Author Archives: Holy Cross in the News

‘Not a VA Scandal, But a War Scandal’

In a recent article for Dissent Magazine, Jack Schneider, assistant professor of education at the College of the Holy Cross, discusses the current issues surrounding the Department of Veteran Affairs. Various VA hospitals have recently been exposed for using unauthorized … Continue reading →

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‘Men’s Anger, Women’s Fear — How Do We Change These Scripts?’

A regular contributor to WBUR’s Cognoscenti, Leah Hager Cohen, W.H. Jenks Chair in Contemporary American Letters at the College of the Holy Cross, and acclaimed nonfiction writer and novelist, offers her thoughts on what we do and do not say … Continue reading →

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‘Leah Hager Cohen: By the Book’

The New York Times sits down with critically acclaimed nonfiction writer and novelist, and the Jenks Chair of Contemporary American Letters at the College of the Holy Cross, Leah Hager Cohen to talk about books—books that have made her furious, … Continue reading →

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‘In India, Modi is everywhere’

In light of his most recent travels to India, Matthew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, wrote an op-ed for Worcester’s Telegram & Gazette on Narendra Modi, India’s newly appointed prime minister and … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Student Featured as Central MA Standout

Payton Shubrick ’15, co-president of the Student Government Association (SGA) at the College of the Holy Cross, was featured as Go Local Worcester’s Central MA College Standout, a weekly feature that profiles college and university students in Central MA. A … Continue reading →

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‘Sunday Sit-down: Jon Favreau’

In this week’s ‘Sunday Sit-down,’ Jon Favreau, a 2003 College of the Holy Cross alumnus and former director of speechwriting for President Obama, spoke with the Telegram and Gazette about his upcoming commencement address at the College. Favreau currently resides … Continue reading →

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‘College graduations work around — even embrace — social media’

A recent Catholic News Service article about social media’s role in graduation ceremonies observes that the College of the Holy Cross will buck the trend on May 23 by giving “old-fashioned advice in a book.” “Members of the class of … Continue reading →

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‘Catholic Demon-Making’

With exorcism making headlines—the Vatican just concluded its annual conference on exorcism and the satanic ‘black Mass’ at Harvard University was canceled due to protest—Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, wrote an … Continue reading →

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‘Colleges See Rebound in Endowments’

In a recent article in Worcester Business Journal, the College of the Holy Cross was among the colleges spotlighted for a discussion on the current state of their endowments. Chief investment officer at the College, Tim Jarry ’00, spoke to … Continue reading →

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‘African community leaders call for Nigeria to respond to kidnappings’

In a recent segment for Worcester News Tonight, Munya Munochiveyi, assistant professor of history at the College of the Holy Cross, offered his insight on the recent kidnapping of more than 200 girls in Nigeria. Specializing in African social and … Continue reading →

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‘John Macomber ’14 Discusses Business Plan to Help Recruit Student Athletes’

On a recent broadcast of “Business Rockstars with Ken Rutkowski”, a popular national radio show, College of the Holy Cross senior, John Macomber and his sister, Annie, were interviewed about their new business plan, Recruiting4Me. Having just competed in “California … Continue reading →

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‘Students inventions become reality’

In a recent article, Worcester Magazine highlights local colleges’ efforts to promote entrepreneurship on campus. The article features the College of the Holy Cross Shark Tank Competition, sponsored by the Ciocca Office of Entrepreneurial Studies and the Entrepreneurship Club. The … Continue reading →

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‘Learn a new culture locally’

The most recent issue of Worcester Magazine featured an upcoming collaboration between the College of the Holy Cross and the non-profit, Arts Indonesia – Gamelan Dharma Swara. Together, they will host the Summer Institute in Balinese Performance on the Holy … Continue reading →

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‘Worcester Schools Outpace MA for Low Income Students’

Lynne Myers, director of financial aid at the College of the Holy Cross, spoke about the College’s commitment to low-income students of Worcester in a recent GoLocalWorcester article. The College’s commitment was highlighted as contributing to the efforts by the … Continue reading →

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‘A Brave Heart’

With the opening season for the Worcester Bravehearts approaching, Worcester Magazine takes a look back at the city’s baseball history, which largely took place on the College of the Holy Cross’ very own Fitton Field. The city looks forward to … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Featured on ‘Chronicle’ TV Newsmagazine

The College of the Holy Cross was included in a recent “Chronicle” segment highlighting the city of Worcester. The segment, which aired on April 29, highlighted a number of locations in the city, including restaurants, local businesses, and the Worcester … Continue reading →

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‘Why I Sent My “Typical” Kids To A Preschool For Autistic Children’

In a recent article for WBUR’s Cognoscenti,  Leah Hager Cohen, critically acclaimed nonfiction writer and novelist, and the Jenks Chair of Contemporary American Letters at the College of the Holy Cross, shares her reasons and experience with sending her children … Continue reading →

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‘Does it pay to obsess on where your kid goes to school?’

In a recent blog post for the Washington Post’s “Answer Sheet,” Jack Schneider, assistant professor of education at the College of the Holy Cross, discusses parents’ preoccupation with choosing the perfect school for their child. Calling their quests “obsessive” and … Continue reading →

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‘In the company of a saint: Catholics gear up for a rare double canonization’

Rev. Thomas Worcester, S.J., professor of history at the College of the Holy Cross, and Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies at the College, recently spoke with media about the canonization of John XXIII and John Paul II on … Continue reading →

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‘Local conductor still passionate after 50 years’

Worcester Magazine recently featured a profile of Eric Culver, music director of the Holy Cross Chamber Orchestra and a lecturer in the music department at the College, after his performance as a conductor for the Worcester Symphonic Project in Mechanics … Continue reading →

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