Author Archives: College of the Holy Cross

College Releases Report on Historical Claims of Misconduct

The College of the Holy Cross this week released the detailed results of a comprehensive investigation into historical incidents of faculty sexual misconduct. The investigation focused on accounts of survivors of faculty sexual misconduct spanning several decades. The final report … Continue reading →

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Inaugural Cantor Art Gallery Exhibition in the Prior Performing Arts Center to Showcase Faculty Works

The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross is pleased to announce the first exhibition in its new home in the Prior Performing Arts Center, “Afterimage: Visual Arts Faculty 2022.” Showcasing works by … Continue reading →

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Pontiffs Must Demonstrate ‘Extraordinary Virtue’ to Become Saints, Says Religious Studies Professor

On Sept. 4, 2022, Pope John Paul I will be beatified, which is the last step before being canonized as a Catholic saint, begging the question: Does every pope become a saint? In an article for The Conversation, Joanne Pierce, professor … Continue reading →

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Prior Performing Arts Center to Welcome the Campus and Local Communities During Community Day

The College of the Holy Cross will welcome the Holy Cross and Worcester communities to the newly completed Prior Performing Arts Center for a special Community Day event starting at 1 p.m. on Sept. 24. The event, which will be … Continue reading →

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College of the Holy Cross Welcomes Largest Class in School History

The College of the Holy Cross welcomed the largest class in its 179-year history on Aug. 27, when 904 members of the class of 2026 moved onto Mount St. James.

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Cantor Art Gallery Commissions Large-Scale Painting by Justine Hill ’08 to Mark the Opening of Its New Home in the Prior Performing Arts Center

The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery is pleased to announce that it has invited Brooklyn-based artist and College of the Holy Cross alumna Justine Hill ‘08 to create the inaugural installation for the Cantor Window Commission space located … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Eliminates Application Fee for Worcester Public Schools Students

The College of the Holy Cross announced today that it is eliminating its $60 application fee for students currently enrolled in the Worcester Public Schools system. Effective on Aug. 1, 2022, the move augments Holy Cross’ strong commitment to providing … Continue reading →

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College of the Holy Cross Raises $58.1 Million Over Fiscal Year 2022

The College of the Holy Cross raised $58.1 million over fiscal year 2022, making the period its second most successful fundraising year over the past five. Of that figure, $39.3 million was donated by alumni, parents and friends.

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Fr. Jim Hayes, S.J., ’72 Blessing: Anthony Fauci Dedication Ceremony

Fr. Jim Hayes, S.J., ’72, Holy Cross associate chaplain for mission: Let us pray in profound gratitude: Brilliant God, we marvel at your mysteries and we praise you as the author of life and the God of the sciences. We invoke … Continue reading →

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Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., ’62, Hon. ’87 Remarks: Dedication Ceremony

Warm greetings to you all and thank you so much President Rougeau for that kind introduction. Really, I’m terribly moved. How wonderful it is to be back here on Mount St. James at the College of the Holy Cross at … Continue reading →

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Helen Boucher, M.D., ’86 Remarks: Fauci Dedication Ceremony

Helen Boucher, M.D., ’86, dean ad interim for Tufts University School of Medicine, chief academic officer for Tufts Medicine and incoming chair of the Holy Cross board of trustees: Thank you, Margaret. I’m delighted and very honored to be here on … Continue reading →

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Vincent D. Rougeau Remarks: Fauci Dedication Ceremony

College of the Holy Cross President Vincent D. Rougeau: Thank you, Helen. We have an abundance of brilliant servant leaders with us today, and we are grateful for your contributions to medicine, society and your alma mater. In a 2016 … Continue reading →

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Margaret Freije Remarks: Fauci Dedication Ceremony

Margaret Freije, provost and dean of the College: Good morning, my name is Margaret Freije. I am the Provost and Dean of the College, and I am delighted to welcome you to the dedication of the Anthony S. Fauci Integrated … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Vice President of Advancement Announces Departure

College of the Holy Cross President Vincent D. Rougeau announced today that Vice President for Advancement Tracy Barlok will step down from her role after this fiscal year ends on June 30.

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Rebecca Henion ‘22 Named Class of 2022 Valedictorian

Rebecca Henion ’22 has been selected to deliver the Class of 2022 valedictory address at the Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 27. Henion is a mathematics major with a statistics minor, currently completing the mathematics high honors program, and a … Continue reading →

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Academic Conference Returns To Campus

Following a virtual event in 2020 and a hybrid version in 2021, Academic Conference, the annual multi-day celebration of student academic excellence at Holy Cross, fully returned to campus this week. Classes paused for the day, as more than 400 … Continue reading →

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

The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at Holy Cross is honored to present the work of nine graduating visual arts majors in the exhibition “Remember Tomorrow,” on view from Wednesday, April 27 through graduation day, Friday, May 27, … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Students Inducted Into New Honor Society Chapter for First-generation Students

In an inaugural ceremony on April 19, Holy Cross inducted 123 students into the Alpha Alpha Alpha (Tri-Alpha) Honor Society, a national honor society recognizing the achievements of first-generation students, alumni, staff, faculty and administrators. A remarkable 223 students were … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Launches President’s ‘Defending Democracy’ Discussion Series

The College of the Holy Cross announced that the Office of the President, under the leadership of President Vincent D. Rougeau, will be sponsoring a series of conversations  in the coming weeks and months focusing on higher education’s role in … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Name Science Complex for Dr. Anthony Fauci ‘62

The Integrated Science Complex at College of the Holy Cross will be renamed this summer in honor of Dr. Anthony Fauci, one of the college’s most prominent alumni, Holy Cross President Vincent D. Rougeau announced Monday. “Dr. Fauci vividly personifies … Continue reading →

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