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Author Archives: Holy Cross in the News
Holy Cross Professor Writes About the Secrecy of Confession in the Catholic Church
On Sept. 11, 2019, the Australian states of Victoria and Tasmania passed bills requiring priests to report any child abuse revealed in the confessional, a move criticized by religious liberty advocates and representatives of the Catholic Church worldwide for invading … Continue reading
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Professor and Russia Expert Calls Talk of Trump Impeachment ‘the Gift That Keeps on Giving’ for Russian Media
What is Russian media’s narrative on the impeachment investigation of President Donald Trump? Apparently, the commentary in many ways “echoes the language of U.S. coverage,” according to Cynthia Hooper, associate professor of history and director of Russian and Eastern European Studies at Holy Cross. … Continue reading
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Classics Professor Tim Joseph Draws Classics Connections in HBO’s Hit Show ‘Succession’
Considering the expression, “Those who do not know their history are doomed to repeat it,” how much of our reality can be explained through history and how much is decided by current circumstances? In an analysis written for New York … Continue reading
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What Is the Fastest Growing Big Sport in the Last Decade? Holy Cross Sports Economist Weighs In
Although today’s sports audiences are bigger than ever, reports show that revenue growth has slowed down pretty much everywhere in the world. So now that the stakes are higher than ever, what can professional sports leagues do to compete for … Continue reading
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Religious Studies Professor Reflects on the History of the Cross in Christianity
The cross as a symbol of Christianity has a complex and controversial history, originating even before the death of Christ. We are reminded of that rich history on September 14 each year, as Catholics and other Christians celebrate the Feast … Continue reading
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The Associated Press Highlights Holy Cross Sociology Professor’s Research in Ethical Consumerism
Want to be a more socially responsible and ethical consumer, but not sure where to start? The Associated Press asked Ellis Jones, assistant professor of sociology at Holy Cross and author of “The Better World Shopping Guide,” for his best … Continue reading
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When the World Is Your Classroom: Holy Cross Sociologist Talks About the Emerging Trend of Worldschooling
Jennie Germann Molz, professor in the sociology and anthropology department at the College of the Holy Cross, recently spoke to Business Destinations about the emerging trend of “worldschooling,” an issue she’s been researching extensively for an upcoming book. “Even by … Continue reading
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Holy Cross’ Shirley Konneh Named to Worcester Business Journal’s ’40 Under Forty’ List
Shirley Konneh, Ph.D., MBA, assistant director in the Center for Career Development at Holy Cross, was recently named to Worcester Business Journal’s 2019 “40 Under Forty” list. The list, which is published annually, highlights local young professionals who have made … Continue reading
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MONEY Magazine Ranks Holy Cross No. 15 Among Most Transformative Colleges in the Country
The College of the Holy Cross was recently ranked No. 15 on MONEY Magazine’s list of “Most Transformative Colleges in 2019,” a list highlighting colleges which help students do far better than would be expected from their academic and economic … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Professor’s Greenway Art Project Uses Augmented Reality to Take Visitors Back in Time
Amy Finstein, visiting assistant professor of visual arts, was recently interviewed by WBUR on her latest project, an augmented reality experience which happens to be one of the largest ever set up in North America. An initiative of the Rose … Continue reading
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Puerto Rico Newspaper Features Holy Cross Professors’ Trip to Study the Effects of Hurricane María
“At first look, history and microbiology may seem like disciplines with nothing in common. However, two Latina faculty members at the College of the Holy Cross, in Worcester MA, vehemently shattered the perceived boundaries between these disciplines to provide their … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Teaches Students How to Protect Themselves From Identity Theft
While most college students prepare themselves for new experiences when they go away to school, identity theft isn’t usually one of them. But with the increasing use of technology, research shows that college students and campuses are big targets of … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Professor Quoted in The New York Times on Antitrust Lessons From the Gilded Age
For decades, antitrust focused on the welfare of the consumer, but with rising fear over the influence of Big Tech companies, regulators are now trying to reverse years of conventional doctrine. “There’s an old saying about how history doesn’t repeat … Continue reading
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Why Do People Love ‘Dark Tourism’? Holy Cross Professor Shares Insight With BBC 5 Radio
The success of the Chernobyl TV drama has led to a rise in the number of people wanting to visit the site of the 1986 catastrophic nuclear accident, with some travel agencies reporting as much as a 40 percent rise … Continue reading
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WBUR Applauds Holy Cross Dining Services for Its Sustainability Efforts
America has a food waste problem, with research showing that up to 40 percent of food in this country goes uneaten. Closer to home, in Massachusetts a fourth of the waste we toss out is actually food, even as hunger … Continue reading
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An ‘Accidental’ War with Iran Would End in Disaster for Both Sides, Holy Cross Professor Warns
Tensions between the U.S. and Iran have been on the rise in the past few weeks, prompting regional experts and government officials to voice concerns over the potential for conflict — intended or accidental — to break out between the … Continue reading
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Are the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in Trouble? Renowned Holy Cross Sports Economist Shares Insight
Sports federations around the world are in fear that the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo will end up mirroring the previous Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, where bankrupt organizers began slashing costs a few months before the opening ceremony, at … Continue reading
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Could a National Service Program Be the Answer to a Divided Country? Holy Cross History Professor Opines
Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg’s recent proposal to create a national public service program for all young adults in hopes of unifying Americans of different backgrounds, has service advocates, military veterans and political commentators reeling. But are these programs even … Continue reading
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‘I Could Not See Myself Anywhere Else,’ Says Holy Cross Graduating Senior From Ghana
Ever since she was a child in Ghana, Edith Mensah Otabil ’19 has dreamed of becoming a doctor, so that she could help people. With just days to her graduation from Holy Cross, she sat down with Worcester Magazine to … Continue reading
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Acclaimed Author and Holy Cross Professor Leah Hager Cohen Featured in Boston Globe Q&A
Leah Hager Cohen, critically acclaimed author and English professor, as well as the James N. and Sarah L. O’Reilly Barrett professor in Creative Writing at the College of the Holy Cross, was recently interviewed by The Boston Globe. Professor Cohen, … Continue reading
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