Holy Cross

Each year, the Holy Cross Spring Break Immersion Program allows students to build relationships across economic, regional and cultural differences throughout the country.

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Holy Cross Raises $1.7 Million on Eighth-Annual Giving Day

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

Members of the Holy Cross community showed and shared their love for the College, fittingly on Feb. 14, raising $1.7 million on its eighth-annual giving day.

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U.S. Senator Peter Welch ‘69 to Deliver 2023 Holy Cross Commencement Address

Posted on March 23, 2023 by College of the Holy Cross

U.S. Sen. Peter Welch ’69, D-Vt., will address this year’s graduates during the Holy Cross commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 26, at 10:30 a.m. at the DCU Center in Worcester. This year’s commencement marks the College’s 177th graduating class. A … Continue reading →

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