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Author Archives: Holy Cross in the News
‘What the pope left out about women’
In a recent op-ed piece for CNN, Alice Laffey, associate professor of religious studies, discussed the pope’s comments about women in the Catholic church made during his press conference on July 28. Laffey, who was a member of the Women’s … Continue reading
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Pope Francis says he accepts gay priests
In an article in The Boston Globe, Mathew Schmalz, professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, reflected on Pope Francis’ recent statement regarding sexual orientation and morality. Controversially, and also to much applause, Francis recently affirmed … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Among ‘Best and Most Interesting Colleges’ in ‘Fiske Guide’
The College of the Holy Cross has again been named “one of the best and most interesting colleges” in the country by the “Fiske Guide to Colleges.” Compiled by former New York Times education editor Edward B. Fiske, the 2014 … Continue reading
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‘Starting high school later may help sleepy teens’
In an Associated Press article, Amy Wolfson, professor of psychology and associate dean of faculty development, commented on the importance of sleep. In particular, she suggested that it is imperative for young people to realize the importance of rest, especially … Continue reading
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‘The 10 Coolest People in Worcester’
Worcester is truly a cool city, and so narrowing a list of Worcester’s 10 Coolest People for 2013 was no easy task. What do you do in a place full of artists, singers, restaurateurs, colleges, educators and community activists? You … Continue reading
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‘Sponsorships give local youth new experiences’
Hailed as “the best camp for basketball fundamentals, friendships and fun,” the College of the Holy Cross girls’ basketball camp began on Wednesday, July 10. Recently, the Telegram & Gazette reported that Worcester District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. sponsored … Continue reading
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‘How The Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Ruling Affects Local Colleges’
In a story on WGBH news, Ann McDermott, director of admissions at the College of the Holy Cross, commented on the Supreme Court’s recent ruling regarding race-conscious admissions policies in higher education. The ruling, which specifically regarded the University of … Continue reading
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‘Pull harder for a new vision’
In a recent blog post for Phi Delta Kappan, Jack Schneider, assistant professor of education at the College of the Holy Cross, used the metaphor of environmental conservation in order to discuss the state of contemporary education. To that end, … Continue reading
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‘Wellness program at HC gets a boost’
In an article in the Telegram & Gazette, the College of the Holy Cross was praised for its wellness programming. The College recently launched a Worksite Wellness Center, funded by Fallon Community Health Plan. It is a one-stop shop dedicated … Continue reading
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‘Are The Stanley Cup Finals A Boon To Boston’s Economy?’
In a story on WGBH news, Victor Matheson, professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, commented on the economic impact of the National Hockey League’s (NHL) Stanley Cup playoffs on the city of Boston, as the Bruins … Continue reading
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‘Why two reform movements—choice and accountability—have fallen short’
In a blog entry on The Washington Post’s Answer Sheet, Jack Schneider, assistant professor of education at the College of the Holy Cross, examined the pitfalls of recent choice and accountability K-12 school reform movements. Furthermore, he called for a … Continue reading
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‘Two Minutes With…Julia McCarthy’
In a one-on-one interview with Worcester Mag, College of the Holy Cross student Julia McCarthy ’15, talked about receiving the Francis Ouimet Scholarship which led to her giving the keynote speech at the organization’s recent gala, moving many in the … Continue reading
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‘Crowdsourcing for quality schools’
In a recent blog post for Phi Delta Kappan, Jack Schneider, assistant professor of education at the College of the Holy Cross, spoke to the importance of quality and high-value schooling, and the fact that often, parents are the lynchpins … Continue reading
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‘Tweets from the Ivory Tower’
In a recent editorial in Inside Higher Ed, Jack Schneider, assistant professor of education at the College of the Holy Cross, discussed the implications of social media, especially Twitter. At first reluctant to join the 140-characters-per-transmission web application, Schneider has … Continue reading
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‘Does your high school’s quality affect where you can get into college?’
In an article in USA Today College, Ann McDermott, director of admissions at the College of the Holy Cross, discussed the most important factors that lead to a college admissions decision. Noting that any given high school’s reputation is important, … Continue reading
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‘Minority teachers remain rare’
Jennifer Guzman ’11, a teacher at Nativity School of Worcester, chose her career because the hands-on experience in the Holy Cross Teacher Education Program won her over. But that wasn’t always the case. The psychology major, from Lawrence, Mass., tells … Continue reading
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‘Holy Cross Prof. talks Super Bowl Bids and Banning Belly Putts’
With the announcement of the 50th Super Bowl being held in the San Francisco Bay Area and the 51st in Houston the following year, it was a busy week for Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of … Continue reading
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‘Five Questions: Local student to address Holy Cross senior class’
In a recent interview with The Concord Monitor, Travis LaCouter, a senior at the College of the Holy Cross, spoke about his role as valedictorian, and his preparation for his Commencement address on Friday, May 24 at the College. One … Continue reading
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‘Julia McCarthy gives Ouimet keynote speech’
In an article in the Telegram & Gazette, Julia McCarthy ’15 remarked on her experience as keynote speaker at the recent Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund’s Centennial Gala, the highlight event of The Ouimet Fund, which helps young men and women … Continue reading
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‘Can you really have it all?’
In an article in PULSE Magazine, Megan Fox-Kelly, associate chaplain and director of retreats at the College of the Holy Cross, discussed her recent participation in a panel titled “Measuring Success: Women, Work and Family in the 21st Century,” which … Continue reading
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