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Men’s Lacrosse Game Raises Over $9,000 For Wounded Warrior Project

Posted on April 14, 2015 by College of the Holy Cross

On Saturday, April 11, the Holy Cross men’s lacrosse program supported the Wounded Warrior Project at its game versus Colgate. The event raised over $9,000 with $8,680 from online donations and over $350 from collections at the game. The Wounded … Continue reading →

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Meet Iggy The Crusader

Posted on April 14, 2015 by College of the Holy Cross

Crusader March Madness has concluded and the fans have spoken. The official name of the Holy Cross mascot is Iggy the Crusader! Over the last three weeks, Holy Cross fans weighed in on the 16 potential names for the Crusader, … Continue reading →

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Women’s Lacrosse To Hold Think Pink Game On March 28

Posted on March 27, 2015 by College of the Holy Cross

On Saturday, March 28, the Holy Cross women’s lacrosse team will host a “Think Pink Game” at Holy Cross Field against Patriot League opponent No. 16 Loyola (Md.) at 12:05 p.m. The team will be wearing pink headbands and shoelaces … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Names Bill Carmody Head Men’s Basketball Coach

Posted on March 19, 2015 by College of the Holy Cross

Bill Carmody has been named the new head men’s basketball coach at Holy Cross, director of athletics Nathan Pine announced today. Carmody, who becomes the 17th head coach in the history of the program, has 32 years of Division I … Continue reading →

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Women’s Hockey Captures ECAC Open Title

Posted on March 4, 2015 by College of the Holy Cross

Freshmen Lauren Abbenante  from Cranston, R.I., Kara Violette from Biddeford, Maine, senior Mary Klimasewiski from Cochester, Conn., and sophomore Isabela Bagi from Branford, Conn. each sank goals to lead the Holy Cross women’s hockey team to its first ECAC Open … Continue reading →

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Men’s, Women’s Basketball Advance into Patriot League Quarterfinals

Posted on March 4, 2015 by College of the Holy Cross

The No. 8 seeded Holy Cross men’s basketball team advances to the Patriot League quarterfinals where they will play at Bucknell on Thursday, March 5 at 7 p.m. This comes after the Crusaders recent 17 point victory over Loyola. Read … Continue reading →

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Be A Part Of The Purple Pride Challenge

Posted on February 5, 2015 by College of the Holy Cross

The Purple Pride Challenge is back (Feb. 13-15). We are determined to win. We are intent on being champions once again and we need your help to get there. We are calling on alumni, parents and friends of Holy Cross … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Names Lindsay Jackson Head Field Hockey Coach

Posted on January 30, 2015 by College of the Holy Cross

Lindsay Jackson has been named the new head coach of the field hockey program at the College of the Holy Cross, director of athletics Nathan Pine announced. Jackson, who is the fifth head coach in program history, comes to Holy … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Kicks Off Semester Devoted to Solidarity

Posted on January 22, 2015 by College of the Holy Cross

At the same time difficult conversations were taking place across our nation in light of recent events — including the lack of indictments in the deaths of Michael Brown and Eric Garner, and the Black Lives Matter movement — they … Continue reading →

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Women’s Lacrosse Keeps Coming Back

Posted on December 30, 2014 by College of the Holy Cross

Holy Cross students are known to be active members in the Worcester community. Many students volunteer around the city, whether it is through the school’s Community Based Learning Program, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Mass., or participating in the … Continue reading →

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College Community Joins Together to Listen, Learn, Converse in Solidarity

Posted on December 18, 2014 by College of the Holy Cross

For three hours, Rehm Library was standing room only as members of the College community listened intently. The beautiful space in Smith Hall — so often the scene of intellectual discussions, critical thinking, thought-provoking questions, personal reflections, and emotional discernment … Continue reading →

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El Español en Camino (Taking Spanish on the Road)

Posted on December 17, 2014 by College of the Holy Cross

On Nov. 21, a group of 39 Holy Cross students hit the road with their professors to attend a live theatrical performance of Federico García Lorca’s  “La casa de Bernarda Alba” (“The House of Bernarda Alba”) in New York City. … Continue reading →

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Video, Photo Gallery: Christmastime at Holy Cross is a Sight to See

Posted on December 17, 2014 by College of the Holy Cross

Exhibit A that this is the most wonderful time of the year: the Holy Cross campus. From festive decorations to sounds of the season to snow gently falling, the splendor of Mount St. James is even more magical during this … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Women’s Basketball To Host Fourth Annual ‘Get Fit With The Crusaders’ Game On Dec. 22

Posted on December 16, 2014 by College of the Holy Cross

The Holy Cross women’s basketball program will host its fourth annual “Get Fit with the Crusaders” game on Monday, Dec. 22 versus UMass Lowell at 11:15 a.m. in the Hart Center. Over 2,300 students representing 16 Worcester-area schools will be … Continue reading →

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Crusaders Ready To Lift Strong At Benching For Breast Cancer On Dec. 12

Posted on December 2, 2014 by College of the Holy Cross

The seventh annual Benching for Breast Cancer fundraising event will take place on Friday, Dec. 12, at 5:30 p.m. in the Hart Center’s varsity weight room at the College of the Holy Cross. Registration will start at 5:15 p.m. Benching … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Women in Business Conference Perfect Opportunity for Alumnae, Students to Network

Posted on November 21, 2014 by College of the Holy Cross

By Lauren Biolsi ’17, Lauren Campson ’16, Patricia Feraud ’15, Caroline Keane ’17, MaryAnn Lashoto ’16 (abroad), Brooke Levine ’15, Sydney Pugliares ’16 (abroad), Alex Schiffmann ’15 The annual Women in Business Conference is one of the year’s most anticipated … Continue reading →

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Unity Week Events to Celebrate Diversity and Inclusion at Holy Cross

Posted on October 30, 2014 by College of the Holy Cross

The Student Government Association, in partnership with the Diversity Leadership Team and various academic departments, offices and student organizations, have planned various discussions, film screenings, workshops and multicultural festivals around topics related to diversity and inclusion. The events, which run … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Athletic Teams Lead Nation In Graduation Success Rate

Posted on October 28, 2014 by College of the Holy Cross

Holy Cross’ athletic teams are tied for first in the nation with an overall graduation rate of 99 percent, according to the Graduation Success Rate Report, which has been released by the NCAA. Holy Cross’ overall Graduation Success Rate of … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Football Team Will Reemerge For Homecoming Weekend

Posted on September 24, 2014 by College of the Holy Cross

Holy Cross Athletics is releasing a new four-part video series prior to this weekend’s Homecoming football game against 16th-ranked Fordham. The first video in the series follows. Visit GoHolyCross.com every day this week in order to see the remainder of … Continue reading →

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Lecture to Share Findings of Largest Survey on Faith Across Generations

Posted on September 24, 2014 by College of the Holy Cross

Vern Bengtson, faculty research associate with the Edward R. Roybal Institute on Aging at the University of Southern California, will give a lecture titled “Millennials, Parents and Grandparents: Are families still passing on the faith?” at the College of the … Continue reading →

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