Author Archives: Kristine Maloney

“Up Close and Personal with ‘A Faith That Does Justice'”

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Kristine Maloney

“My conviction, given the chance to answer the call to give more of myself to the service of faith and promotion of justice, has never been stronger.” – Jacqueline Peterson, vice president for student affairs and dean of students In … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to hold Boston Marathon Interfaith Prayer

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Kristine Maloney

The College of the Holy Cross Community is invited to an Interfaith Prayer of Lament on Wednesday, April 17 from 4:30 -5 p.m. on St. Joseph Memorial Chapel Plaza. The gathering will be an opportunity to voice grief, offer prayers … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Junior Earns Prestigious Truman Scholarship

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Kristine Maloney

College of the Holy Cross student Jeffrey Reppucci ’14, a Russian major and defenseman on the men’s ice hockey team from Newburyport, Mass., has been selected as a 2013 Harry S. Truman Scholar. The highly competitive scholarship, which provides $30,000 … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Recognized with $500,000 Grant for Excellence in Career Related Undergraduate Education

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Kristine Maloney

The College of the Holy Cross has received the Excellence in Career Related Undergraduate Education Award from the George I. Alden Trust. Selected from among more than 100 private colleges in the Northeast, Holy Cross was the recipient of a … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Community Weighs in on New Pope, Future of Catholic Church

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Kristine Maloney

Within minutes of seeing white smoke emerge from the Sistine Chapel signaling a new head of the Roman Catholic Church, members of the media made their way to campus to watch the historic event unfold with students gathered in the … Continue reading →

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Timothy Austin Named Provost of Duquesne University

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Kristine Maloney

Timothy R. Austin, vice president for academic affairs and dean of the College since 2006, will become the provost and vice president for academic affairs at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh. The announcement was made today by Charles J. Dougherty, University … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Faculty Experts Share Insights on Papal Conclave, Benedict’s Successor with the Media

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Kristine Maloney

Since Pope Benedict XVI announced his resignation on Feb. 11, journalists from the U.S. and abroad have turned to faculty members at the College of the Holy Cross for insight into the historic event. With the pronouncement of a new … Continue reading →

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New York Public Radio to Broadcast Golijov’s ‘St. Mark Passion’ Live from Carnegie Hall

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Kristine Maloney

New York Public Radio’s WQXR will broadcast the Sunday, March 10 performance of acclaimed composer and Holy Cross professor Osvaldo Golijov’s “St. Mark Passion,” live from Carnegie Hall at 3 p.m. Described by WQXR as “one of the most exciting … Continue reading →

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Documentary Filmmaker Byron Hurt to Screen ‘Soul Food Junkies’ at Holy Cross

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Kristine Maloney

Documentary filmmaker Byron Hurt will present his award-winning film “Soul Food Junkies” and participate in a panel discussion about healthy eating and food disparities on Monday, March 18 from 1 – 3 p.m. in the Hogan Campus Center Ballroom at … Continue reading →

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Alumnus Donates $25 Million to Holy Cross to Enhance the Arts

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Kristine Maloney

Cornelius B. Prior, Jr., a 1956 graduate of the College of the Holy Cross and chair of the board of the telecommunications services company Atlantic Tele-Network, Inc., headquartered in Beverly, Mass., is donating $25 million to the College. The gift, … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Again Named a Princeton Review ‘Best Value’ College for 2013

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Kristine Maloney

The Princeton Review named the College of the Holy Cross one of 75 “Best Value” private colleges for 2013. Based on institutional data and student opinion surveys from 650 colleges and universities, schools were selected according to several criteria including … Continue reading →

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Nationally-Ranked Men’s Hockey Team to Play North Dakota

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Kristine Maloney

The No. 20 Holy Cross men’s hockey team will take on No. 7 North Dakota in the Subway Holiday Classic on Friday, Jan. 4 (8:30 p.m.) and Saturday, Jan. 5 (8 p.m.). Audio and video of both games will be … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Among Top 10 Colleges With the Most Alumni Donors

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Kristine Maloney

Graduates of the College of the Holy Cross are among the most loyal and satisfied in the country according to a new list released by U.S. News and World Report.  Holy Cross ranks no. 9 in the nation for the … Continue reading →

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The Alumni Factor Selects Holy Cross as ‘School of the Week’

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Kristine Maloney

Holy Cross has been selected by The Alumni Factor—a new college ranking platform that examines how well colleges develop and shape their students, and what becomes of them after they graduate—as its “School of the Week” from Dec. 17 – … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Moot Court Teams Headed to National Tournament

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Kristine Maloney

With strong finishes in regional tournaments this fall, four two-person moot court teams from the College of the Holy Cross have qualified to compete in the American Collegiate Moot Court Association’s National Competition from Jan. 18 – 19, 2013 at … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Among Country’s “Most Connected Colleges”

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Kristine Maloney

The College of the Holy Cross is ranked No. 37 in a new list of the country’s “Most Connected Colleges,” released by U.S. News & World Report. The ranking is a measure of schools’ effectiveness in providing high speed Internet … Continue reading →

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“Working for Worcester” Fundraiser to Take Place at Holy Cross

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Kristine Maloney

“Working for Worcester” will hold a fundraiser on Wednesday, Nov. 28 from 6:30 – 9 p.m. in the Hogan Campus Center Ballroom at the College of the Holy Cross. The event—which will include performances by students from the city’s colleges, … Continue reading →

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Cannonball Foundation Director Mike Schell ’05 Featured in New FOX Sports Ad

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Kristine Maloney

Mike Schell ’05, executive director of the Cannonball Foundation, comments on his Holy Cross education in a new ad for his foundation which helps young players hone their skills and further their education through athletic scholarships. Versions of the ad will … Continue reading →

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College Community Engaged in 2012 Election

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Kristine Maloney

For most students at the College of the Holy Cross, the 2012 election is the first opportunity they’ll have to vote.  And it’s an opportunity they’re taking very seriously. Throughout the fall semester, many student groups have been actively engaged … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Again Among Top Producers of Fulbrights

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Kristine Maloney

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

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