Author Archives: College of the Holy Cross

Video: Total Giving to Holy Cross Breaks Record With $46.7 Million Raised

A total of 21,074 alumni, parents, students, employees, and friends made gifts to the College in the past year. For the 10th consecutive year, the College surpassed 50 percent-participation in alumni giving. The close of the fiscal year caps a … Continue reading →

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11 Faculty Members Close Chapters at Holy Cross Alongside the Class of 2016

In addition to bidding farewell to the seniors at the end of the academic year, the College of the Holy Cross is seeing off 11 faculty members: Hussein Adam, Mary Hobgood, Patrick J. Ireland, James M. Kee, Rev. Anthony J. … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Alums Return Home to the Hill for 2016 Reunion

Holy Cross reunions are traditionally a time of celebration and reconnection for far-flung friends and this year’s festivities were no different. Over the course of two weekends, more than 2,400 alumni and friends returned to campus. On the weekend of … Continue reading →

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President’s Response to Report of the Mulledy/Healy Legacy Committee

Over the past several months, the College of the Holy Cross, like many other colleges and universities in the United States, has been reflecting on its historical connection with the institution of slavery. The history and legacy of Rev. Thomas … Continue reading →

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Message From Holy Cross President Regarding Orlando Tragedy

We at Holy Cross offer our deepest condolences to those affected by yesterday’s horrific attack in Orlando. Holy Cross has strong ties to the Orlando and LGBTQ communities. On behalf of our entire community, I extend our prayers and sympathy … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Men’s Varsity Four Place Fourth in the Nation

The Holy Cross men’s varsity four placed fourth in the Grand Final at the 114th Intercollegiate Rowing Association (IRA) National Championship on June 5 on Mercer Lake in West Windsor, N.J. The Crusaders placed fourth overall in the 28-boat varsity … Continue reading →

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‘Memo to Commencement Speakers: Be Brief and Sit Down’

In 2014, former director of speechwriting for President Barack Obama Jon Favreau ’03 gave a commencement speech that won’t soon be forgotten at Holy Cross — or the Boston Globe. In a recent article on the do’s and don’ts of … Continue reading →

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Video: Class of 2016 Shares What’s Next

Whatever their chosen paths, members of the class of 2016 promise to, in the words of St. Ignatius, “set the world on fire.” Rich Holy Cross experiences have prepared graduating seniors for whatever comes next and to make a positive … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Alumni CEOs Discuss Value of Jesuit Education During Campaign Kickoff Weekend

On Saturday, April 30, Holy Cross hosted a symposium, titled “The Value and Relevancy of a Jesuit Education in the 21st Century,” in Dinand Library’s Main Reading Room. It was a featured event of the “Become More: Campaign for the … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Jookin’ Jam Session Headlines Campaign Kickoff Weekend With Verve

On Friday, April 29, hundreds of students, faculty, staff, alumni and trustees gathered in Dinand Library’s Main Reading Room for a one-of-a-kind performance by worldwide dance phenomenon Charles “Lil Buck” Riley and Holy Cross’ former Arts Transcending Borders (ATB) artist-in-residence, … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Beam Signing a Highlight of Campaign Kickoff Weekend

John E. Luth ’74 and his wife, Joanne Chouinard-Luth, D.M.D, were the honored guests at a historic beam signing in front of the Hart Center at the Luth Athletic Complex on Saturday, April 30, as part of the College’s “Become … Continue reading →

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‘Major in Anything…Succeed in Business’

https://youtu.be/croBbNbRutE At first, the first year student from New York City was thinking of majoring in psychology, then he turned his attention to economics. Later on, he considered political science. Finally, Gabe Fernandez admitted to himself that he had no … Continue reading →

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Men’s Lacrosse Earns First Patriot League Tournament Bid With Win Over BU

Senior captain Michael Ortlieb, of Newport Beach, Calif., led the Crusaders with 11 saves in front of a crowd of 2,218, as the Holy Cross men’s lacrosse team defeated Boston University, 11-7 on April 22. With the victory, the Crusaders … Continue reading →

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23rd Annual Sulski Memorial Lecture Explores the ‘Shape of Space’

Tom Cecil, professor of mathematics, remembers Leonard Sulski as a demanding, no-nonsense math professor at Holy Cross, a teacher who loved his students and was dedicated to them, and one who served as a role model and an inspiration for … Continue reading →

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Cantor Art Gallery Will Feature Work of Senior Art Majors in the Exhibition ‘Amalgam’

The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross will show the work of graduating senior visual arts majors in the exhibition “Amalgam,” which will be exhibited from Thursday, April 28 through Friday, May … Continue reading →

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Third Eye Blind to Headline Spring Concert at Holy Cross

Contemporary rock band Third Eye Blind will headline the 2016 Spring Concert at the College of the Holy Cross on May 7 at 4:30 p.m. on Freshman Field, located between the football stadium and the softball field. Formed in San … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Accepted Students Learn More About Holy Cross at Open House

On April 17, accepted students of the class of 2020 visited Mount St. James to explore the campus and learn more about the many academic, spiritual, social and athletic opportunities that Holy Cross has to offer. The perfect spring day … Continue reading →

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14 Holy Cross Teams Receive NCAA Public Recognition Awards

Fourteen College of the Holy Cross varsity athletic teams have received Division I Academic Progress Rate (APR) public recognition awards from the NCAA. These teams posted multi-year APR scores in the top 10 percent of all squads in their respective … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Hockey Player Awarded Hines Unsung Hero Award

College of the Holy Cross men’s ice hockey senior forward Matt Vidal has been named the 2016 Derek Hines Unsung Hero Award winner, announced tonight by the Hockey Commissioners Association (HCA), at the Frozen Four in Tampa, Fla. Vidal is … Continue reading →

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Softball Player is Awarded Two Scholarships for Leadership and Achievement

Varsity softball player Taylor Moss ’18, whose father was one of the firefighters who responded to the attacks on Sept. 11 in New York City, received scholarships from The National Law Enforcement and Firefighters Children’s Foundation (NLEAFCF), and Families of … Continue reading →

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