Author Archives: Holy Cross in the News

‘The best U.S. colleges for a major in English’

USA Today College reports that the College of the Holy Cross ranks ninth in the top ten places to get an English degree in the U.S. The list, generated from College Factual, is a ranking of colleges based on their … Continue reading →

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‘In Milestone, Pope Francis Will Address Congress This Fall’

Mathew N. Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross,and a papal expert recently spoke with the Associated Press about the Pope addressing Congress during his visit to the U.S. in September. The story ran … Continue reading →

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‘Pulse Magazine’s 15 to Watch in 2015’

Earlier this year, Pulse Magazine released its annual ‘People to Watch’ list, a list highlighting residents of Central Massachusetts who are examples of diligence, strength and drive in areas such as business, academics, the arts, public service or athletics. Among … Continue reading →

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‘Worcester storm cleanup is a slog’

With the snowfall finally coming to a halt, a recent Telegram & Gazette article spotlights maintenance workers as they worked diligently across Worcester to clear one of the largest snowstorms in state history. The article highlights Ted W. Heywood, grounds … Continue reading →

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‘At MLK event, Holy Cross student leaders are urged to listen, build bridges’

In a recent post, the Worcester Telegram & Gazette highlights the College of the Holy Cross eighth annual Martin Luther King Jr. Luncheon for Emerging Leaders. The event, held on Monday, Jan. 19, was co-sponsored by the Holy Cross Office … Continue reading →

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‘Local band releases first EP’

A recent article published by Seacoastonline.com highlights the release “Mason Jar of Home,” an album released by the musical group Black Agnes and produced by front man, Michael Dunbar ’15, student at the College of the Holy Cross. The album, … Continue reading →

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‘Holy Cross class ditches the syllabus in favor of ‘experimenting’’

The education issue of Worcester Magazine featured an article on a new class at the College of the Holy Cross titled CreateLab. This unique class structure is an experiment in what happens when the professor flips the traditional script by … Continue reading →

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‘Long a College Town, Worcester Now Looks the Part’

With recent developments in Worcester’s downtown, The New York Times profiled the City of Worcester as a college town. “From one end of the city’s 245-acre central core to the other, Worcester is attending to the 35,000 college students who … Continue reading →

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‘Rinklin alters perceptions in a new show at Zevitas Gallery’

Cristi Rinklin, associate professor and chair of the visual arts department  at the College of the Holy Cross, received a glowing review from the Boston Globe and WBUR for her new paintings on display at the Steven Zevitas Gallery. The … Continue reading →

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‘Pakistan School Attack: The Symbolism Is Unmistakable’

In his debut piece for WBUR’s Cognoscenti, Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, writes about the symbolism in the recent Pakistan school attack, which killed 145 people. “Watching livestream reporting on the … Continue reading →

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Recent Alumna Invited to Showcase at “Art on the Marquee”

Bang Luu, a member of the class of 2014, was recently selected as an artist for the 12th installation of “Art on the Marquee.” Boston Cyberarts and the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) will be presenting nine new works by … Continue reading →

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‘Social networking can be wild card for college applicants’

Almost every high school student applying for college is warned about their activity on social media.  But, how much do admission counselors really rely on social media when making decisions about their applicants?  A recent Telegram & Gazette article asks … Continue reading →

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‘From the net outward’

“Save by Ginn” is a phrase commonly heard by hockey broadcasters at any College of the Holy Cross hockey game in the last four years. In fact, it has been said more than 3,000 times during Matt Ginn’s ’15 career … Continue reading →

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‘Holy Cross students see a more conciliatory side of the law, claim 3rd place in mediation competition’

A recent Mass Live article features the mediation team from the College of the Holy Cross, who placed 3rd in the 15th Annual International Mediation Tournament and earned a chance to be one of four undergraduate teams to compete against … Continue reading →

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‘Worcester working to become a thriving college town’

A recent Boston Globe article features the city of Worcester as an emerging college town. Worcester, which is home to the College of the Holy Cross among eight other colleges and more than 35,000 students, has been tied to its … Continue reading →

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‘25 years later, murder of priests in El Salvador still resonates with Worcester Jesuit, congressman’

Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J., president of the College of the Holy Cross, returned to El Salvador on Nov. 15 to commemorate the murders of six Jesuits in El Salvador 25 years ago. The murders occurred at the University of … Continue reading →

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‘Remembering The Jesuits Whose Murders Brought An End To Salvadoran Civil War’

WBUR, Boston’s NPR news station, reported from San Salvador, El Salvador, during the commemoration of six Jesuit priests murdered by the Salvadoran army 25 years ago in the country. The Jesuits were killed in response to their firm defense of … Continue reading →

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‘Kraft family looks to build soccer stadium in Boston’

In a recent Boston Globe article, Victor Matheson, professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross and former Major League Soccer (MLS) referee, comments on the Kraft family’s proposal for a new soccer stadium located outside of Boston’s … Continue reading →

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‘Morocco lost the Cup of Nations over irrational fears about Ebola’

In a recent article for The Conversation, Victor Matheson, professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, and Ann Sheehy, assistant professor of biology at the College, collaborated on an piece about both the bad science and bad … Continue reading →

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‘Holy Cross musicians help soothe souls at St. Vincent psych unit’

A recent Telegram & Gazette article showcases College of the Holy Cross junior Tiffany Holland ’16 in her efforts to bring musical spirit to the psychiatric unit at St. Vincent Hospital.  With the help of Christine Case, volunteer coordinator at … Continue reading →

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