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PayScale Ranks Holy Cross No. 18 Best Value Liberal Arts College
The College of the Holy Cross was recently ranked No. 18 among the best value liberal arts colleges in the country on PayScale’s 2018 College Return on Investment Report. The report evaluates the cost of attending a college against the … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Professor and Alumnus Featured in MassLive.com as New ‘Worcesterites’
Worcester is in the midst of a renaissance, with the construction of new hotels, apartments and the transformation of its downtown area. The city’s developing arts and restaurant scene are just some of the attractions its new residents point to. … Continue reading
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Holy Cross History Professor Predicts Upcoming Era for HISTORY
Are we living in a second Gilded Age? In an article for HISTORY, Ed O’Donnell, associate professor of history at Holy Cross, explores that question, highlighting parallels between the two eras, from the booming economy, to the growing wealth inequality, … Continue reading
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Is There a ‘New’ Kate O’Brien? Holy Cross Professor Explains
Kate O’Brien was a provocative and, even in some places, banned Irish novelist and playwright, but first a foremost, she was a feminist determined to encourage a greater understanding of sexual diversity. In an article for The Irish Times, Paige … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Economics Professor Is Sought-After Expert on the FIFA World Cup
Soccer fans are buzzing with excitement over the announcement made Wednesday during the 68th FIFA Congress that the U.S. will be co-hosting the 2026 World Cup, alongside Mexico and Canada. The event will be returning to the North American continent … Continue reading
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How Do Religions of the World View Suicide? Holy Cross Religious Studies Professor Explains
In the wake of the highly publicized suicides of fashion designer Kate Spade and chef and writer Anthony Bourdain last week, there’s been increased discussion of some of the moral and ethical dilemmas surrounding suicide. Writing for The Conversation, Mathew … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Alumnus Awash With Nostalgia Writes About His 25th Reunion for the National Review
There’s no better way to celebrate being a Crusader than by returning to Mount St. James for Reunion Weekend, where generations of Holy Cross alumni come together for fellowship and friendship at a place that will always feel like home. … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Professor Weighs in on the Life and Legacy of Robert F. Kennedy for Cape Cod Times
“I think the most compelling lesson from Bobby’s [Kennedy] final years is that, through loss and personal suffering, he found the courage to follow his moral compass to articulate for the country a sense of the common good,” said Stephanie … Continue reading
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Richard Ring ’68 featured in Boston Globe After ‘Legendary’ Career Helping the Homeless
The former executive director of the Pine Street Inn homeless shelter in Boston and legendary activist for the homeless Richard Ring ’68 was profiled in the Boston Globe this week after announcing his retirement. Globe columnist Adrian Walker wrote that … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Alumna Appointed President and Chief Operating Officer of JetBlue
Several national news outlets, including Bloomberg, reported last week that Joanna Geraghty ’94, a sociology major at Holy Cross, has been named president and chief operating officer of JetBlue Airways Corp. In this role, Geraghty will run the day-to-day operations … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Sociologist Discusses the Increasing Popularity of ‘Voluntourism’ with The Times of India
Jennie Germann Molz, associate professor of sociology and anthropology at the College of the Holy Cross, shares her thoughts on volunteer tourism or “voluntourism,” one of the fastest growing trends in travel today. In an article for The Times of India, … Continue reading
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Former Obama Speechwriter Turned Podcast Celebrity Jon Favreau ’03 Discusses Navigating Politics in 2018
In a Q&A interview with Boston Globe Magazine, former head speechwriter for President Barack Obama and Holy Cross alumnus Jon Favreau ’03 talks about his overnight success in the world of podcasts and political commentary. Along with two other former … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Professor Argues Amazon’s Stance on Taxes Won’t Deter HQ2 Finalists
As Amazon courts cities across the U.S. to determine the location of their next headquarters, a new proposed tax in Seattle has halted planned expansion of existing facilities. The tax would charge every large company $500 per employee to fund … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Professor Discusses the Looming Sale of the NASCAR Franchise with Reuters
Once dubbed “America’s Fastest Growing Sport,” NASCAR has been struggling with diminishing attendance at its adrenaline-filled events over the past few years, leading the owning France family to consider a sale of a majority stake in the sanctioning body. Called … Continue reading
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Professor Stephanie Yuhl Participates in WGBH Discussion on 1960s Social Movements
In February, professor of history and social movements expert Stephanie Yuhl participated in a WGBH BostonTalks event titled “The Sixties,” focusing on movements of the 1960s, including rock ‘n’ roll music and women’s activism. Yuhl presented on the portrayal … Continue reading
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The New York Times Cites Holy Cross Professor Osvaldo Golijov’s New Project
World-renowned composer Osvaldo Golijov, Loyola professor of music at the College of the Holy Cross, is working on a project for soprano Nora Fischer and Silkroad Ensemble, according to the New York Times. The daughter of Hungarian conductor Ivan … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Professor and Physics Department Chair Discusses His Road to Astrophysics
In an interview for Worcester Telegram & Gazette’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Tomohiko Narita, associate professor and chair of the physics department at the College of the Holy Cross, answered questions about his current work with semiconductor radiation detectors, his journey to … Continue reading
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For Today’s Catholics Hell Means ‘the Hopeless Anguish of God’s Absence,’ Says Holy Cross Professor
In an article for The Conversation, Joanne Pierce, professor of religious studies at Holy Cross, traces the conceptual evolution of hell through the Jewish and Greek cultures and their influence on the Christian description of hell or the afterlife, including … Continue reading
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Religious Studies Professor and Papacy Expert Opines on Pope Francis’ Apology for Abuse in Chile
Last week, Pope Francis wrote to three clerical sexual abuse victims apologizing and asking for forgiveness for defending Chilean Bishop Juan Barros, accused of covering up their abuse by a former priest. In an article for The Conversation, Mathew Schmalz, … Continue reading
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Worcester News Tonight Interviews Holy Cross Student as She Makes Final Preparations for Boston Marathon
Holy Cross sophomore Maggie Wiggin is preparing for her first Boston Marathon this year. Running to raise funds for the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Wiggin has a special connection as the Institute helped her mom beat ovarian cancer. Wiggin was … Continue reading
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