Author Archives: Holy Cross in the News

Shop Talk: Q&A With Holy Cross President Rev. Philip L. Boroughs

In a Worcester Business Journal “Shop Talk” feature, Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J., president of the College of the Holy Cross, discussed his first 14 months on the job and offered his views on the value of the liberal arts, … Continue reading →

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‘Fantasy football: PolitiFact looks at Super Bowl economic impact’

In an article in The Miami Herald, Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, commented on the National Football League’s Miami Dolphins’ attempt to acquire a tax break in order to spend $400 million … Continue reading →

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CEO One-On-One: The Rev. Philip L. Boroughs

In the Sunday Business Matters section of the Telegram & Gazette, Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J., president of the College of the Holy Cross, talked about his decision to become a Jesuit priest, his first introduction to Holy Cross, the … Continue reading →

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‘Students seek deeper meanings on religious quests’

In a recent article in USA Today, Thomas Landy, director of the McFarland Center for Religion, Ethics and Culture at the College of the Holy Cross, commented on the importance of spiritual journeys, especially among students. Landy, who has led … Continue reading →

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‘Holy Cross perfect fit for McNamara family’

The Telegram & Gazette profiled Holy Cross varsity hockey teammates and brothers, Mike ‘15 and Joe McNamara ‘16, who chose to attend the College of the Holy Cross despite their Boston College roots.  The brothers grew up across the street … Continue reading →

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‘What the AP program can’t do’

In the Washington Post blog “The Answer Sheet” Jack Schneider, assistant professor of education at the College of the Holy Cross, wrote aboutthe limitations of of the Advanced Placement program. Though he noted that the AP has progressed since its … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross President’s Council reception

A Worcester Living magazine photo gallery highlights a President’s Council Reception at the College of the Holy Cross on Nov. 3, 2012. The reception marked the 45th annual meeting of the President’s Council, and was held in Kimball Dining Hall, … Continue reading →

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‘College students spend Spring Break in Suffolk’

Highlighting the College of the Holy Cross Spring Break Immersion Program, Virginia’s Fox 43 featured a group of Holy Cross students, who had made the 14-hour trip to the city of Suffolk in the name of community service. The students … Continue reading →

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‘Dining In: Chicken that Nonna would love’

In a Telegram & Gazette article, Linda Nardella, director of dining services at the College of the Holy Cross, shared one of her recipes, Nonna’s Apricot Chicken, and talked about her life as a chef.Nardella has been cooking at the … Continue reading →

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‘Should Boston Host The Olympics?’

In a segment for WBUR’s “Radio Boston,” Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics, discusses whether it is economically worthwhile for Boston to host a future Olympics event. “So, the real question with all of these events is how much of … Continue reading →

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‘In education, funding matters’

In an opinion piece for the Telegram & Gazette, Melissa Weiner, assistant professor of sociology at the College of the Holy Cross, argues that increasing funding for low income schools is not easy, but essential. In a recent report released … Continue reading →

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‘Holy Cross student takes time off from studies to tour with “Lord of the Dance”‘

In a Telegram & Gazette feature story, English major John “Declan” Crowley shares his experiences traveling the country as one of the lead Irish step dancers on tour with ‘Lord of the Dance.” Crowley has the role of the Lord … Continue reading →

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‘Analysis: U.S. economy, more than scary crashes, threatens Nascar’

In a Reuters article, Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, spoke about how the recent economic recession hit Nascar particularly hard since it is such a costly event for fans to attend. “If … Continue reading →

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‘Jon Favreau talks tenure as Obama’s speechwriter’

While preparing to leave his post as President Obama’s head speechwriter, a position he has held for the past eight years, Jon Favreau ’03 reflected on his time at the White House in an interview on NBC’s TODAY show. Having … Continue reading →

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‘Rebranding Public Schools as New Charter Schools’

In an Education Week opinion piece, Jack Schneider, assistant professor of education at the College of the Holy Cross, encourages city leaders to restore the quality of urban education by building upon parents’ and teachers’ already developed faith in charter … Continue reading →

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‘Worcester, Mass. preparing for the worst with budget cuts’

In a recent story on NECN/Channel, Bryan Engelhardt, assistant professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, commented on the nature of looming budget cuts across the country, including locally. Also known as the sequester, sweeping national budget … Continue reading →

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‘A king’s final hours, told by his mortal remains’

In a article in Science News, Lorraine Attreed, professor of history at the College of the Holy Cross, commented on the recent discovery of King Richard III’s remains in Leicester, England. Beginning their work in August 2012, a scientific team … Continue reading →

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‘Economic factors are key as Celtics look to future’

In a recent article in The Boston Globe, Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, reacted to the swirling rumors that Kevin Garnett of the National Basketball Asssocation’s Boston Celtics could be traded to … Continue reading →

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‘Holy Cross remembers turbulent days of racial progress’

The Telegram & Gazette recently covered the College of the Holy Cross’ 45th anniversary of the school’s Black Student Union (BSU) event, which was held on Monday, February 18. At the event, three prominent Holy Cross alumni—Arthur Martin, founder of … Continue reading →

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‘Holy Cross marks 40 years of coeducation’

The Telegram & Gazette recently talked to faculty, staff, students, and alumni about the importance of the 40th anniversary celebration of coeducation on the Holy Cross campus. Some believe the College might eventually have closed had it not embraced coeducation. … Continue reading →

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