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College Names Sean Scanlon VP for Advancement

The College of the Holy Cross has named Sean Scanlon, an innovative and entrepreneurial fundraising leader, as its next vice president for advancement. Scanlon currently serves as vice president for development at Syracuse University, where he helped to launch and … Continue reading →

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Statue of NBA Legend Bob Cousy ’50 Unveiled in Worcester

Hall of Fame point guard Bob Cousy ‘50 was honored with a statue in downtown Worcester, his adopted hometown for the past 74 years. The statue, depicting Cousy throwing a signature behind-the-back pass, was unveiled Friday in the plaza in … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Reduces Carbon Emissions By Nearly Half

Twelve years ago, Holy Cross set an ambitious goal: to be completely carbon neutral by 2040. Thanks to a comprehensive set of initiatives and policy changes, the College is nearly halfway there. According to the latest data, Holy Cross reduced … Continue reading →

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Writing Without Borders: At Holy Cross, Good Writing is Everyone’s Responsibility

There is no required Intro to Writing class at the College of the Holy Cross. No Academic Writing seminar. No How to Write the College Essay 101. How then does Holy Cross expect to turn out good writers? As you … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Celebrates Opening of Visitors Center and Park Near Campus

College of the Holy Cross is welcoming a new neighbor, with the opening of the Blackstone Heritage Corridor Visitor Center and adjacent Blackstone Gateway Park. The new Visitor Center officially opened Saturday, Oct. 27, and is an interpretive, recreational and … Continue reading →

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Contemplation in Action at the College of the Holy Cross — The Thomas P. Joyce ’59 Contemplative Center

There are plenty of beautiful, serene places to pray on campus at the College of the Holy Cross. There are three chapels here, in addition to Campion House, the home of the Office of the College Chaplains, and any number … Continue reading →

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College of the Holy Cross to Host Discussion with Feminist Writer Roxane Gay

College of the Holy Cross will host the best-selling author and critic Roxane Gay for a discussion as part of the Student Government Association’s Unity Week. Gay is an author and cultural critic whose writing is unmatched and widely revered. … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Announces $3 Million Gift for J.D. Power Center for Liberal Arts in the World

College of the Holy Cross has received a $3 million gift from the family of alumnus and pioneer in consumer research and information, J.D. Power III ’53, in support of the College’s Center for Liberal Arts in the World. In … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Receives $800,000 from Mellon Foundation to Support Research in Worcester

The College of the Holy Cross has been awarded $800,000 to support community-based research projects in the City of Worcester. The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation grant, equal to the largest Holy Cross has received from the foundation, will fund five … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor Studies the Economics of Genocide

This article originally ran in the November issue of Connections, an online publication of the Associations of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. Economics professor Charles Anderton is in his office at the College of the Holy Cross talking to a visitor, … Continue reading →

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Mary Iafelice ’11, named to Forbes ’30 Under 30′ list

Forbes recently named 600 young innovators to its 2018 ’30 Under 30′ list, and 2011 Holy Cross graduate Mary Iafelice made the cut. The former philosophy major, SPUD Program Director, Convocation Speaker, and Co-President of the Philosophy Club, is a co-founder … Continue reading →

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How Do You Get Into Holy Cross? A Little Kindness Goes a Long Way, says Admissions Director

Will kindness get you into college? Holy Cross Director of Admissions Ann McDermott says it’s important, because kindness helps build a strong, supportive campus community. McDermott was one of several admissions leaders who spoke to Voice of America about how … Continue reading →

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