Author Archives: Holy Cross in the News

Rev. John E. Brooks, S.J., president emeritus at the College of the Holy Cross, tells the Telegram & Gazette it’s not hard to understand why Myra H. Kraft, wife of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, had such “a big … Continue reading →

In a story in the Express-Times, Alison Christopher ’13, talks about a charity event she’s planning with her sister.  A music major at Holy Cross, Christopher and her sister will perform an Opera vs. Broadway concert to raise money for the Freedom … Continue reading →

Immediately following the resignation of Cardinal Rigali in Philadelphia, Mathew Schmalz, associate professors of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, spoke with several news outlets about the appointment of Archbishop Chaput as his successor and what the changes … Continue reading →

In a story for the New York Times education blog, “The Choice,” Ann McDermott, director of admissions at the College of the Holy Cross, provides insight into how summer jobs are viewed on college applications. “I applaud any student who is … Continue reading →

In an opinion piece for the Huffington Post, Rev. Thomas Worcester, S.J., professor of history at the College of the Holy Cross, wrote about the upcoming 50th anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council in 1962.  “How it … Continue reading →

In an eCampusNews story about Google’s plans to more than triple its Gmail inbox size for educational customers, Harold Knapp, associate director of information technology services at the College of the Holy Cross, talked about the College’s recent switch to Gmail … Continue reading →

Korel Cudmore, a member of the College of the Holy Cross class of 2012, is spending her summer learning to fly airplanes through Able Flight, a program hosted at Purdue University that helps disabled students earn their sport pilot certification. A … Continue reading →

In a story about how the NFL lockout could impact local economies, Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about the conflicting information being released by the NFL. “The NFL and the owners have … Continue reading →

In response to the growing number of caffeinated energy drinks and other products being marketed to adolescents, NPR called upon Amy Wolfson, professor of psychology at the College of the Holy Cross, for insight into why sleep-deprived teens turn to caffeine instead of … Continue reading →

In a story about the Stanley Cup finals being played in Boston and the boost the event could bring to local businesses, Robert Baumann, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, “contends that championship games might not generate … Continue reading →

Local media were on hand as the College of the Holy Cross celebrated its 165th Commencement on Friday, May 27, 2011. Degrees were conferred on 691 graduates before an estimated 6,000 people. Many students in the class of 2011 chose … Continue reading →

In a U.S. News & World Report story about professors using Twitter as an academic tool, Daniel Klinghard, associate professor of political science at the College of the Holy Cross, explains his Twitter-inspired assignment, which requires students to summarize political … Continue reading →

Research by Amy Wolfson, professor psychology and dean of faculty development at the College of the Holy Cross, on the connection between sleep and academic performance in adolescents, was referenced in a New York Times column about how much sleep … Continue reading →

Eco-Action, a student-run environmental group at the College, is sponsoring “Trash or Treasure.” The movement encourages students to leave unwanted items, such as lamps, office supplies, clothing, and books, in designated areas in their residence halls.  Rather than ending up … Continue reading →

Amy Wolfson, professor of psychology and associate dean for faculty development at the College of the Holy Cross, was among a small group of nationally-recognized sleep experts asked to answer to NPR listener questions about teens and sleep.  Questions were … Continue reading →

 A recent Telegram & Gazette article focuses on Alexa Child, a member of the College of the Holy Cross class of 2012, who was selected for the 2010 fall semester’s Maurizio Vannicelli Washington Semester Away Program Award by the College. Find … Continue reading →

A front page Boston Globe story highlighted new research by College of the Holy Cross Trustee James Collins ’87, a biomedical engineer and recipient of a MacArthur “genius” grant.  The article recounted Collins’ frustration over a recurring case of strep throat while … Continue reading →

In a front page Telegram & Gazette story about the nationwide growth in Asian-owned businesses, Bryan Engelhardt, assistant professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, shared some of the reasons behind the trend. “Minorities face significant discrimination in the workforce,” … Continue reading →

  Jeremy Shulkin, reporter for Worcester Mag, went for a ride with the rowing teams at the College of the Holy Cross to learn a little more about what really goes on during training. He learned a lot, especially the week before the … Continue reading →