Author Archives: College of the Holy Cross

Holy Cross’ Brett McDermott Signs With Indianapolis Colts

WORCESTER, Mass. – Former Holy Cross wide receiver Brett McDermott  ’09 (Mansfield, Mass.) has signed a free agent contract with the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. The signing was officially announced by the Colts on Friday, May 1. … Continue reading →

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Faculty Promotions Announced at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Four faculty members at the College of the Holy Cross have been promoted to the rank of full professor. Daniel Bitran, of the psychology department, earned his Ph.D. at the State University of New York and his … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Administrators to Serve Midnight Breakfast to Students During Exam Week

WORCESTER, Mass. – Recognizing that students stay up late studying during finals period, administrators at the College of the Holy Cross — including President Michael C. McFarland, S.J. — volunteer each semester to serve the scholars breakfast late into the … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Midshipmen From Three Colleges Recognized at Presidents’ Review

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Worcester Colleges Salute NROTC Students at Presidents’ Review

Crisp and polished, right down to the shine on their shoes, the midshipmen of the Holy Cross Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) gathered with their counterparts from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Worcester State College on April 17, for the … Continue reading →

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Women’s Rugby Still Champions After Moving Up to Division III

This fall, the Holy Cross women’s rugby team flew through its conference schedule to become the Division IV New England Rugby Football Union Champions. With this win, the team traveled to Philadelphia to play in the Division IV Women’s Rugby … Continue reading →

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Spring into Finals: Relax and Unwind with Finalstastic Events

From movies to games to making your own stress balls, relax and unwind with these events taking place during finals week. Good luck on exams! April 29 Make Your Own Stress Ball Hogan Lawn, 3 – 5 p.m. Open Gym … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Recognizes Alumni for Outstanding Professional Achievements and Service

WORCESTER, Mass. – Four graduates of the College of the Holy Cross will all receive a Sanctae Crucis Award, the highest non-degree recognition bestowed by the College on an alumnus or alumna. The 12th annual presentation of the awards will … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Teams Receive NCAA Public Recognition Awards

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

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Five Students Explore Personal and Interdisciplinary Interests in End-of-Year Exhibition

When each academic year draws to a close, seniors step into the spotlight at the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at Holy Cross. This year, the work of five students is on display in Surfacing: Works from the … Continue reading →

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Worcester’s Hanover Theatre Unveils Next Year’s Broadway Lineup

Following the runaway success of its first year, the Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts announced its 2009-2010 Broadway series, a robust lineup of classic and new show offerings. The theatre, located just two miles from the Holy Cross campus, … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Students Take on a Marathon to Advance Cancer Research

Committed to making a difference advancing cancer research, seven students from Holy Cross formed a team, trained for nearly a year, and completed the 26.2-mile Boston Marathon on April 20. In so doing, they raised more than $21,000 — and counting … Continue reading →

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Recent Holy Cross Graduate Awarded Knowles Science Teaching Fellowship

WORCESTER, Mass. – Megan Murphy, a member of the class of 2008, received a Knowles Science Teaching Fellowship to assist with graduate school and teaching certification. Murphy plans on getting her master’s in math education. The Knowles Fellowship helps those … Continue reading →

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Popularity of Student-Designed Majors and Minors Option Soars at Holy Cross

For Richard Matlak, director of the Center for Interdisciplinary and Special Studies at Holy Cross, the first indication of the burgeoning popularity of his program’s self-designed major option arrived in a peculiar way. “This past semester, I talked to some … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Student-Athlete Awarded Fulbright Grant

Gerald Dickinson, a member of the College of the Holy Cross class of 2009, has been awarded a Fulbright Grant to work and study at the University of Witwatersrand School of Law and the Centre for Applied Legal Studies in … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Academic Conference to Showcase Student Work

The College of the Holy Cross will host Academic Conference 2009 from April 22 through April 25. The four-day conference is designed to provide students from a broad spectrum of academic disciplines with an opportunity to present the results of … Continue reading →

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Spring is Blooming With Many Worcester Events

Clear skies and sunshine have finally made their way to Mount St. James, but this is not all Worcester has to offer this spring. In the midst of studying for exams and writing final papers, consider taking time to venture … Continue reading →

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New Tennis Courts Improve Play and Attract Fans

Despite their hard work in both practice and games, the Holy Cross men’s and women’s tennis teams were scarcely able to showcase their talent to classmates and other fans on Mount St. James. With the completion of the new tennis … Continue reading →

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Sen. Robert P. Casey Jr. ’82 (D-Pennsylvania) to Deliver Commencement Address at Holy Cross

Sen. Robert P. Casey Jr. ’82 (D-Pennsylvania) will receive an honorary degree from the College of the Holy Cross and address this year’s graduates during the College’s Commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 22 at 10:30 a.m. on the campus. Elected … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Junior Wins Goldwater Scholarship

WORCESTER, Mass. – Owen Fenton, a member of the College of the Holy Cross class of 2010, has earned a Goldwater Scholarship; he is one of less than 300 students nationally to receive the award from the Barry M. Goldwater … Continue reading →

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