Author Archives: Holy Cross in the News

Holy Cross Professor Analyzes the U.S. Foreign Terrorist Watchlist, Reveals Inconsistencies

Since 1997, the U.S. Foreign Terrorist Watchlist has been blacklisting America’s enemies, yet some believe that it has done little to actually thwart terrorism attempts. Helping to break down this complex issue is Eric Fleury ’08, visiting assistant professor of … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor Says We Shouldn’t Let the Ruins of the Hebrew Bible Scare Us

In a recent commentary for Commonweal Magazine, Mahri Leonard-Fleckman, assistant professor of religious studies at Holy Cross, said that oftentimes her students lament the Hebrew Bible’s lack of clear answers to moral dilemmas. But that’s precisely why we need to … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor Who Studied Christianity in Sri Lanka Says Easter Attacks Reflect Rise in Extremism

Coordinated suicide bomber attacks targeting Christians and foreigners in churches and hotels in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday left the nation reeling. But why would a nation that is predominantly Buddhist become the latest target of anti-Christian violence? Writing for … Continue reading →

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Would a ‘Single Tax’ Fix Income Inequality? Holy Cross History Professor Opines

The late 19th century “single tax” vision of political economist Henry George, who proposed the exclusive use of a land-value tax, is seen by some economics as a way to combat increasing wealth disparities today. Ed O’Donnell, associate professor of … Continue reading →

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Diverse Voices Are Key to a Healthy Democracy, Holy Cross Professor Writes in The Washington Post

Controversy is raging in the U.S. over what to do about growing economic inequality, prompting controversial solutions, such as the “wealth tax” proposals of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Elizabeth Warren. In a commentary for The Washington Post, Thomas Martin, professor and … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor and Russia Expert Analyzes Kremlin’s Media Response to Mueller Report

Reactions to the release of special counsel Robert Mueller’s report investigating Russia’s interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election have dominated the news cycle nationwide. But what have Russians been saying about the “no collusion with the Kremlin” findings? In … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Judaic Studies Professor Explains Debate on Controversial Holocaust-Era Pope

Declaring that the church “isn’t afraid of history,” Pope Francis recently announced that the Vatican would open its archives on World War II-era Pope Pius XII, who has been criticized of staying silent on the Holocaust. In an article for … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross History Professor Is Leading Voice Nationally on Irish-American History

In this time of divisive rhetoric about recent immigrants and terrorism, Ed O’Donnell, associate professor of history at Holy Cross, says that we can learn a lot from the discarded stereotypes of the past. In a Washington Post commentary, Professor … Continue reading →

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Pulitzer-Winning Author Edward P. Jones ’72 Inducted Into the American Academy of Arts and Letters

Acclaimed author and Holy Cross alumnus Edward P. Jones ’72 has been inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Letters, the highest recognition of artistic merit in the United States. Jones ’72 is one of 11 individuals from the … Continue reading →

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The New York Times Features Holy Cross Women’s Hockey Program During First Season of Elite Hockey East

The Holy Cross women’s ice hockey team didn’t know what to expect as it took to the ice for the first time this year, back in September. This season was unlike any others, with the Crusaders being new members of … Continue reading →

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Could Spiking Income Inequality Cause the Next Recession? Holy Cross Economics Professor Explains

Theories are abounding when it comes to predicting the timing and possible triggers for a future recession, but according to Robert Baumann, professor of economics at Holy Cross, one thing’s for sure — if we believe it, it will happen. … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Is Once Again a Top Producer of Fulbright Students in the U.S.

The College of the Holy Cross is once again among the colleges producing the highest number of Fulbright students, according to The Chronicle of Higher Education, which published its annual “Top Producers of Fulbright U.S. Scholars and Students” for the … Continue reading →

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What Does It Mean to Be Defrocked in the Catholic Church? Holy Cross Professor Explains

In a historic move, Pope Francis “defrocked” Theodore E. McCarrick, a former cardinal and archbishop of Washington, after the church found him guilty of sexual abuse. McCarrick, who was once one of the most powerful Catholic officials in the U.S., … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross History Professor Talks to NBC News About the Gilded Age and Today’s Populism

The debate over increasing taxes on the wealthy has dominated the early days of the 2020 presidential race, with some Democrats proposing tax hikes as high as 77 percent. This populist movement, thought to be in response to the rise … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor’s Cultural Anthropology Research Highlighted in Australian Science Magazine

Recent studies analyzing the role played by race in influencing response to cosmetic surgery have yielded controversial results, notably that the race, of both patients and observers, appears to impact the perceived attractiveness of rhinoplasty patients. Alvaro Jarrin, assistant professor … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor Examines the Controversy Surrounding the ‘Great Commission’

A recent survey has shown that the majority of churchgoing Christians in the U.S. are not familiar with the term the “Great Commission,” though the concept underpins Christian missionary work across the world. In an article for The Conversation, Mathew … Continue reading →

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Tony Award-Winning Director Bartlett Sher ’81 Named ‘Hottest Director on Broadway Right Now’ by CBS News

Bartlett Sher ’81 has come a long way since his college days on Mount Saint James. And Sher ’81, an English major who wrote and produced his first full-length play at Holy Cross, credits the liberal arts education he received … Continue reading →

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Money Magazine Ranks Holy Cross No. 3 Best Liberal Arts College for Your Money

The College of the Holy Cross ranks No. 3 on Money Magazine’s list of “10 Best Liberal Arts Colleges for Your Money” for 2019. According to Money Magazine, a subsidiary of TIME Inc., the list was compiled to help prospective … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Lauded for Its Employee Wellness Initiatives

Holy Cross was featured in a Worcester Magazine article as part of its Health & Wellness issue for the College’s focus on promoting a healthy workplace. The magazine highlighted both the College’s wellness program, in collaboration with Fallon Health, and … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Ranks Eighth in the U.S. for Alumni Giving

College of the Holy Cross has been ranked eighth in the nation for its alumni participation in giving, according to a recent report from U.S. News & World Report, based on the data roughly 1,100 universities submitted to the media … Continue reading →

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