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Holy Cross Graduates 698 Members of the Class of 2019

Posted on May 24, 2019 by Jane Carlton

“Making a difference, effecting change, continuing to be ‘men and women for and with others’ — these actions can be part of each and every one of our futures because that is, in so many ways, who we are,” Isabel … Continue reading →

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Bubble Tea and Constructing Asian American Identity: A Conversation with Fenwick Scholar Mia Yee ’19

Posted on May 22, 2019 by Jane Carlton

Every year, Holy Cross names a Fenwick Scholar — a student who spends the entirety of their senior year conducting independent research. But it’s not every year that student embarks on a study of ramen and other modern Asian American … Continue reading →

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Eight Holy Cross Students, Recent Alumni Receive Distinguished Scholarships

Posted on May 21, 2019 by Jane Carlton

College of the Holy Cross students and alumni have earned an impressive array of scholarships this year from prestigious organizations, including the Knight-Hennessy Scholar Program and the Fulbright Program. These honors are testimony to the astonishing intellectual curiosity of Holy … Continue reading →

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Video: Academic Conference Celebrates Students’ Wide-Reaching Research, Creativity

Posted on April 30, 2019 by Jane Carlton

“How many black women therapists do you think there are in the state of Massachusetts?” Olivia Fenty ’21, a psychology major with a concentration in Africana studies, asked a room full of students and faculty members at Academic Conference. The … Continue reading →

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Studying STEM: How Holy Cross Celebrates Women in Science, Math and More

Posted on April 25, 2019 by Jane Carlton

To the standard acronym for STEM — science, technology, engineering, math — Holy Cross adds an important letter: W. From professors who serve as mentors to female students, to students who in turn empower high school girls, the Holy Cross … Continue reading →

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At Holy Cross, Professors Become Mentors

Posted on April 23, 2019 by Jane Carlton

With small class sizes and faculty members committed to their success, Holy Cross students develop close bonds with professors, both in and out of the classroom — a cornerstone of the Holy Cross experience. From guiding students in independent lab … Continue reading →

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Photos: Holy Cross Students Host Classics Day to Share Passion for Ancient World

Posted on April 9, 2019 by Jane Carlton

It’s not every day you see a three-headed mythical beast side-stepping its way through the Hogan Campus Center. But that’s par for the course on Classics Day, a College of the Holy Cross tradition celebrating all aspects of ancient Greek … Continue reading →

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7 Holy Cross Students Making a Difference in Their Communities

Posted on April 4, 2019 by Jane Carlton

Holy Cross students are driven to make a difference in their communities — on campus, in Massachusetts and across the globe. Propelled by the College’s mission statement, our students work together to create positive change, to be “men and women … Continue reading →

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Student Organizers Challenge Campus to Critically Explore Issues of Diversity During Unity Week

Posted on March 25, 2019 by Jane Carlton

For this year’s annual Unity Week, the two student chairs — Co-Officers of Diversity for the Student Government Association Mithra Salmassi ’19 and Manuel “Manny” Trejo ’19 — wanted to honor intersectionality while leaving space for exploration and introspection. So … Continue reading →

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No Matter the Path, Holy Cross Students Thrive

Posted on March 25, 2019 by Jane Carlton

College can often feel like a linear journey — take a few classes, decide on a major, join a club or two, fulfill your requirements and graduate in four years. For many, though, that path is much less precise. Interested … Continue reading →

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Video: Holy Cross Students Find Success After Graduation

Posted on March 20, 2019 by Jane Carlton

What doors does a degree from Holy Cross open? If you’re a recent grad, you just might be changing the world by teaching music to refugee children in Palestine, finishing your second year of law school or managing clients for … Continue reading →

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Photos: Holy Cross Makes Way for Joanne Chouinard-Luth Recreation and Wellness Center

Posted on March 5, 2019 by Jane Carlton

College of the Holy Cross’ upper campus — where the Field House currently sits — will soon be home to the new Joanne Chouinard-Luth Recreation and Wellness Center, a state-of-the-art facility for campus recreation and intramural sports. To make way … Continue reading →

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Ten Faculty Members Receive Tenure in 2019

Posted on February 27, 2019 by Jane Carlton

From researching fruit flies to reimagining the first commercially successful color film, College of the Holy Cross faculty members are making massive contributions to their fields — and to their classrooms. Hear a bit more from the 10 newly tenured … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Celebrates Difference Makers, Breaks Records in Fundraising Challenge

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Jane Carlton

The largest number of donors ever: check. The most generous donations: check. The enormous photo collage of all Holy Cross Difference Makers: check. With 6,342 donors gifting a total of $2,683,777.77, this year’s 175th anniversary giving challenge honoring the impact … Continue reading →

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Diversity of Faiths Represented, Celebrated at Multifaith Community Prayer

Posted on January 28, 2019 by Jane Carlton

As hundreds of students, faculty and staff entered Mary Chapel for the College of the Holy Cross’ eighth annual Multifaith Community Prayer, each was handed a candle. The reason why was soon revealed as 12 students representing a variety of … Continue reading →

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Video: Christmastime is Here at Holy Cross

Posted on December 19, 2018 by Jane Carlton

‘Tis the season for celebration! Every year at Christmastime, the College of the Holy Cross campus transforms into a winter wonderland with festive decorations, holiday concerts and campus-wide feasts. In the spirit of the holidays, the Holy Cross community — … Continue reading →

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Roommate Confidential: Q&A with Two First-Year Holy Cross Students

Posted on December 17, 2018 by Jane Carlton

First-year roommates share more than four walls — they experience navigating the leap into college together. To get a peek at the ins and outs of the first semester on The Hill, we went right to the source — to … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross’ Long-Term Study Abroad Programs Recognized for Tenth Year in a Row

Posted on December 11, 2018 by Jane Carlton

This year, 86 Holy Cross students are spending the year — yes, the entire year — around the world in Germany, China, Italy, Argentina, Ireland, Spain, France, Australia, Senegal, Scotland, England, Japan and Sri Lanka. What’s more, another 140 students … Continue reading →

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Black Student Union Celebrates 50 Years at Holy Cross

Posted on November 15, 2018 by Jane Carlton

The Black Student Union (BSU) at College of the Holy Cross celebrated its 50th anniversary with a wide range of empowering workshops, performances and a celebratory dinner with a keynote address from Loretta E. Lynch, former United States Attorney General. … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alumnae at the Helm of Puerto Rican Media Company Mix Business and Social Justice

Posted on November 7, 2018 by Jane Carlton

“Close your eyes and think about it for one second: no power, no internet, no communication, complete silence and complete isolation,” says María Eugenia Ferré Rangel ’89, chief communications officer of Grupo Ferré Rangel, a Puerto Rican company whose holdings … Continue reading →

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