Author Archives: Ellen Ryder

Ambassador and Alumnus Harry Thomas ’78 Will Deliver 2016 Commencement Address

The Honorable Harry K. Thomas Jr. ’78, the United States Ambassador to the Republic of Zimbabwe and recipient of many honors from the State Department during his 32-year diplomatic career, will receive an honorary degree from the College of the … Continue reading →

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Former Holy Cross President, Fr. Reedy, Has Died

The network of Jesuit colleges and universities along with countless colleagues, students, and friends are mourning the death of former Holy Cross president Rev. Gerard C. Reedy, S.J., who died March 11. He was 76. Fr. Reedy was the 30th … Continue reading →

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Video: How Spring Arrives at Holy Cross

We don’t play favorites, but April and May rank pretty high among the 12 months here on Mount St. James. Trees bloom in pale pink and white, in brilliant greens. Flower beds are restored with color. Days lengthen and sparkle … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Names New Vice President of Administration and Finance

Following a national search, Dorothy A. Hauver has been named vice president of administration and finance at the College of the Holy Cross.  The announcement was made today by Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J., president of the College. Hauver, who … Continue reading →

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Public Interest Lawyer Bryan Stevenson to Deliver 2015 Commencement Address at Holy Cross

Bryan A. Stevenson, founder and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) in Montgomery, Ala., 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, … Continue reading →

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Diller Scofidio + Renfro Selected to Design New Performing Arts Center at Holy Cross

The College of the Holy Cross announced today that its new performing arts center, funded in part by a record-setting gift from alumnus Cornelius B. Prior, will be designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro, an internationally acclaimed design firm known … Continue reading →

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Michael Lochhead Named Executive Vice President at Boston College

Michael J. Lochhead, vice president of administration and finance at Holy Cross since 2004, will become the executive vice president  at Boston College, his alma mater.  The announcement was made today by Boston College. “While Mike will be greatly missed … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Names Margaret Freije Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean

Following an extensive national search, Margaret N. Freije, Ph.D., has been named vice president for academic affairs and dean of the College of the Holy Cross. The announcement was made today by Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J., president. Freije, who … Continue reading →

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Noted Author and Essayist Anne Fadiman to Deliver Commencement Address at Holy Cross

Anne Fadiman, acclaimed author, essayist, and teacher, 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 24 at 10:30 a.m. on the campus. Fadiman … Continue reading →

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In Memoriam: Rev. John E. Brooks, S.J. ’49, 1923-2012

Rev. John E. Brooks, S.J., the longest serving president of the College of the Holy Cross, died on Monday, July 2, 2012, at UMass Memorial Hospital—University Campus in Worcester, after complications from lymphoma. He was 88. During his tenure as … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Names Tracy Barlok Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations

Tracy W. Barlok has been appointed the new vice president for development and alumni relations at the College of the Holy Cross. She will assume her duties on July 9, according to Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J., president of the … Continue reading →

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In Memoriam: Frederick J. Murphy, Professor of Religious Studies

Professor Frederick J. (Rick) Murphy, a faculty member in the religious studies department at Holy Cross since 1983, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 13, after an illness. An internationally renowned scholar and prolific author who also loved the classroom and … Continue reading →

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Fenwick Scholar Focuses On New Understanding of Familiar Fabric

When you first hear that her entire senior year was devoted to the study of British fabric design — specifically, chintz — you might assume that Meredyth Winter ’11 spent weeks and months poring over very particular art history texts … Continue reading →

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