Author Archives: Holy Cross in the News

‘Research focuses on hidden stigmas’

In a recent article in New England Psychologist, Stephenie Chaudoir, assistant professor of psychology, explains her research on concealable stigmatized identities (CSIs). CSIs are a class of experiences, identities, and characteristics that are often socially devalued but can be concealed. … Continue reading →

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‘Holy Cross’ Amanda Beaver Makes 40 Under Forty List’

Amanda Corbett Beaver ’03, leadership giving officer at the College of the Holy Cross, makes Worcester Business Journal’s 2015 “40 Under Forty” list. Beaver’s role at the College allows her the opportunity to work closely with donors to secure major … Continue reading →

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Hurricane Katrina Exhibit at Holy Cross Featured on National Radio

In the honor of the 10th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Daina Harvey, assistant professor of sociology at the College of the Holy Cross, will present “Katrina Then and Now: Artists as Witness,” an exhibit that will focus on the relationship … Continue reading →

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Business Insider Ranks Holy Cross Among Best Liberal Arts Colleges in America

Business Insider recently ranked  the College of the Holy Cross No. 20 on its list of “The 24 best liberal arts colleges in America.” According to the business-focused website, “Not only does Holy Cross prepare students to join the workforce … Continue reading →

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‘Liberal arts strongholds stand by their plans’

A recent article in the Worcester Business Journal highlighted the College of the Holy Cross for its strong commitment towards providing a liberal arts education. The article writes that a number of universities have become increasingly trade-focused, but Holy Cross … Continue reading →

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‘10 Great Colleges That Don’t Care About Your SATs’

The College of the Holy Cross has been included in the listing of ‘10 Great Colleges That Don’t Care About Your SATs’ by Money. According to the outlet, which is a subsidiary of Time Inc., this list was compiled of … Continue reading →

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‘And the Next Top Trainer Is…’

College of the Holy Cross alumnus, Gideon Akande ’06 was named the Men’s Health Next Top Trainer after completing a series of competitions against other contestants. In the series finale of the Men’s Health Next Top Trainer, Akande competed against … Continue reading →

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‘ISLA International: Three Worcester grads work to bring clean energy to the Caribbean and the world’

College of the Holy Cross alumnus Federico Sotomayor ’10, was featured in MassLive as co-founder of the Worcester-based startup, ISLA International. Sotomayor has partnered with two other Worcester natives to create ISLA, which is committed to bringing clean energy and … Continue reading →

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‘Intern provides hands-on care to recuperating turtles’

College of the Holy Cross’ Jose Santiago ’17 was recently featured in Topsail Advertiser for his work this summer helping injured sea turtles in North Carolina at the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center. Topsail reports that Santiago … Continue reading →

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Princeton Review Ranks Holy Cross Among Best Colleges for Undergraduate Education in the Country

The College of the Holy Cross is one of the country’s best undergraduate academic institutions, according to the Princeton Review’s Best 380 Colleges list. The Princeton Review’s annual college guide is a list of the top 15 percent of America’s … Continue reading →

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‘Crusading Against Autism’

Bob Wright, a member of College of the Holy Cross class of 1965, along with his wife Suzanne were profiled in People Magazine’s “Heroes Among Us.” The Wrights began Autism Speaks, an award-winning organization that has raised millions to fund … Continue reading →

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‘Neel Smith, Holy Cross – Digital Research’

Neel Smith, associate professor of classics at the College of the Holy Cross, is featured on The Academic Minute (broadcast on WAMC Northeast Public Radio), for his work with students researching ancient manuscripts. In the digital age, access to high-resolution, … Continue reading →

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‘Veteran to Run 160 Miles for Fallen Servicewomen’

Bridget Guerrero a member of the College of the Holy Cross class of 1990 and Marine Corps veteran, was recently featured on the website RunnersWorld.com for her quest to run 160 miles in four days in the state of Washington. … Continue reading →

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‘Why Democracies Don’t Want the Olympics Anymore’

College of the Holy Cross economics professor Victor Matheson recently published an editorial in The Washington Post regarding the increasing cost of the Olympic Games. Matheson’s editorial came right after Boston withdrew its bid for 2024 Olympics, with taxpayers citing … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Ranks No. 55 on Forbes’ List of America’s Top Colleges

The College of the Holy Cross ranked No. 55 overall and No. 46 among private colleges on Forbes’ list of America’s Top Colleges. Forbes rated schools on an ROI scale with points for low debt, high graduation rates, student satisfaction … Continue reading →

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Fiske Guide Includes Holy Cross Among ‘Best and Most Interesting’ Colleges

The College of the Holy Cross has again been featured in the Fiske Guide to Colleges, a guide compiled by former New York Times education editor, Edward B. Fiske.  The colleges and universities featured are among the “best and most … Continue reading →

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‘School’s murals show ‘where education began’ in Worcester’

In a Telegram & Gazette front page story, College of the Holy Cross rising seniors Nicole Landry ’16 and Sarah Valente ’16, were featured for a summer research project they are working on at Worcester East Middle School. The pair … Continue reading →

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Three Holy Cross Alumni Ordained into Priesthood

Three alumni from the College of the Holy Cross have recently been ordained into the priesthood. Rev. Brent H. Otto, S.J.’01, and Rev. Loren Adam DeLeon, S.J. ’03, have been ordained into the Society of Jesus and Father Alexander Scott … Continue reading →

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‘Tokyo Olympic Venue Shaping Up as World’s Costliest Stadium’

According to the Associated Press (AP), the marquee venue for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, could be the most expensive sports stadium in the world. Victor Matheson, professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, who specializes … Continue reading →

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Money Magazine Ranks Holy Cross No. 18 Among Best Liberal Arts Colleges in the Country

The College of the Holy Cross ranks No. 18 on Money Magazine’s list of “The 50 Best Liberal Arts Colleges,” and No. 89 overall  on Money’s list of “Best Colleges,” which ranked 736 schools nationwide. According to Money, which is … Continue reading →

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