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Holy Cross Basketball Icon Part of New Facelift for Casey Storage Solutions Building

Bob Cousy ’50 is one of “five larger-than-life Worcester icons” to appear on the side of the Casey Storage Solutions building on 19 McKeon Road, facing Interstate 290, the Telegram & Gazette reports. Standing 23-feet-high, the installation of the College … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross English Professor Provides Perspective on Age and Pedagogy

In a recent Chronicle of Higher Education article, Paige Reynolds, professor of English at the College of the Holy Cross, discussed the evolution of pedagogical tactics in the classroom as she reaches the middle of her academic career and how … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Psychology Professor Weighs in on the Challenges of Parenting

In a recent Boston Parents Paper article, Danuta Bukatko, professor of psychology and distinguished professor of education at the College of the Holy Cross, commented on the challenges of parenting tweens and teenagers. According to Bukatko, no matter how children … Continue reading →

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Kalif Raymond ’16 Signed To Denver Broncos Practice Squad

Former Holy Cross wide receiver Kalif Raymond ’16, an economics major from Lawrenceville, GA, has been signed to the practice squad of the Denver Broncos. While playing with the Broncos during training camp this year and in all four preseason … Continue reading →

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Three Holy Cross Seniors and Chicago Natives Enter Eighth Year on the Field Together

Luke Ford ’17, James Murray ’17 and Peter Pujals ’17 have played beside one another on the football field for nearly eight years. After playing together at Loyola Academy in Wilmette, Ill., the three became Crusaders and are now taking … Continue reading →

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Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams Visit Basketball Legend Bob Cousy ’50 at his Worcester Home

On Tuesday evening, the College of the Holy Cross’ men’s and women’s basketball teams visited the home of Bob Cousy ’50, and spoke with the basketball legend himself, the Telegram & Gazette reports. Cousy, who played point guard for the … Continue reading →

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European Student-Athletes Chase Dreams of Playing Soccer at Holy Cross

As a junior in high school, Arno Rupp ’18 decided he wanted to continue his education and chase his dream of playing soccer in college, according to an article by GoHolyCross.com. After lots of research on numerous schools, Rupp, who … Continue reading →

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College Factual Ranks Holy Cross No. 2 Best Catholic College in the Nation, No. 5 Best Massachusetts College

College Factual ranked the College of the Holy Cross No. 2 Best Catholic College in the Nation, No. 5 Best Massachusetts College, and No. 35 overall among 1,387 Best Nationwide Colleges. Holy Cross was also awarded 91 badges, which signifies … Continue reading →

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‘Holy Cross Grad Farren Named to 22 Under 22 Most Inspiring College Women List’

Amanda Farren ’16 was included on Her Campus’s “22 Under 22 Most Inspiring College Women 2016” list, described by Her Campus, a Boston-based online magazine, as a list of “influencers on their campus (and beyond) who demonstrate leadership, excel academically, are … Continue reading →

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Princeton Review Names Holy Cross One of the Best Institutions in the Country

According to the Princeton Review, the College of the Holy Cross is one of the best institutions in the country and is profiled in “The Best 381 Colleges: 2017 Edition” (Penguin, Random House, Princeton Review Books). The Princeton Review’s annual … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Classics Professor Highlights the Role of Women in Ancient Olympic Games

  In a recent article by Quartz, a digital publication that covers the global economy, Thomas R. Martin, historian and professor of the classics department at the College of the Holy Cross, commented on the role women played in the … Continue reading →

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Washington Monthly Ranks Holy Cross Among Top Liberal Arts Colleges in the Country

Washington Monthly ranked the College of the Holy Cross No. 26 on its 2016 list of “Top 30 Liberal Arts Colleges.” According to the publication, Washington Monthly measured schools “based on what they are doing for the country—by improving social … Continue reading →

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VIDEO: Stephen Colbert Talks Holy Cross in Web Exclusive

In a Facebook web exclusive, comedian and host of “The Late Show” Stephen Colbert demonstrated the far reach of the College of the Holy Cross Community. When asked by an audience member, “What’s the craziest thing that’s ever happened to … Continue reading →

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End of Summer Reminds Holy Cross English Professor Why She Teaches

  Even though the summer goes by too fast for Leila Philip, the “August migration back to campus” is a good thing, she wrote in an opinion piece published by the Boston Globe. Philip, a professor of English at the … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alumna, Professor Experience the Olympics in Rio

Annie O’Shea ’12 and Victor Matheson, professor of economics at College of the Holy Cross, helped media outlets localize the Olympic Games during their recent trips to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. O’Shea, who was a history major and captain of … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Athletics Director Throws First Pitch at Yankee Stadium

On Monday, Holy Cross athletics director Nate Pine threw out the first pitch at Yankee Stadium prior to that evening’s baseball game. The visit to New York and Pine’s pitch – a high fastball to Yankee infielder Ronald Torreyes – … Continue reading →

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White House Spotlights Holy Cross Alumna on Instagram

Hey Instagram! I’m Emma Cronin, and I work for the Presidential Personnel Office. I was born three months premature with cerebral palsy, and couldn’t breathe on my own when I was born. Simple tasks like walking were challenging, even with … Continue reading →

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Former Obama Speechwriter Jon Favreau ’03 Talks about Politics and Life after Washington, D.C.

In a recent article by the New York Times, Jon Favreau ’03, former director of speechwriting for President Barack Obama and co-founder of Fenway Strategies, talked speechwriting, politics and life after Washington, D.C. Serving as the White House director of … Continue reading →

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Local Paper Highlights Holy Cross on Jeopardy

Hey @collegeoftheholycross! A: purple! @jeopardy #jeopardy #holycross #gocrusaders #saders #gocrossgo A photo posted by Kasandra R. (@urbaninsuburbia) on Jul 4, 2016 at 4:23pm PDT The College of the Holy Cross’ 11 appearances on Jeopardy! were featured in the Telegram & … Continue reading →

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Congressman McGovern Recognizes Chick Weiss’ Career Before Congress

In his recent remarks to Congress, Rep. Jim McGovern honored Charles “Chick” Weiss for his 41-year career at College of the Holy Cross and his contributions to the City of Worcester. Weiss retired from the College in June. McGovern’s remarks … Continue reading →

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