Author Archives: College of the Holy Cross

Holy Cross Celebrates Class of 2020 in a Virtual Convocation

Posted on May 22, 2021 by College of the Holy Cross

Graduates of the Class of 2020 gathered virtually from across the country and around the world on May 22 to celebrate their academic convocation and recognize their class’s honorary degree recipients. The event, which marked one year since their mid-pandemic … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Celebrates 175th Commencement

Posted on May 21, 2021 by College of the Holy Cross

Holy Cross announced 748 bachelor of arts degree candidates at its 175th commencement held in person this morning on the College’s Fitton Field. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, a career diplomat and Representative of the United States of America to the United … Continue reading →

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Arts Transcending Borders Receives $30,000 Grant From the National Endowment for the Arts

Posted on May 14, 2021 by College of the Holy Cross

Holy Cross’ Arts Transcending Borders (ATB) program has been approved for a $30,000 Grants for Arts Projects award from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to support artistic programming and community engagement initiatives in Worcester during the 2021-2022 season. … Continue reading →

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Associate Professor of Chemistry Awarded NSF CAREER Award

Posted on May 10, 2021 by College of the Holy Cross

L. Gaby Avila-Bront, Holy Cross professor of chemistry, was recently awarded over $400,000 from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The award was given through the Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program and is the most prestigious award in support of … Continue reading →

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2021 Sanctae Crucis Recipients Honored for Leadership During Pandemic

Posted on May 3, 2021 by College of the Holy Cross

On Tuesday, May 4, 2021, the College of the Holy Cross will present seven alumni with Sanctae Crucis Awards for their extraordinary commitment and leadership in critical fields throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The Sanctae Crucis Award is the highest non-degree … Continue reading →

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Billy Collins ’63 (U.S. Poet Laureate, 2001-2003) Endows Classics Scholarship at the College of the Holy Cross

Posted on April 29, 2021 by College of the Holy Cross

The College of the Holy Cross is pleased to announce the creation of the Billy Collins ’63 Scholarship for Studies in Classics, the result of a $250,000 gift in honor of the former United States Poet Laureate and graduate of … Continue reading →

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Emma Davison ‘21 Named Class of 2021 Valedictorian

Posted on April 28, 2021 by College of the Holy Cross

Emma Davison ’21 has been selected to deliver the Class of 2021 valedictory address at the Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 21. Emma is a political science and Middle Eastern studies double major with a concentration in peace and conflict … Continue reading →

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Led by Holy Cross Students, Working for Worcester Ensures Playground Access for Elementary School Students

Posted on April 28, 2021 by College of the Holy Cross

It took a pandemic to keep them away in 2020, but this year, Holy Cross students were back in full force to drive the ninth year of Working for Worcester. Over 200 volunteers worked at 11 sites across the city … Continue reading →

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Cantor Art Gallery to Feature Work of Senior Visual Arts Majors in the Exhibition ‘Metanoia’

Posted on April 26, 2021 by College of the Holy Cross

The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross is pleased to present the work of nine graduating visual arts majors in the exhibition “Metanoia,” on view from Wednesday, April 28 through graduation day, … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Student Receives National Award for Community Service and Leadership

Posted on April 23, 2021 by College of the Holy Cross

Sophomore and health studies major Bryceida Valencia ’23 was named this year as a Newman Civic Fellow by Campus Compact. This year’s cohort recognizes 212 students from 39 states, Washington, D.C. and Mexico as campus leaders who demonstrate “a commitment … Continue reading →

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“The Power of Purple” Drives Record Day of Giving

Posted on April 22, 2021 by College of the Holy Cross

In just 24 hours on April 16, a total of 4,706 alumni, parents, faculty, staff, students and friends donated a record $1,448,529 on the College’s sixth annual day of giving. With matching dollars from anonymous donors, the total raised for … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Graduates Report Strong Outcomes After Graduation Despite Pandemic

Posted on April 8, 2021 by College of the Holy Cross

Despite the ongoing international pandemic and recent recession due to coronavirus, a recent survey of the graduates of the class of 2020 shows strong outcomes for Holy Cross graduates in securing job offers, internships and graduate program acceptances across the … Continue reading →

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Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, United States Representative to the United Nations, to Deliver 2021 Holy Cross Commencement Address

Posted on April 1, 2021 by College of the Holy Cross

Holy Cross will host an in-person commencement ceremony this May, featuring an address by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations. This year’s commencement marks the College’s 175th graduating class. The commencement ceremony … Continue reading →

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Blog: Ruiz ’23 Looks Forward to Meeting New People and Exploring New Places

Posted on March 22, 2021 by College of the Holy Cross

Name: Veronica Ruiz Hometown: Chicago, Illinois Studies She’s Considering: Double major in Spanish and Anthropology, Concentration in Latinx Studies Why She Chose Holy Cross: I choose Holy Cross because of the small class sizes and student body population. Not only … Continue reading →

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Religious Studies Professor Urges President Biden and Congress to ‘Care For Our Common Home’

Posted on March 18, 2021 by College of the Holy Cross

Tat-siong Benny Liew, the Class of 1956 Professor in New Testament Studies and professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, recently penned a letter addressed to president Biden, vice president Harris, and members of Congress as … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Celebrates the Opening of the Joanne Chouinard-Luth Recreation and Wellness Center

Posted on March 8, 2021 by College of the Holy Cross

The College of the Holy Cross on Monday opened its new state-of-the-art recreation and wellness center, the Joanne Chouinard-Luth Recreation and Wellness Center (“The Jo”). The Jo will be home to all club and intramural sports, as well as recreation, … Continue reading →

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Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science Awarded $150,000 Grant

Posted on February 15, 2021 by College of the Holy Cross

Rebecca Winarski, assistant professor of mathematics and computer science, was recently awarded a grant exceeding $150,000 from the National Science Foundation. Winarski aims to conduct research that she argues will ultimately unify perspectives within different subfields of mathematics—in particular, topology, … Continue reading →

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College of the Holy Cross Announces 33rd President

Posted on February 10, 2021 by College of the Holy Cross

The College of the Holy Cross today named Vincent D. Rougeau its 33rd president, the first lay and first Black president in the history of the College, announced Chairman of the Board of Trustees Richard Patterson ’80. Rougeau is currently … Continue reading →

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COVID-Consciousness and Community Top Priorities as Spring Semester Begins on the Hill

Posted on February 2, 2021 by College of the Holy Cross

Following a remote fall semester, students and their families arrived in late January for the highly anticipated spring semester move-in at Holy Cross. Managed over the course of two weeks to enable social distancing, students’ return to the Hill may … Continue reading →

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Syrian-Armenian Visual Artist Kevork Mourad to Create Immersive Installation at Cantor Art Gallery

Posted on January 28, 2021 by College of the Holy Cross

The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross, will host Syrian-Armenian visual artist Kevork Mourad for an artist residency this February in collaboration with the College’s Arts Transcending Borders program. Using his signature … Continue reading →

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