Author Archives: Holy Cross in the News

Tampa may be bracing for a tropical storm, but according to Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, hosting the Republican National Convention may be just as costly for the city. In a USA … Continue reading →

The Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross will exhibit artwork produced over the last 20 years at the leading centers for artists with disabilities in the U.S. The exhibition, titled “Create,” honors the history of three … Continue reading →

In an NPR.com report, Amy Wolfson, professor of psychology and associate dean for faculty development at the College of the Holy Cross, comments on a new study published in the journal Child Development that finds when teens cram for tests and don’t … Continue reading →

The College of the Holy Cross is one of the country’s best institutions for undergraduate education, according to The Princeton Review’s annual college guide, “The Best 377 Colleges.”  Schools included in the 2013 edition of the guide—which were selected according … Continue reading →

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 2013 … Continue reading →

In a story on American Public Media’s Marketplace, Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, commented on the IPO of England’s Manchester United soccer club.  The team raised less money than initially expected, which did … Continue reading →

The College of the Holy Cross was ranked 20th on Forbes list of America’s Top Liberal Arts Colleges. Forbes based the rankings on the things that matter most to students: quality of teaching, great career prospects, high graduation rates and … Continue reading →

Ellen Keohane, director of ITS at the College of the Holy Cross, talks to the Telegram & Gazette about how social media is changing the way people watch the Olympics. “Watching the Olympics with family and friends is a wonderful … Continue reading →

In a CNN.com article about the cost of the Olympic Games, Victor Matheson, professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, warns that boosters may not always portray the most accurate financial information to taxpayers in host cities. “I would … Continue reading →

In a Canadian Business article challenging British Prime Minister David Cameron’s prediction of a £13 billion boost to the local economy as a result of the Olympic Games, Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, … Continue reading →

In a Letter to the Editor published in The New York Times, Jerry Lembcke, associate professor of sociology at the College of the Holy Cross, warns against labeling James Holmes, the man accused of the Colorado movie theater shooting, as a … Continue reading →

Ann Zelesky, associate athletic director at the College of the Holy Cross, sat down with Worcester Mag to discuss the 40th anniversary of Title IX, the law giving women equal access as men to high school and college athletics.  “Title … Continue reading →

In an op-ed for the Worcester Business Journal, Bryan Engelhardt, assistant professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, and Anthony Spagnoletti , a member of the class of 2014, write about why teenagers who are looking for … Continue reading →

In an op-ed for the Providence Journal, Joanne Pierce, professor of religious studies, explains why people should stop climbing Mt. Everest.  She writes, “At this point in the 21st Century, climbing Mt. Everest has become as pointless as going over … Continue reading →

Stephanie Reents’ debut book “The Kissing List” (Hogarth), hit shelves on May 22. According to a Herald News review: “In the book, friendships fall apart over boyfriends, roommates turn into problems and temp jobs stand in for a career path. … Continue reading →

In a blog entry for the Washington Post, Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, explores the intersection between Catholicism and feminism by telling a story about an Indian woman named Rashmi, who … Continue reading →

Amy Murphy, director of career planning at the College of the Holy Cross, explains to the Telegram & Gazette why students should treat an internship like a job interview. Employers are looking to fill those spots with graduates who have … Continue reading →

Chris Matthews ‘67, host of MSNBC’s “Hardball with Chris Matthews” and NBC’s “The Chris Matthews Show,” gave a talk about his new book “Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero” at the College of the Holy Cross. At a reception prior to the … Continue reading →

The Telegram & Gazette highlights a new program started by College of the Holy Cross student Mark Legare ’14. The Nativity School of Worcester’s Crusaders Musical Outreach Program, which started as an observation for Legare, transformed into a weekly program, in … Continue reading →

In a Worcester Mag article about the City’s radio history and current culture, WCHC-88.1, the radio station at the College of the Holy Cross, is featured for providing an alternative source to the FM dial. Jesse Anderson, director of audio-visual … Continue reading →