Author Archives: Kristine Maloney

Holy Cross Religious Studies Professor Awarded 2011 Toshihide Numata Book Prize

Todd Lewis, professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, has received the 2011 Toshihide Numata Book Prize from the Center for Buddhist Studies at the University of California, Berkeley.  Lewis shares the award with Subarna Man … Continue reading →

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Kids Get in Free to Holy Cross Football Games at Fitton Field

The College of the Holy Cross has announced a special invitation to Crusader football fans and Worcester area families. This season, children aged 14 and under accompanied by an adult who has purchased a ticket will be admitted free to … Continue reading →

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Sept. 11 Anniversary Experts Available for Media Commentary and Analysis

Experts in a range of disciplines from the College of the Holy Cross are available to offer distinctive perspectives on the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.  For more information, or for assistance scheduling an interview, please contact … Continue reading →

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“Anders Behring Breivik: Christian terrorist? Right-wing extremist? Madman?”

In the wake of the bombing and massacre in Norway, Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, reflected on the “Christian terrorist” label that the media had given to gunman Anders Behring Breivik. … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Earns International Recognition for Student Recruitment Publications and Website

The College of the Holy Cross was honored by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) with a 2011 Circle of Excellence Award for its newly designed admissions publications and enhanced admissions website. Holy Cross received a bronze … Continue reading →

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Dismas House Announces New Fellowship for Holy Cross Graduates

Sarah Meng, a 2011 graduate of the College of the Holy Cross, was named the inaugural Holy Cross Fellow for Dismas House of Massachusetts, Inc.   In this role, Meng will coordinate resident programs and activities at the Dismas Family Farm, … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Names Vice President for Mission

Rev. Paul F. Harman, S.J., has been named to the new position of Vice President for Mission at the College of the Holy Cross, effective immediately.  Fr. Harman has served since January 2009 as a special assistant to Holy Cross … Continue reading →

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“College Town: Holy Cross Students Spend Four Weeks Studying British Theater”

The Telegram & Gazette’s weekly higher education column, College Town, highlighted one of the newest opportunities offered through the College of the Holy Cross’ Study Abroad Program—a four-week summer immersion trip to explore English art and culture in the city … Continue reading →

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Record Number of Holy Cross Graduates Receive Fulbright Grants

Ten recent graduates from the College of the Holy Cross have been awarded Fulbright grants to work and teach abroad.  This marks a record high number of Fulbrights awarded in a single year for the College.  Since 2002, Holy Cross … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Names Director of Finance

Dorothy A. Hauver, a certified public accountant with nearly 20 years audit and taxation experience, has been named director of finance and assistant treasurer, a new position, at the College of the Holy Cross.  The announcement was made by Michael … Continue reading →

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Two Holy Cross Students Awarded Competitive Full-Tuition Science Scholarships

College of the Holy Cross students Katharine Chamberlin ’12 and Kelly Gilmore ’12 have been named this year’s recipients of Clare Boothe Luce Scholarships, which are awarded to two women majoring in the physical sciences who are entering their fourth … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross, City Collaborate on Summer Programs Benefiting Worcester’s Youth

During a press conference at Sullivan Middle School on June 8, College of the Holy Cross President Michael C. McFarland, S.J., Worcester City Manager Michael V. O’Brien and Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Melinda Boone together announced three new summer partnerships … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Junior Receives Prestigious National Science Scholarship

Kathryn Colelli, a member of the College of the Holy Cross class of 2013, has been awarded a Beckman Scholarship, to conduct high-level research on mechanistic enzymology, with Kenneth Mills, associate professor of chemistry. A biology major with concentrations in … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Faculty Recognized for Outstanding Scholarship and Student Advising

Two faculty member at the College of the Holy Cross—Robert Bellin, associate professor of biology, and Stephanie Yuhl, associate professor of history—are the recipients of the College’s  Mary Louise Marfuggi Faculty Awards. The annual awards are made possible by a … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Receives National Recognition for Community Service

The College of the Holy Cross has been named to the 2010 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for its strong institutional commitment to service and partnerships that produce measurable results for the community.  Holy Cross is one of … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross President Receives Honorary Degree from Layfayette College

Lafayette College in Pennsylvania awarded an honorary doctorate to Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J., president of the College of the Holy Cross, at their 176th Commencement on Saturday, May 21. Fr. McFarland received the honorary degree of Doctor of Humane … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Names Next President

The College of the Holy Cross Board of Trustees has elected Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J., as the College’s 32nd president.  The vote was taken at a meeting of the Trustees on the College’s campus and announced by P. Kevin … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Student Receives National Award for Leadership and Community Service

Iris Sanxhaku, a junior at the College of the Holy Cross, was named a Newman Civic Fellow by Campus Compact.  She is one of just 135 students from across the country chosen for the award, which recognizes inspiring college student … Continue reading →

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“John Paul set to join the ‘blessed'”

In separate reports on the beatification of Pope John Paul II, the Boston Globe and the Telegram & Gazette sought out faculty experts at the College of the Holy Cross to provide insight into the event and what it means … Continue reading →

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Papal Experts Available to Comment on Beatification of Pope John Paul II

The following papal scholars from the College of the Holy Cross are available to comment on issues related to the beatification of Pope John Paul II (May 1).  Both have studied John Paul’s papacy extensively.  For more information, or for … Continue reading →

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