Author Archives: Holy Cross in the News

‘Using Wikipedia: a scholar redraws academic lines by including it in his syllabus’

In a recent article posted by The Conversation, Ellis Jones, assistant professor of sociology at the College of the Holy Cross, reevaluates the use of Wikipedia in the classroom.  While many professors advise against Wikipedia in research papers, as it … Continue reading →

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‘Two Members of College Community featured on National Catholic Website’

Two members of College of the Holy Cross community were recently featured on Crux, the Boston Globe’s national website on Catholicism. Mathew N. Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies at the College and contributor to Crux, and Michelle Sterk-Barrett, director … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Named to Princeton Review’s Guide to Green Colleges of 2015

Just in time for Earth Day, the College of the Holy Cross was named one of the 353 Green Colleges according to The Princeton Review, being one of the most environmentally responsible colleges in the U.S. and Canada in 2015. … Continue reading →

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‘New Hampshire Musician Mike Dunbar Hits the Road’

Michael Dunbar ’15, senior music and English major at the College of the Holy Cross and recipient of a grant from the College’s Summer Research Program in the Humanities, Social Sciences, and Fine Art, was recently featured in the Boston … Continue reading →

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Shirish Korde Excites at Boston Musica Viva Finale

Shirish Korde, distinguished professor of humanities at the College of the Holy Cross, changed the spirit of contemporary chamber music with a piece so rhythmically infectious people could not but move to the beat at the Boston Musica Viva finale … Continue reading →

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‘Holy Cross English Prof. Explores Benefits of a Digital Transgender Archive’

K.J. Rawson, assistant professor of English at the College of the Holy Cross, is featured on The Academic Minute (broadcast on WAMC Northeast Public Radio), for his research on the Digital Transgender Archive (DTA). “With the rise of celebrities such … Continue reading →

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PayScale Ranks Holy Cross No. 6 Among Liberal Arts Colleges for Best ROI

The College of the Holy Cross ranks No. 6 among liberal arts colleges in the country for the best return on investment (ROI) according to Payscale, which released its sixth annual report about college ROI and ranks more than 900 … Continue reading →

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‘Renovated Fitchburg Art Museum vows visitors will be impressed’

A recent Telegram & Gazette article highlights the renovations made to the Fitchburg Art Museum (FAM), home to the art of Cristi Rinkin, professor of visual arts at the College of the Holy Cross. About 10 years of Rinklin’s art … Continue reading →

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Nilan Nagy Signs With The Alaska Aces

Holy Cross graduating senior defenseman Nilan Nagy from Canonsburg, Pa. has signed with the ECHL’s Alaska Aces. The Aces are the affiliates of the NHL’s St. Louis Blues and Minnesota Wild. The Aces have 12 games remaining in the regular … Continue reading →

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‘Off the wall: City project manager finds place for street artists’

A recent article in the Telegram & Gazette featured Holy Cross alumnus Che Anderson ’11, his growing art collection,  and his determination to expand Worcester’s public art offerings to promote the city and its culture. Anderson is currently working as … Continue reading →

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‘The 50 Best Private Colleges for Earning Your Degree On Time’

According to Money, a subsidiary of TIME.com, the College of the Holy Cross ranks No. 12 in the top 50 best private colleges for earning your degree on time and No. 101 for overall best college value. The list stresses … Continue reading →

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Matt Ginn Signs With The Florida Everblades

Holy Cross graduating senior goalie Matt Ginn from Lindsay, Ontario has signed an Amateur Tryout (ATO) agreement with the ECHL’s Florida Everblades. The Everblades are the affiliate of the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning and Carolina Hurricanes, along with the AHL’s … Continue reading →

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‘In The Studio’

Matthew Gamber, assistant professor in the visual arts department, had his unique brand of image-making featured in Photograph Magazine. The article discusses how Gamber’s photography is grounded in the way the sciences have adapted photography as in illustrative tool. In … Continue reading →

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‘On Debut Album, Seacoast Band Black Agnes Explores The Meaning Of Home’

Frontman, Mike Dunbar ’15, of the Seacoast-based group “Black Agnes” talked with NHPR’s Brady Carlson of “All Things Considered” about the band’s debut album titled “Mason Jar of Home.” Dunbar was awarded a Mellon Summer Research grant from the College … Continue reading →

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‘Holy Cross Professors and Students Shape Innovative Classroom Experiment’

In the February issue of Connections, an online publications of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities, Leah Hager Cohen, distinguished writer-in-residence in the English department at the College of the Holy Cross, and Lynn Kremer, professor of theatre at … Continue reading →

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‘Look What Happens When A Video Artist’s Virtual Snow Meets Our Winter Of 2015’

WBUR, Boston’s NPR news station, showcased Boston artist Georgie Friedman’s “Under the Icy Sky” exhibition, a video projection on the walls of the Integrated Science Complex at the College of Holy Cross. Friedman’s videos speak of the force and grandeur … Continue reading →

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‘Brian Williams, Herodotus, and eyewitness reporting’

In a recent opinion piece for The Conversation, Timothy A. Joseph, associate professor of classics at the College of the Holy Cross, compares the reporting tactics and misrepresented experiences of “NBC Nightly News” anchor Brian Williams’ to those of ancient … Continue reading →

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‘Worcester Symphonic Project puts young musicians in spotlight’

The Worcester Symphonic Project will perform its third annual symphony on Feb. 22 at 3 p.m. in Mechanics Hall in Worcester. The orchestra, including 80 musicians ranging in age from 10 to 65 and from diverse backgrounds, will perform all … Continue reading →

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‘Exploring an Institution’s Roots: Board Members Walk in a Saint’s Footsteps’

In the January/February issue of Trusteeship Magazine, Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J., president of the College of the Holy Cross, reflects on the pilgrimage he led with a group of 28 past and present board members, their spouses, and senior … Continue reading →

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‘Opinion: Should Muslims really apologize for terror attacks?’

In a recent op-ed for CNN, Caner K. Dagli, associate professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, writes about whether or not Muslims should condemn terrorist acts. In connection with the recent Paris killings, Dagli writes: … Continue reading →

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