Author Archives: Kristine Maloney

Matthew Schmalz professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about how many who suffer from mental illnesses claim personal contact with God, in this story about Brian David Mitchell’s trial for kidnapping Elizabeth Smart. Read … Continue reading →

In a story about the possibility of replacing the Georgia Dome, Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about how owners reap most of the profits from new athletic facilities, not host cities. … Continue reading →

The College of the Holy Cross women’s basketball team hosted a clinic for students at Worcester East Middle School. Coach Bill Gibbons, members of the basketball team and students from Worcester East Middle School talk about the experience. Watch the … Continue reading →

Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., ’62, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) at the National Institutes of Health, delivered the inaugural Joseph E. Murray, M.D., ’40 Distinguished Lectureship in Medicine at the College of the Holy … Continue reading →

Colleen Curran, a member of the College of the Holy Cross class of 2011, is the only American invited to participate in the British national title in ballroom dancing. She will compete the cha-cha and quickstep in the national competition … Continue reading →

This Halloween, Brian Moskalik, Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow in the biology department at the College of the Holy Cross, asks readers to consider seeing the spider as more than a symbol of all that is sinister. Read The … Continue reading →

The College of the Holy Cross was included in this annual list of the colleges and universities that produce the most Fulbright Award winners.  Five recent alumni accepted Fulbrights for 2010 – 11. View The Chronicle of Higher Education list. … Continue reading →

Rev. Thomas Worcester, S.J., professor of history at the College of the Holy Cross, chronicles the dramatic changes in the papacy in his latest book, The Papacy Since 1500: From Italian Prince to Universal Pastor, uncovering some lesser known papal … Continue reading →

Martha Sullivan, director of health services at the College of the Holy Cross, provides tips for making your flu shot as painless as possible. Read the Self.com story.

Investigative journalist Bob Woodward will deliver the 45th Hanify-Howland Memorial Lecture at the College of the Holy Cross.  Members of the Hanify-Howland Memorial Lecture committee Ward Thomas, professor of political science, Tucker Wade ’11, and Katherine Andrew ’11, talk about … Continue reading →

In a story about four of the city’s unions currently without contracts, David O’Brien, professor emeritus of history at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about the state of labor unions nationally. Read the Worcester Mag story.

Donald Brand, professor of political science at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about the Massachusetts governor race and what role President Obama’s support for incumbent Deval Patrick might play in the election. Read the International Business Times story.

Jerry Lembcke, associate professor of political science at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about actress Jane Fonda’s role during the Vietnam War, which is also the subject of his new book, Hanoi Jane: War, Sex, and Fantasies of … Continue reading →

Bill Bellerose, associate athletic director at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about the long college hockey season and the importance of scheduling games around class time. Read The New York Times story.

Leah Hager Cohen, the William H.P. Jenks Chair in Contemporary American Letters at the College of the Holy Cross, reviews Philip Roth’s new book, Nemesis. Read The New York Times story.

College of the Holy Cross physical plant employees Harry C. Clouthier, Laurie Hall, and Bob Parsons are featured in an article about winning the Biggest Loser – Holy Cross Style.  The five-week competition included over 90 participants at the College. … Continue reading →

South African students from the University of the Free State visit the College of the Holy Cross as part a study abroad/immersion experience focused on issues of race, cross-cultural dynamics, reconciliation, and social justice. Read the Telegram & Gazette story … Continue reading →

Andrew Keister ’11 and Juliana Biolsi ’12, both students at the College of the Holy Cross, talk about their participation in the Walk to Cure Cancer at UMass Medical School. Watch the New England Cable News/Worcester News Tonight video.

John Anderson, professor emeritus of history at the College of the Holy Cross and former City of Worcester mayor, talks about the City’s industrial history and exciting future development plans. Listen to the story by WBUR (Boston’s NPR station).

In an op-ed, Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J., president of the College of the Holy Cross, and Jack P. Calareso, president of Anna Maria College, write about the upcoming beatification of John Henry Cardinal Newman and his role in shaping … Continue reading →