Author Archives: College of the Holy Cross

Holy Cross Professor Receives Mathematical Association of America Award

Posted on August 4, 2020 by College of the Holy Cross

Longtime Holy Cross professor John B. Little of the mathematics and computer science department was awarded a Paul R. Halmos-Lester R. Ford Award by the Mathematical Association of America in July. This national prize recognizes articles of expository excellence published … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Student Summer: Charlie Millard ’22

Posted on August 3, 2020 by College of the Holy Cross

Charlie Millard ’22 Summer Plans: Research Associate Hometown: Southport, CT Major: Biology Summer Plans In the “Sheehy Lab,” we research a cellular innate system of defense against HIV infection, specifically the role of a human protein called APOBEC3G in decreasing … Continue reading →

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A Passion for Music: Fenwick Scholar Matthew Pinder ’20

Posted on August 3, 2020 by College of the Holy Cross

If you had told him when he was a first-year student that he would be spending his senior year at Holy Cross composing music, Matthew Pinder ’20 — who had never composed before — would have had little faith in … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Student Summer: Elizabeth Larkin ’21

Posted on July 29, 2020 by College of the Holy Cross

Elizabeth Larkin ’21 Summer Plans: Intern, Seaside Design and Digital Marketing Hometown: Centerport, NY Major: Philosophy, studio art minor Summer Plans This summer I’m interning remotely for Seaside Digital Design & Marketing. The company works with service-based businesses in the … Continue reading →

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Unprecedented Year Ignites Engagement Across Holy Cross Community

Posted on July 29, 2020 by College of the Holy Cross

In the face of 2020’s historic challenges, the Holy Cross community continued its ardent support for the College’s mission – to be people for and with others. “The loyalty of Holy Cross alumni is legendary and transcends even these unprecedented … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Student Summer: Ramses Taveras ’22

Posted on July 23, 2020 by College of the Holy Cross

Ramses Taveras ’22 Summer Plans: Intern, Jefferies Financial Group Hometown: New Haven, CT Majors: Economics and International Studies, Certificate in Finance and Banking Summer Plans This summer, I am taking part in Jefferies’ rotational program. I will spend time in … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Student Summer: Paulina Martin ’21

Posted on July 21, 2020 by College of the Holy Cross

Paulina Martin ’21 Summer Plans: Intern, United Way/Worcester Together Hometown: Mansfield, MA Major: History Summer Plans I am interning with the United Way of Central Massachusetts. Primarily, I work with “Worcester Together,” a partnership of organizations collaborating to help the … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross’ Alexander Hamilton Society Awarded “Best New Chapter” in 2020

Posted on July 15, 2020 by College of the Holy Cross

When Will Poplawski ’20, a political science major, learned about the Alexander Hamilton Society (AHS) during his sophomore year from Daniel Klinghard, professor of political science, he was immediately moved to action. The society, a non-profit, non-partisan student organization committed … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Announces 40-Point Anti-Racism Action Plan

Posted on July 13, 2020 by College of the Holy Cross

On June 19, College President Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J., announced a 40-point Anti-Racism Action Plan, designed to create a culture of anti-racism, accountability and structure, and fund training, support and resources. “It is not enough to be nonracist, as … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Religious Studies Professor Receives $5,000 Grant from the Wabash Center

Posted on July 2, 2020 by College of the Holy Cross

Holy Cross Religious Studies Professor Tat siong Benny Liew has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Wabash Center for Teaching and Learning in Theology and Religion to explore teaching and learning about race and racial dynamics in ways that … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross 2020 Graduates Find Success in Entering the Workforce

Posted on July 1, 2020 by College of the Holy Cross

As recent Class of 2020 graduates from the across the country make their way into “the real world,” we caught up with eight of the newest Holy Cross alumni to hear their reflections on where they’re going and how their … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Funds Remote Student Research Opportunities

Posted on July 1, 2020 by College of the Holy Cross

As the coronavirus pandemic began to sweep the nation this past spring, it became clear that Holy Cross’ Weiss Summer Research program would not be possible in its traditional approach; in a typical summer, students in the Weiss program spend … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Faculty Honored for Scholarship, Teaching and Advising

Posted on June 24, 2020 by College of the Holy Cross

Florencia Anggoro, Department of Psychology In her address at the spring faculty assembly, Margaret Freije, provost and dean of the College, presented the Mary Louise Marfuggi Faculty Award for Outstanding Scholarship to Florencia Anggoro of the Department of Psychology, the … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Seniors Create List of Black-Owned Local Businesses

Posted on June 18, 2020 by College of the Holy Cross

In communities across the world, people are searching for meaningful ways to support the Black Lives Matter movement by protesting or taking other action to fight against racism. Right here in Worcester, Holy Cross seniors Sienna Ablorh ’21 and … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross’ Montserrat Program Teaches Lessons That Resonate During Coronavirus

Posted on May 25, 2020 by College of the Holy Cross

As students across the country transitioned to remote learning in March in the wake of coronavirus, communities of learning had to start thinking about creative approaches to education outside of the classroom. For Holy Cross’ Montserrat program, however, learning that … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Confers 707 Bachelor of Arts Degrees in Virtual Celebration

Posted on May 22, 2020 by College of the Holy Cross

The College of the Holy Cross conferred 707 bachelor of arts degrees as part of a virtual celebration on May 22, 2020. The event, aired live on the College’s website, included congratulatory messages from faculty, staff and alumni, reflections from … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross’ 2020 Senior Art Exhibition ‘Énouement’ Moves to Online Format Due to COVID-19

Posted on May 8, 2020 by College of the Holy Cross

The College of the Holy Cross is presenting “Énouement,” an exhibition of the work of nine graduating senior art majors from the Concentration Seminar offered by the Department of Visual Arts, Studio Division. In conjunction with the Iris and B. … Continue reading →

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Professor Constance Royden Named Class Dean for Class of 2024

Posted on May 7, 2020 by College of the Holy Cross

Professor Constance “Stanzi” Royden, of the mathematics and computer science department, will serve as Class Dean for the Class of 2024, joining Class Deans Matthew Eggemeier (2023), Patricia Kramer (2022), Paco Gago-Jover (2021) and John Anderson (2020). “I’m excited about … Continue reading →

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Academic Conference Goes Virtual in Response to Pandemic

Posted on May 6, 2020 by College of the Holy Cross

As faculty members across the College worked to transition their courses to a distance-learning format this semester, one of the many logistical challenges to tackle was the annual Academic Conference, where students present the results of their independent work in … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Community Turns Out With ‘The Power of Purple’

Posted on April 28, 2020 by College of the Holy Cross

Over just 24 hours on April 17, thousands of members of the College of the Holy Cross community came together in support of current and future Holy Cross students on the annual day of giving. Almost 4,000 alumni, students, parents … Continue reading →

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