Author Archives: Holy Cross in the News

When you read the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s “Philanthropy 50,” a special issue, which ranks the country’s 50 most-generous philanthropists of the year, you will find Bill and Melinda Gates, Michael Bloomberg, New York financier John Paulson and his wife, Jenny, … Continue reading →

The Worcester Bravehearts have signed College of the Holy Cross first-year students Daniel Barlok and Patrick McGowan for the 2016 baseball season.  The Bravehearts, dedicated to supporting the Worcester community from concessions to players, signed the Holy Cross students as … Continue reading →

In a piece for the Chronicle of Higher Education, Frank Vellaccio, senior vice president of the College of the Holy Cross, talks about his need for prayer as the College embarks on its major goals for the next five years. … Continue reading →

The College of the Holy Cross is one of the nation’s best colleges for students seeking great academics, outstanding career preparation, and generous financial aid – according to The Princeton Review. The publication featured the College as one of 200 … Continue reading →

The College of the Holy Cross was ranked No. 3 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 defined … Continue reading →

In a Telegram & Gazette Sunday Sitdown, Elizabeth Canning, the new Title IX director at the College of the Holy Cross, discusses her time as a public defender, new job, family and goals for Holy Cross. “I look forward to … Continue reading →

Kirk Carapezza ’05, reporter and managing editor at WGBH/Boston Public Radio, took a behind the scenes look at the admissions process at the College of the Holy Cross. Carapezza sat in on early decision committee, where admissions counselors reviewed 23 … Continue reading →

The College of the Holy Cross’ Food Recovery Network program was featured in the Telegram & Gazette. The newly established Holy Cross chapter joins 150 colleges and universities around the county fighting back against food waste. According to the Telegram … Continue reading →

“A charity group run by college students plans to complete more than a dozen community service projects around the city next spring,” the Telegram & Gazette reported in a recent article covering the projected goals of Working for Worcester. Founded … Continue reading →

Amanda Belichick, daughter of New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick, is “making a name for herself as head coach of the women’s lacrosse team at Holy Cross,” according to the Boston Herald. A graduate of Wesleyan with a degree in … Continue reading →

“This week we will see our society at its best and at its worst,” starts Edward T. O’Donnell, associate professor of history at the College of the Holy Cross, in an op-ed for WBUR’s Cognoscenti. In the piece, O’Donnell offers … Continue reading →

The College of the Holy Cross ranks No. 8 among the top 10 colleges with the highest four-year graduation rates. At 90.1 percent, the College is part of an select group of institutions that graduate an average of nine in … Continue reading →