Author Archives: College of the Holy Cross

Holy Cross Students, Alumnus Receive Distinguished Scholarships

Once again this year, College of the Holy Cross students—and an alumnus—have earned coveted scholarships from prestigious organizations, including the Knight-Hennessy Scholar Program and the Fulbright Program. These honors speak to the boundless curiosity of Holy Cross students, the impact … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Magazine Launches Podcast

Holy Cross Magazine has branched out into a new platform: the Holy Cross Magazine Podcast.

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Holy Cross Begins Fall Semester with Hope and Resilience

The last weekend of August on The Hill saw not just one, but two move-in days. First-year students of the Class of 2025 moved in on Saturday, and on Sunday, the Class of 2024 took part in their long-awaited move-in … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Anthropology Professor Selected as 2021-2022 Harvard Radcliffe Fellow

Alvaro Jarrín, associate professor of anthropology at the College of the Holy Cross, has been named a 2021–2022 fellow at the Harvard University’s Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study. The fellowship, founded in 1999, is a year-long program designed to foster … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Names Charles Millard ’22 as the 2021-22 Fenwick Scholar

As a student biologist, it could be easy to get lost in lab work and computer modeling, but this year’s Fenwick Scholar, Charles Millard ’22, is focused on the big picture — he knows that science is only part of … Continue reading →

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Designing Museum Exhibits for Children – Holy Cross Student Summer Series

This summer, Florencia Anggoro, associate professor of psychology, and her summer research students are collaborating with the Ecotarium to create a new exhibit that helps children to understand the day-night cycle. Watch the video to learn more about their process. This profile … Continue reading →

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Cantor Art Gallery at Holy Cross to Exhibit Works by Artist and Civil Rights Activist Elizabeth Catlett

The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross will present an exhibition of artwork by the acclaimed African American artist Elizabeth Catlett during the fall semester. “The Art of Elizabeth Catlett from the … Continue reading →

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Nonprofit Summer Internship – Holy Cross Student Summer Series

This summer, Elizabeth Leo ’23, a Spanish and psychology double major, is working as a summer intern for Mothers Out Front in Worcester, Massachusetts. Mothers Out Front is a nonprofit dedicated to mobilizing the community for a livable climate and protecting … Continue reading →

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Market Research Internship – Holy Cross Student Summer Series

From the beginning of June through August, Jordyn Shubrick ’22, a sociology major, is working as a virtual intern at Winter4Kids. Her summer responsibilities will involve putting together presentations, conducting research and working with the Academy Director to encourage activity … Continue reading →

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Americana Decorative Art Internship – Holy Cross Student Summer Series

Since June, Grace Morrissey ’22, a visual art history major and education minor, has been working as an intern in the Americana Department at Sotheby’s in New York. The Americana team specializes in American furniture, decorative arts and folk art from … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Names Heather Hayes Vice President and Chief of Staff

College of the Holy Cross President Vincent D. Rougeau has named Heather Hayes as vice president and chief of staff. In this role, Hayes will serve as a key partner in the president’s executive leadership team and will help develop … Continue reading →

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Account Management Internship – Holy Cross Student Summer Series

This summer, Sophia Chu ’22, an international studies major, is working as an account management intern at Ogilvy NY as part of a 10-week immersive experience. She is currently working on the Citizens client and as part of the account team. … Continue reading →

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Marine Biology Research in Maine – Holy Cross Student Summer Series

Holy Cross students Allison McGrath ’22, Isabelle Uong ’22 and Kerry Bresnahan ’22 are participating in research this summer with Marine Biology Professor Justin McAlister, who received a grant from the NSF to study seastar larvae and other marine organisms … Continue reading →

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College’s Fiscal Year Closes with Record-breaking Engagement, Success

The Holy Cross community once again demonstrated its dedication to the College’s mission by setting new records for giving and alumni and parent engagement during the 2021 fiscal year.

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Three Holy Cross Professors Honored for Scholarship and Advising

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 Paige Reynolds of the Department of English, the Mary Louise Marfuggi Faculty Award … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Chemistry Professor Blends Roles as Scientist and Influencer to Inspire Students

Andre Isaacs’s choreographed dance videos have attracted almost a quarter of a million followers on Tik Tok, but this associate professor of chemistry might be even more popular in the classroom. Whether working on copper catalyzed reactions via click chemistry … Continue reading →

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College Establishes Philip L. Boroughs, S.J., Scholarship to Honor Departing President

The Holy Cross board of trustees has announced the establishment of the Philip L. Boroughs, S.J., Scholarship, which will provide financial aid support to Holy Cross students who exhibit significant financial need and who are graduates of Jesuit and Catholic … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Sociology Professor Awarded Fulbright Scholarship to Study City Climate Planning

Holy Cross’ Selina Gallo-Cruz, associate professor of sociology, has received a Fulbright Scholar award for 2021-2022 to study city climate planning, according to the U.S. Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. Jointly funded by Fulbright … Continue reading →

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Ten Holy Cross Faculty Members Receive Grants for COVID-Related Research

Holy Cross’ Committee on Faculty Scholarship, along with the Office of Sponsored Research, has awarded more than $26,000 in research grants to 10 faculty members in a variety of academic disciplines for nine projects designed to explore issues related to … Continue reading →

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2021 Fenwick Scholar Introduces Ancient Greek Culture to Worcester Elementary Students

Like most people, you might consider the “Iliad” a serious and intimidating piece of classic literature—a cornerstone meant to be read in high school and studied at the university level. But Maia Lee-Chin ’21, the 2020-2021 Fenwick Scholar, would say … Continue reading →

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