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Holy Cross Ranks First in Long-Term Study Abroad Participation

The College of the Holy Cross has been ranked No. 1 among baccalaureate institutions in the United States for long-term study abroad programs, according to a recent report released by the Institute of International Education. Long-term study abroad programs are … Continue reading →

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Video: Holy Cross Community Recognizes Importance of Diversity During Unity Week

On “Worcester News Tonight,” broadcasted on Charter Channel 3, several student leaders at the College of the Holy Cross provided insight on the importance of the College’s 16th annual Unity Week, a week-long celebration that explored the importance of diversity … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Election Experts Provide Insight Post-Election

While the 2016 presidential election has come to a close, College of the Holy Cross faculty and students continue to talk politics with the press. Donald Brand, professor of political science, continues to publish op-eds for multinational business magazine, Fortune. … Continue reading →

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Lt. John Vincent Power ’37 Memorial Statue Rededicated and Restored

In honor of Veteran’s Day, the city of Worcester rededicated and restored the John Vincent Power Memorial—a bronze statue in honor of the late Lt. John Vincent Power—to its original bronze finish, according to a recent Telegram & Gazette article. … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alumnus Receives Worcester’s Isaiah Thomas Award

Frederick Eppinger ’81 and his wife, Patty recently received the Isaiah Thomas Award during an awards ceremony at Mechanics Hall for their “transformative impact on Worcester and beyond, displaying passion, philanthropy and dedication to making the region a better place … Continue reading →

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Basketball Standout Bob Cousy ’50 Honored by Boston Globe, Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

College of the Holy Cross basketball legend Bob Cousy ’50 was recently recognized for his life’s work by the Boston Globe, receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award at The Globies, the Globe’s annual sports awards show. News of the award was … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Sophomore Uses “Chin Up!” App to Encourage Positivity

In a recent Deseret News article, Anthony Saltarelli ’18, a computer science major, discussed how students are flocking to places of online positivity due to an overabundance of negativity on the internet. Among other students who are utilizing social media … Continue reading →

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‘Holy Cross Retreat Center in West Boylston Serves Self-reflection, Solitude’

The Thomas P. Joyce ’59 Contemplative Center, which recently opened in West Boylston, Mass., is where students, staff and faculty at the College of the Holy Cross will be able to self-reflect and take a break from the busyness of … Continue reading →

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David Chu Provides Insight on Fullbridge Program on WMEX

David Chu, associate professor of accounting, director of entrepreneurial studies and pre-business advisor,at the College of the Holy Cross, and Roger Barry, CEO of the Fullbridge Program, were recently interviewed by Joe Shortsleeve ’79 for The Shortsleeve Report on WMEX. … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor and Alumnus Weigh in on the Economic Value of Sports Stadiums

Victor Matheson, professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, was recently featured on HBO’s weekly talk show “Any Given Wednesday with Bill Simmons.” In this episode, Simmons ’92 discusses the economic value of sports stadiums using the … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Sophomore Recognized for Soccer and Academic Successes

Arno Rupp ’18, a forward on the College of the Holy Cross men’s soccer team, was recently recognized for his accomplishments on and off the field, according to an article by Goholycross.com. Rupp, who is from Wolfsberg, Austria, knows five … Continue reading →

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Local Paper Covers Holy Cross’ Hanify-Howland Lecture

On Oct. 25, Nancy Lublin, founder and CEO of Crisis Text Line — a 24/7, free, text message-based support service for people with a variety of issues, including depression, substance abuse, physical abuse and eating disorders, presented the Hanify-Howland Memorial … Continue reading →

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Orlando Baxter ’98 Makes Comedy Debut on “Conan”

Comedian Orlando Baxter ’98 made his late-night comedy debut on “Conan,” hosted by Conan O’Brien, on Oct. 24, the second alumnus to appear on the popular television show within the span of just one month. Baxter follows the recent performance … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alumnus Bridges Gap in Youth Football

Logan Silver ’15, who majored in Spanish and played safety on the football team while at the College of the Holy Cross, has found himself drawn back on the field he loves as a youth coach for the South Boston … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Named to Princeton Review’s Guide to Green Colleges of 2016

The College of the Holy Cross was recently named to The Princeton Review’s “Guide to 361 Green Colleges” as one of the most environmentally responsible colleges in the U.S. and Canada in 2016. The schools chosen for inclusion in the … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alumnus Inducted into Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame

Tommy Heinsohn ’56, and Mike Gorman, the Boston Celtics television commentary team for 35 years, were recently inducted into the Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame. The Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame is an organization that honors the “industry’s most noteworthy … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor Provides Perspective on Art Ban in India and Pakistan

In a recent article in Times of India, Selina Gallo-Cruz, assistant professor of sociology and anthropology at the College of the Holy Cross, commented on the implication of India and Pakistan excluding artists and performers from their respective countries. As … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross English Professor Selected for RISCA Fellowship Merit Award in Fiction

Stephanie Reents, associate professor of English at the College of the Holy Cross, was selected for a 2017 Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) Fellowship Merit Award in Fiction by the Rhode Island Arts Commission for her novel … Continue reading →

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Video: Holy Cross Alumnus Makes Musical Debut on “Conan”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtOuCZ6fonE   Tall Heights, a Boston-based duo comprised of Tim Harrington ’10 and Paul Wright, a 2007 graduate from Dartmouth College, performed their hit single “Spirit Cold” off of their major label album, “Neptune,” on “Conan,” which is hosted by … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Hockey Plays Vital Role in Central Mass. Sports History

In a recent article about “Worcester’s eyes looking eastward” during the last 50 years of Boston sports, the Telegram & Gazette remembers “what is considered to be the greatest upset in college hockey history.” On March 23, 2006, the men’s … Continue reading →

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