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Holy Cross Professors Celebrated for Outstanding Scholarship and Student Advising

Posted on June 24, 2019 by Evangelia Stefanakos

At the close of the academic year, three faculty members were celebrated for their excellence in scholarship and academic advising. Before the faculty of the College of the Holy Cross who were gathered for her spring address, Margaret Freije, provost … Continue reading →

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Professor Stephanie Yuhl Works With Worcester’s LGBTQ+ Community to Share Their History

Posted on June 5, 2019 by Evangelia Stefanakos

On April 25, the Worcester Historical Museum was filled with emotion — sorrow, anger, joy — as hundreds explored the museum’s newest exhibition, “LGBTQ+ Worcester — For the Record,” a chronicling of images, histories, voices and experiences of Worcester’s LGBTQ+ … Continue reading →

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Is Theistic Belief Rational in a Scientific Age? A Philosopher and Astrophysicist Exchange Arguments

Posted on April 24, 2019 by Evangelia Stefanakos

The practice of engaging with difficult questions lies at the heart of a Holy Cross education. On April 9, those packed into Seelos Theatre grappled with a particularly formidable one: Is theistic belief rational in a scientific age? The highly-anticipated … Continue reading →

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Jon Favreau ’03, Former Obama Speechwriter, Talks 2020 Presidential Candidates, His First Encounter With Obama, and Holy Cross

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Evangelia Stefanakos

During a single hour-long conversation, former director of speechwriting for President Obama and current podcast celebrity Jon Favreau ’03 covered myriad topics: the strengths and failures of the new Democratic House majority, 2020 presidential candidates, his tense first encounter with … Continue reading →

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Photos: Rodin Exhibition Highlights Work of Renowned Artist, Importance of Art at Holy Cross

Posted on February 1, 2019 by Evangelia Stefanakos

Described during his lifetime as the greatest sculptor since Michelangelo, Auguste Rodin is celebrated world-wide for bending, challenging and deconstructing artistic norms historically applied to sculpture. His characteristically expressive, masterfully textured bronze sculptures are well-known to Holy Cross, which is … Continue reading →

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2018 at Holy Cross: A Year in Highlights

Posted on December 27, 2018 by Evangelia Stefanakos

As 2018 comes to a close, we look back at the major accomplishments and milestones that made up the past year at Holy Cross.

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Theodore V. Wells Jr.’72 Receives Honorary Degree From Holy Cross

Posted on November 9, 2018 by Evangelia Stefanakos

“Powerful voice for racial and social justice. Pillar of American trial practice. Masterful strategist for the defense. Tireless champion for civil rights and educational opportunity. Exemplary son of Holy Cross.” With these words, Provost and Dean of the College Margaret … Continue reading →

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Basketball Legend Bob Cousy ’50 Reflects on Race in New Book, On-Campus Conversation

Posted on November 4, 2018 by Evangelia Stefanakos

Basketball legend Bob Cousy ’50 hasn’t hit the court in decades, but that didn’t stop him from making national headlines. The media attention centered around Cousy’s complex relationship with his Celtics teammate Bill Russell, which was the subject of the … Continue reading →

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Hundreds of High Schoolers, Resettled Peoples Find Connection Through Art

Posted on October 2, 2018 by Evangelia Stefanakos

Over the course of a week-long residency at the College of the Holy Cross, wherever the Silkroad Ensemble went — whether on campus or throughout Worcester — connection followed. The Grammy Award-winning musical collective, made up of musicians representing dozens … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Descends Upon Boston for Football Matchup Against Boston College

Posted on September 11, 2018 by Evangelia Stefanakos

From Holy Cross banners on car trunks and tree branches to deep purple shirts on the backs of thousands of alumni and students, Crusaders were visible in every direction on Sept. 8 at Boston College. The occasion? Holy Cross football’s … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professors Recognized for Outstanding Scholarship and Student Advising

Posted on June 6, 2018 by Evangelia Stefanakos

After another successful academic year, two faculty members are being celebrated for their excellence in scholarship and academic advising. Before the faculty of the College of the Holy Cross who were gathered for her spring address, Margaret Freije, provost and … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Crusaders Show Their Strength, Support on Day of Giving

Posted on April 23, 2018 by Evangelia Stefanakos

Over the course of 24-hours, thousands of Holy Cross Crusaders came together to show their support for the College of the Holy Cross, raising a record $2.5 million. The roughly 6,000 donors — made up of alumni, current students, parents, … Continue reading →

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Campus Begins New Semester with Multifaith Community Prayer

Posted on January 26, 2018 by Evangelia Stefanakos

For the seventh year in a row, the College of the Holy Cross community has kicked off the spring semester by coming together at the Multifaith Community Prayer. The overflowing Mary Chapel served as a gathering space for students, faculty, … Continue reading →

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2017 at Holy Cross: A Year in Review

Posted on December 28, 2017 by Evangelia Stefanakos

At Holy Cross, each year is marked by new accomplishments and milestones, and this year was no different. Here are some of the most notable from 2017. January

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Photos: Holy Cross Campus Alive with Christmas Spirit as Holidays Near

Posted on December 14, 2017 by Evangelia Stefanakos

Walking around campus, now nestled under a blanket of snow and adorned with lights, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the College of the Holy Cross. From warm cups of peppermint mocha at Cool Beans to residence … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Takes Top Seat in Ranking for Long-Term Study Abroad Participation

Posted on December 8, 2017 by Evangelia Stefanakos

For yet another year, the College of the Holy Cross has been ranked No. 1 among baccalaureate institutions in the United States for long-term study abroad participation by the Institute of International Education. According to its report, 133 Holy Cross students … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Families Reunite and Celebrate Fall on Campus During Family Weekend 2017

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Evangelia Stefanakos

Surrounded by the colorful foliage characteristic of a New England autumn, hundreds of students and their loved ones reunited on campus for a weekend of Holy Cross activities during Family Weekend 2017. The three-day affair featured tailgating before watching Holy … Continue reading →

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Video: BANDALOOP Brings Vertical Dance to Holy Cross in Awe-Inspiring Performance

Posted on September 27, 2017 by Evangelia Stefanakos

BANDALOOP, pioneers in vertical dance performance, brought their artistry to the College of the Holy Cross on Sept. 9 — specifically, to the façade of the Hogan Campus Center. Students, faculty, staff, and members of the Worcester community filled the … Continue reading →

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Washington Semester Award Winner to Discuss Impact of Gender in Political Elections

Posted on September 20, 2017 by Evangelia Stefanakos

The Center for Interdisciplinary Studies at the College of the Holy Cross has selected Caitlin Daniels ’18, a political science major with a concentration in gender, sexuality, and women’s studies, as the Maurizio Vannicelli Washington Semester Program award recipient for … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Education Professor Publishes Book on How to Better Measure School Quality

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Evangelia Stefanakos

How should we measure the quality of our schools? In his new book, “Beyond Test Scores: A Better Way to Measure School Quality,” Jack Schneider, assistant professor of education at the College of the Holy Cross, examines the use and … Continue reading →

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