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Holy Cross Alumnus Steven Stack Inaugurated as President of the American Medical Association

Steven J. Stack, a member of the College of the Holy Cross class of 1994, and an emergency physician residing in Lexington, Ky., became the 170th president of the American Medical Association (AMA) in June 2015. Board-certified in emergency medicine, … Continue reading →

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From Mount St. James to the Financial District, Two Holy Cross Alums Share Apartment in New York City

A recent story in the New York Times real estate section, features Matthew DeSimone and Matthew Murawski, both members of the College of the Holy Cross class of 2014. The pair were roommates on Mount St. James and now continue … Continue reading →

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Challenge Inspires Alumnus to Donate $32.5 Million, Largest Gift in Holy Cross History

Inspired by the challenge of an anonymous donor, John E. Luth, a 1974 graduate of the College of the Holy Cross and founder, CEO and chairman of Seabury Group, a global advisory and investment company specializing in aviation, aerospace, financial … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Athletic Teams Post Perfect Score on NCAA Progress Report

Twenty College of the Holy Cross varsity teams achieved a perfect score of 1,000 in the recently released NCAA’s Academic Progress Rate (APR), which measures academic performance among Division I programs. Nine of those Crusader teams had a perfect multi-year … Continue reading →

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First Nativity School of Worcester Student to Graduate from Holy Cross

When Joao Vickttor “Joveto” De Carvalho ’15 walks across the stage at the College of the Holy Cross Commencement exercises, not only will he be the first member of his family to graduate college, he will also be the first … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Commencement Speaker Bryan Stevenson Making Headlines Around the Country

“Justice needs champions, and Bryan Stevenson is such a champion,” wrote South African civil rights activist, retired bishop and Nobel Peace Prize recipient Desmond Tutu, in a piece for Vanity Fair.  “His courage and commitment contributed to the abolition of … Continue reading →

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Media Turn to Religious Studies Prof. to Make Sense of Tragedy in Nepal

Todd Lewis, professor of religious studies at the College of Holy Cross and a leading scholar in Buddhism, Hinduism, and East Asian religions, recently spoke to multiple news outlets – including CNN, WBZ Radio and Yahoo! News Canada – about … Continue reading →

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Film Based on Leah Hager Cohen’s Novel ‘Grief of Others’ to Make International Debut at Cannes

The Boston Globe has chosen Distinguished Writer in Residence Leah Hager Cohen’s “The Grief of Others” (Riverhead, 2011) for its May Book Club selection, and in connection will host a screening of the film adaptation. The film premiered to glowing … Continue reading →

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SynergE Worcester Initiative on Track to Save More than $1 Million in Annual College Energy Cost

A collaborative college initiative that was started four years ago is now on track to save more than $1 million in annual energy costs for Clark University, College of the Holy Cross and Worcester Polytechnic Institute. SynergE Worcester, a program … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Announces Plans to Construct Contemplative Center

During a blessing and ceremonial groundbreaking, Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J., president of the College of the Holy Cross announced plans for constructing a new facility on a 52-acre site atop a hill overlooking the Wachusett Reservoir in the town … Continue reading →

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Utah’s Delon Wright Wins Bob Cousy Award Sponsored by Holy Cross

Delon Wright from the University of Utah is the recipient of the 2015 Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year Award sponsored by College of the Holy Cross.  Named for Hall of Famer and former Boston Celtic and Holy Cross … Continue reading →

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Historian Sheds Light on Ukrainian Crisis — in the Classroom and Beyond

Unrest in Ukraine and Russia has dominated the news for more than a year. Cynthia Hooper, associate professor of history at Holy Cross, looks beyond the headlines and sound bites to find out why. Her passion for digging deeper into … Continue reading →

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Religious Studies Professor Challenges Much Discussed Atlantic Cover Story on ISIS

Caner Dagli, associate professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross and an expert in Islamic studies, recently wrote an essay for The Atlantic “The Phony Islam of ISIS,” a rebuttal to the much discussed Atlantic cover … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Partners with Basketball Hall of Fame to Sponsor Bob Cousy Award

The College of the Holy Cross has partnered with the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame to sponsor the Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year Award. Named for Hall of Famer and former Boston Celtic and Holy Cross guard … Continue reading →

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‘At Notre Dame, a door closes, but many more are opening across Catholic higher ed’

Joanne Pierce, professor of religious studies at College of the Holy Cross and a University of Notre Dame alumna, reflects on the legacy of Rev. Theodore Hesburgh, president emeritus of Notre Dame, in a piece for The Conversation. She writes, … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Among Top Producers of Fulbright Students

The College of the Holy Cross is once again among the liberal arts colleges with the highest number of Fulbright students, according to The Chronicle of Higher Education, which published its annual “Top Producers of U.S. Fulbright Students by Type … Continue reading →

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Film Based on Leah Hager Cohen’s Novel ‘Grief of Others’ to Premiere at SXSW Festival

Leah Hager Cohen, Distinguished Writer in Residence at the College of the Holy Cross,  will soon be able to see the pages of her award-winning novel come to life on the big screen.  Based on her critically-acclaimed novel “The Grief … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Launches Groundbreaking Web Resource for Exploring Catholic Practice Around the World

The College of the Holy Cross has launched an ambitious online global initiative called Catholics & Cultures (www.catholicsandcultures.org). The encyclopedic web resource—free to all users—is managed by and housed in the Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J. Center for Religion, Ethics … Continue reading →

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Princeton Review Ranks Holy Cross Among the Top ‘Colleges That Pay You Back’

The College of the Holy Cross is one of the nation’s best colleges for students seeking great academics, outstanding career preparation, and generous financial aid – according to The Princeton Review. The publication profiled the College as one of 200 … Continue reading →

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Postponed: Holy Cross to Host Panel on Urban Education and Accountability

Due to inclement weather, the Urban Education Panel tonight at 6 p.m. on campus will be postponed.  We will be in touch with a new date and time once it is available.   The College of the Holy Cross will … Continue reading →

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